Work at Camp Winnataska
Camp Winnataska takes its role as the caretaker of children very seriously. Staff members are selected for their maturity, experience dealing with children, selflessness, and Christian outlook. A great deal of our staff members have attended Winnataska for years and went through our training programs, so staff members are known very well by camp leadership. All staff members undergo background screenings and random drug testing, as well as thorough training in emergency procedures, child development, behavior management, and how to prevent common camper issues, such as homesickness.
Email joseph@winnataska.org if you need more information about any of the positions below.
Camp Winnataska is a residential summer camp serving approximately 230 campers per session, ranging from rising 1st-10th grade. Campers live in cabin groups organized by age and gender, with assigned leaders who remain with them throughout the day.
Camp is a highly relational, community-centered environment where Program Staff and Hut Leaders are expected to actively engage with campers at all times. Hut leaders live with campers, while Program Staff lead activities and support supervision across camp.
Camp Winnataska emphasizes:
Strong cabin community and belonging
Faith formation grounded in grace and inclusion
Outdoor living and connection to nature
Long-standing traditions and shared experiences
The daily schedule includes structured program time, cabin-based activities, meals in a shared dining environment, and evening programs.
Staff should expect:
A fast-paced, highly interactive environment
Continuous supervision responsibilities
Living and working in a group setting
Supporting campers through social, emotional, and physical challenges
Active participation in camp traditions and community life
Hut Leaders
Must have finished 10th grade or up. College students are welcome to apply.
Volunteer for one, two, or three weeks of the summer. Receive 80 hours of community service for each week worked.
Live in the huts with the campers and take them to their daily activities.
Applications will open Nov. 1st and will close on Feb. 1st. Apply online.
Camp experience helpful, but not necessary.
Program Staff
Must have finished 1st year of college or commensurate life experience.
Paid to work 9 weeks of the summer (end of May - end of July/beginning of August). Must be available for the entire summer.
Work in a program area to teach campers skills (Boats, Pool, Horses, Crafts, Recreation, Shooting Sports, Ropes, Outdoors, Sustainability).
Work in other areas around camp as well: supervision in huts, cleaning crew, dining hall, office, maintenance, photography.
Applications will open Nov. 1st and will close on Dec. 24th. Apply online.
Camp experience helpful, but not necessary. Training is provided.
Adult Summer Positions - must be 21 to apply
Paid to plan programming and work 9 weeks of the summer (end of May - end of July).
Program Specialists oversee the staff and execution of a program area for the summer.
Maintenance Assistant - work closely with Graham Ryan to upkeep our facilities and grounds.
If interested in the maintenance position, please email graham@winnataska.org for further information.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Camp Winnataska respects and values diversity in its campers, staff, volunteers, and families. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, marital status, national or ethnic origin, religion, political beliefs or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities in administration of its policies.