Summer Staff Information
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QUALITY STAFF
Camp Nan A Bo Sho (NABS) staff are dedicated to providing a quality camp experience. The camp programs center around the unique character of the cabin group -- eight to ten campers and their counselor. Small group living provides campers and staff with the ideal atmosphere to develop group cooperation, self-confidence, self-respect, leadership, spiritual growth, mental health and physical fitness. At the end of the summer, you will be more confident in your abilities, physically fit, environmentally conscious, and spiritually ready to assume the challenges of another school year or job! A summer at Camp Nan A Bo Sho will last forever, in the friends you make and the experiences you will never forget!

The excitement and adventure of each camp day challenges both campers and staff to learn and grow together. The closeness of the camp community provides a living commitment to caring Christian values.

Camp Nan A Bo Sho ("The Land of the Great Spirit") has provided quality camping programs for 6-16 year old boys and girls since 1964. NABS is located near Lakewood Wisconsin on Waubee Lake, 1 1/2 hours north of Appleton, WI. NABS' 40 acres nestled in the beautiful Nicolet National Forest are a magnificent site.

The Summer Resident Camp program at YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho employs counselors to lead campers through a variety of camping experiences. The camp is divided into 12 cabins each specializing in a specific camper age and program activity. Activities at camp include; canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, boating, swimming, archery, riflery, high & low ropes course, climbing wall, zipline, arts and crafts, horseback riding, mountain biking, outdoor education, fishing, backpacking and canoe trips.

Employment dates are late may to early august.
Program Staff
Program Staff are responsible for:

-providing leadership, supervision, planning and safety in their program area
-supporting counseling staff by creating quality programs for campers
-skill development in their program area
-proper certification and documentation of experience in the program activity

Program Staff Positions

-Resident Camp Program Director(s)
-Waterfront Director
-Waterfront Assistant
-Trip/Trail Director
-LIT/CIT (Leaders in Training/Counselors in Training) Director
-Adventure Course Director
-Kayak Instructor


Resident Camp Counselor
Each counselor is responsible for:

-8-10 campers in their cabin group
-providing planning and leadership that creates a quality experience for each camper

Counselors are selected for their:

-skills and interests
-leadership, maturity, enthusiasm and proven abilities in relating to youth
-love of camping and/or the desire to create the best camp experience for campers
-ability to collaborate with other staff

Experience in one or more of the following program areas is preferred:
Archery

Riflery

Fishing

Sailing

Backpacking

Lifeguard

Low/High Ropes/Climbing Wall
Mountain Biking

Kayaking

Canoeing

Windsurfing

Horseback Riding

Arts and Crafts
Junior Staff
Junior Staff are responsible for:

-assisting program staff and counselors in implementing programmed activities
-working directly with campers in program areas
-creating a positive experience for campers


Trail/Tripping Counselors
Each counselor is responsible for:

-8-10 campers ages 10-16
-leadership in providing
-skill-oriented activities

Counselors are selected for their:

-ability to excite and lead campers in skill-building activities
-ability to lead a two, three, four day and 1 week long bike, canoe and backpack trips
-maturity, decision making,
-creativity and proven abilities

Trail/Tripping is offered to youth ages 10-16. Activities are planned to challenge campers and support independence, respect and self esteem. This program also emphasizes the "Challenge by Choice" format where campers make their own independent choices as they are challenged both physically and mentally.


Salary
Staff commit to 12 to 13 weeks during the summer. Salaries begin at a base rate and increase according to education, certifications and experience.
Program Director

Program Staff

Resident Counselor

Assistant Cook

Junior Staff
$230 - $270 per week

$200 - $250 per week

$160 - $171 per week

$170 - $180 per week

$105 - $135 per week
The above salaries are estimated weekly rates, and includes room/board and free laundry.

Camp sessions begin on Sunday and end on Friday (with the exception of any weekend programs.) If you are interested in the challenge of sharing your summer with children, apply for a summer position at Camp Nan A Bo Sho.

To apply download the forms at the bottom of this page.

-Return an application as soon as possible
-Have at least three reference forms completed and returned

Once your application and reference forms are received, they will be reviewed and all qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Call the Camp Office if you have any questions or need further information on available positions.

-e-mail: campnabs@ymcafoxcities.org
-YMCA Camp Office (Oct. - April) (920) 954-7630
-YMCA Fax: (920) 734-2000
-Camp Phone (715) 276-6084 (May-Sept.)
-Camp Fax: (715) 276-6886


TO ALL APPLICANTS

Camp Nan A Bo Sho is an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment. It is expected that while all staff are on duty, whether in camp or on trail, they support and comply with this policy.

YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho is fully accredited by the American Camping Association. The ACA logo is your assurance that our camp is operated by and committed to the highest standards established for the camping industry.
MISSION
STATEMENT


Camp Nan A Bo Sho, is owned and operated by the YMCA of the Fox Cities, and is a not for profit organization which seeks to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Camp Nan A Bo Sho believes that no person should be turned away for the inability to pay a membership or program fee.

YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are judged and hired entirely for their skills and abilities.

Rob Rathsack, Camp Director
Allison McGinnis, Program Coordinator
Barb Smith, Food Service Director
Darrell Cornell, Property Manager


YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho

OFFICE:
218 E. Lawrence St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 954-7630
Fax: (920) 734-2000
campnabs@ymcafoxcities.org

CAMP:
18369 Okonto Ln.
Lakewood, WI
(715) 276-6084
Fax: (715) 276-6886
 
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