What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Camp Tall Oaks Camp Counselor - Summer 2026 position at mmsd?
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madison’s public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic, recreational, arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible, inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction, MSCR on the Move, arts & enrichment classes, youth summer camps, sports camps & clinics, adult & 50 fitness, adult sport leagues including pickleball, softball and tennis, and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports, pontoon trips, camping, orienteering and challenge courses.
As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities, clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary, middle and high schools, Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment, homework/academic clubs, drama, dance, skiing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, cross country and much more!
Program Description:
Are you interested in bringing children in the Madison community a unique summer experience? Creating lifelong camper and peer relationships? Gaining skills that apply to many career paths? Camp Tall Oaks combines outdoor leadership, environmental education and outdoor recreation activities designed to foster camper relationships with themselves, each other, and nature. Each week’s theme highlights different activities and campers are encouraged to sign up for themes that spark their curiosity!
Job Description & Duties:
Camp counselors work to build a cohesive camp community with up to a group of 15 elementary aged campers with one other Camp Counselor. Camp Counselors are responsible for creating a vibrant camp community, ensuring safety, upholding behavioral expectations, leading activities, solving camper conflict, and assisting with camp events and operation. Activities on site and during field trips include climbing, hiking, swimming, camp songs, games, crafts, campfires, environmental education, and stewardship. Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills.
Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us!
Start Date: 6/12/26
Program Dates:
• June 12 (Friday) and June 15-18, 2026 (Monday-Thursday): Mandatory paid training (40 hrs)
• June 22-August 14, 2026: Monday-Friday Summer Camp Program
• August 17, 2026: Optional end of the summer cleanup day
• Staff Meeting: Every Monday from 5-6pm
Work Location: Bus pick up and drop off at Lincoln Elementary School, 909 Sequoia Trail, Madison, WI 53713; Camp Location: Madison School Forest; 1577 Fritz Rd, Verona, WI 53593
Hours/week: 40 hours per week
Work hours: 7:30am-5:30pm (could vary slightly), Monday-Friday with one day off during the week