Located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, North Star Camp is a traditional all-boys sleepaway summer camp. Over 300 campers and 100 staff members from around the world come to camp to make new friends, create memories that will last a lifetime, try new activities and sports, and grow as individuals.
•Cabin Counselors & Activity Instructors live in a cabin with 8-12 campers of the same grade and 2-3 Co-Counselors. This role is a mixture of being a parent and a big brother. During the day, you will lead and/or assist in teaching activities. No experience required, but a desire to work with kids is a must! •Wilderness Trip Leaders lead 2-9 day hiking and canoeing wilderness adventures. Before each trip goes out, you’ll get to know the group that you’re leading. You’ll plan a menu, pack out food and equipment, and help your group get ready before heading out. Applicants should have significant experience in outdoor tripping. •Additional Positions include Registered Nurses & Health Aides, Office, Kitchen & Maintenance staff, and a Camp Photographer/Videographer.
The 2025 camp season runs from June 4th to August 8th, with an opportunity to come early or stay through late August/early September to earn some extra money. Compensation varies based on previous experience working with kids, year in school, and activity expertise. A typical starting salary for a freshman in college is $2,300 for the summer. Perks include room and board, a $300 travel stipend, and any costs associated with trainings (WFR, Lifeguard, CPR/first aid). If you desire to be a positive role model for children, fill out the online application(and get ready for the best summer of your life!).
WCC Crews are responsible for the gritty aspect of conservation at natural areas throughout the upper Midwest (Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan). Crews work and live together throughout the experience, eat healthy, minimize their impact on the Earth, and complete hands-on projects, build trails, manage habitats, and complete carpentry projects on publicly accessible lands. Enjoy the simple life of campfires, reading books, journaling, and talking to fellow crew mates!
Explore natural places, work outside, create lasting friendships, and get paid. Participants spend the duration of their project time living, serving, and traveling together. Crews stay together during their non-project time to participate in recreational activities, take care of chores, or travel to their next project site. WCC operates crews during the summer (May through August) and fall (September through November). Crew Leaders work both terms while Members have the option of one or two seasons. Compensation includes $550/week for Leaders ($300/week for Members), plus meals, single occupancy tent camping or dorm-style housing, an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of service, and the chance to network with land management agencies and learn various land management techniques. Crew Leaders also participate in a five-week intensive training program to kick off the season. If you are self-motivated, hardworking, confident, autonomous, passionate about the environment, and relish rugged working conditions, explore current job openings and fill out the crew application (will take about 30 minutes to complete) or email Eric Robertson for more information.
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Located in one of Wisconsin's summer tourist hotspots with a stunning coastal landscape and small-town charm, Door County Adventure Center provides recreational opportunities that are fun, safe, and affordable, with adventures that include kayaking, zip lining, off-road Segway, paddle boarding, trips, retreats, corporate team building, youth camps, and more!
Now seeking emerging outdoor professionals who have a passion for the outdoors and working with great people. Kayak Guides will lead multiple kayak tour locations throughout beautiful Door County, while Adventure Guides lead tours at the adventure park, multiple kayak tours, off-road Segway adventures, and multiple zip line tours. All guides are ultimately responsible for guest safety, gearing up the guest, instruction, and making the tour fun for all. This is a fast-paced job that requires you to work with an array of guests and provide everyone with a fun and memorable experience! Tours go out rain or shine, so applicants need to be prepared to work out in the elements and stand on their feet for long periods of time. The summer season runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with a varied 5-day work schedule (your day-to-day will be exciting and bring you to new places!). Compensation starts at $15/hour plus tips, paid pre-season kayak, zipline and Segway training, and employee discounts. Onsite rental housing with WiFi is available. While preference is given to people who have guiding experience, don’t let that stop you from applying as DC Adventure Center is willing to train the right candidate! If you are self-motivated and have a passion for outdoor adventure, people and fun, email your cover letter and resume to Jacob Pflieger.
Based out of a historic barrel factory on the edge of Lake Superior, Trek & Trail is the original sea kayaking tour company offering trips in the Apostle Islands, the Meyers Beach Sea Caves, and the Bayfield peninsula’s shoreline.
Get paid to spend your summer kayaking and camping on Lake Superior!Trek & Trail is seeking seasonal Sea Kayak Guides to safely lead interpretive adventure trips throughout Lake Superior. Guides are expected to be experienced sea kayakers and understand sea kayak rescue procedures. Trek & Trail doesn't expect you to have all the necessary skills upon arrival as staff undergo a rigorous and challenging 2½-week paid training program that emphasizes risk assessment, paddling skills and rescue, and interpretive knowledge about the area, and includes WFA and ACA certification. The season runs from Memorial Day weekend to the weekend after Labor Day. Time off is granted with advanced notice and there may be days where you are on-call for walk-in bookings. Compensation includes $100-$200/day (based on experience, with bonuses for relevant trainings and certifications) plus guest gratuities. Limited staff housing within walking distance of the shop is available for $350/month. Trek & Trail is also an outdoor retail store, and employees are entitled to a 20% in-store discount, with pro-deals generally available. If you are hardworking, ready for a challenge, a good communicator and problem solver, have a growth mindset, and passionate about the outdoors and want to share that passion with others, fill out the online application.
We encourage prospective applicants to be less concerned about the hard skills of being a sea kayak guide. We work hard to provide a comprehensive training in sea kayak techniques, risk assessment, and the specific, tangible skills of being a guide on Lake Superior. —Aidan Lee, Owner
With a home base in St. Paul, Minnesota, Wilderness Inquiry sits right on the bank of the Mississippi River. From this main office and warehouse location, staff are sent to countless locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as throughout the U.S., including popular National Parks such as Yellowstone and Glacier. The sea kayaking base camp in Little Sand Bay, Wisconsin takes kayakers throughout the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior's South Shore—known for its red sandstone sea caves, sandy beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and historic shipwrecks. Both locations offer lots to see and do during your off time!
Whether you're an expert or beginner in outdoor recreation and education (or not particularly outdoorsy at all!) there is a place for you at Wilderness Inquiry. Like participants, staff come from all backgrounds, skillsets, and interests, with one thing in common: we are all passionate about making the outdoors a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible community for all. With various program models, staff can enjoy working on extended trips across the country or spend their days working locally and returning to their own homes every night. Over the course of a single trip, Leaders will embrace many roles including educator, guide, leader and more. Seasonal positions are offered from March through November, with staff training dates available each season. Compensation ranges from $18-$21/hour for day programs and $172-$202/day for overnights/extended tours. Staff housing, meals on extended trips, and professional service stipends are also provided. If you're looking for a place to make friends, participate in cool experiences, get paid to spend time outside, and work with a crew of amazing individuals where you feel like you truly belong and make a difference, learn more about the Wilderness Inquiry community.
Join Wilderness Inquiry in 2025! Wilderness Inquiry has finished hiring for the 2024 season. Stay tuned as they begin accepting applications for all 2025 positions beginning in late fall!
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Wilderness Inquiry has finished hiring for the 2024 season. Stay tuned as they begin accepting applications for all 2025 positions beginning in late fall!