Middle School Camp Adventure Site Director – Summer 2026

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: 

Camp Adventure focuses on developing leadership skills and providing a fun atmosphere for Middle School Aged youth to experience the outdoors. Each week is designed around an outdoor theme consisting of daily activities and field trips. Examples of activities include canoeing/kayaking, hiking, log rolling, swimming, rock climbing and challenge courses. Throughout the summer we offer 4 overnights for campers at local Wisconsin State Parks.

Job Description & Duties: 

Spend your summer outside with Camp Adventure! The Camp Adventure Director is responsible for the overall supervision and management of the camp. Duties will include staff supervision, evaluation of staff, enforcing camp rules and policies, communicating with parents, creating a positive and safe environment for campers, and emergency management. Additionally, the Director is responsible for shopping within a budget for camp supplies and daily implementation of camp activities. Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us!

Start Date: 5/18/26

End Date: 8/21/26

Program Dates:
• May 18- June 6, 2026: Seasonal Director Training (20-40 hrs/wk)
• June 7-20, 2026: Mandatory paid training (40 hrs/wk)
• June 22 - August 14, 2026: Summer Camp Program (40 hrs/wk)
• Week with NO overnight: Mondays-Fridays between 8:45am-4:15pm
• Week WITH an overnight: Mondays-Wednesdays between 8:45am-4:15pm, Thursdays at 8:45am overnight until Friday at 4:15pm
• August 17-21, 2026: Camp cleanup and wrap up (20 hrs/wk)
• Staff Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:45am

Work Location: The first four weeks will be located at Westmorland Park (4114 Tokay Blvd, Madison, WI 53711) and the last four weeks will be located at Demetral Park (601 N 6th St, Madison, WI 53704). The camp travels on field trips to different locations around the city and the surrounding area. There are overnights at a local state park on 7/9-7/10, 7/16-7/17, 7/30-7/31 and 8/13-8/14.

Hours/week: 

• 20-40 hours per week before June 12
• 40 hours per week during camp plus overtime during overnight weeks

Work hours: 8:30am-4:30pm