Staff members are crucial to fulfilling Camp John Marc’s mission of providing high-quality camping experiences for children with chronic illnesses and physical challenges.

Working at Camp John Marc is a wonderful experience that requires hard work, flexibility, willingness to be a team player, responsibility to self and others, and most importantly, must enjoy working with children. Staff members have a wide variety of skills, backgrounds, and academic/career interests.

• Host a Cabin. Each week staff members are partnered with a cabin to serve as host to 7 campers and 3 volunteer counselors while building relationships in sharing meals, evening activities together, and spending quality time playing games and in the cabin.
• Lead an Activity. Staff members lead activity areas: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Fishing, Horses, Lake Canoeing/Kayaking, Nature, Swimming, Pottery, the Ropes Challenge Course, and Sports & Games. Typically staff members move between 2-3 activity areas during the summer. Some activity areas require certification (obtained during staff training).
• Lead a Project. Daily Projects are an important part of the program as they individualize the camp experience by developing skills/hobbies. Project groups build skills each day as they go through the curriculum created by the staff member. Some projects examples include American Girl Dolls, Cooking, Basketball, Fishing, Ukulele, Wheelchair Hockey, and more!

Compensation and Time Off. Summer Salary starts at $300 per week (room/board are included). Summer staff members have every Friday afternoon until Saturday at 1:00 pm off.

Staff Lodging. Staff members live in air-conditioned, duplex-style lodging with 3 or 4 other staff members; two bedrooms, one large bathroom, a living area, washing machine and dryer, and kitchenette.

Application Process. Once your application has been received and reviewed, we will let you know if you have been selected for a phone screening or interview (virtually or in-person).