Summer Camp Jobs Summary
Updated: May 18, 2026
Camp Horseshoe offers paid summer camp jobs for counselors, coaches, waterfront instructors, outdoor adventure leaders, nurses, media staff, and support personnel at a traditional boys overnight summer camp in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Staff members develop leadership, mentorship, communication, coaching, teamwork, and youth development skills while working in athletics, waterfront activities, outdoor adventure, cabin life, and camp operations in a highly collaborative camp community.
Have You Got What it Takes?
Our phenomenal staff are the heart and soul of a successful Horseshoe summer.
At Horseshoe, we’re committed to excellence and we’re looking for the best. We want staff who will take this job as seriously as we do! “Shoe” staff members are high-energy, passionate people who want to work hard, give their all, and make a positive impact in the lives of our boys. If you are that person, we can’t wait to meet you!
2026 Season Dates
- Pre-camp Orientation: June 6th – June 15th
- Full Session:June 15th – August 6th
- First Session: June 15th – July 10th
- Second Session: July 12th – August 6th
- Visiting Weekend: July 10th – July 12th
*Note: Staff applicants must be available from June 6 – August 6, 2026
How to Get Hired at Horseshoe
Ready to spend your summer at camp? Here is what the hiring process looks like.
1. See if You Are a Good Fit
We are looking for staff members who are responsible, enthusiastic, caring, and ready to be part of a close-knit camp community.
The strongest applicants are people who:
- Enjoy working with children and teens
- Bring a positive, team-first attitude
- Are dependable, flexible, and hardworking
- Lead by example
- Are willing to jump in wherever needed
- Want to make a meaningful impact at camp
Experience in coaching, teaching, lifeguarding, outdoor adventure, athletics, arts, or other camp activities is always helpful, but attitude and character matter just as much.
2. Prepare Your Resume or Background Info
Your application should help us get to know who you are and what you can bring to camp.
Be sure to include:
- Work or volunteer experience
- Experience with children or teens
- Leadership roles
- Sports, activity, or teaching experience
- Certifications such as lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, WFA, or coaching
- Special skills, hobbies, or interests that could add to camp life
Camp is a hands-on environment, so we love to see applicants who are ready to learn, work hard, and be part of a team.
3. Apply Online
Domestic applicants can apply directly through our staff application process.
Once your application is submitted, our team will review your experience, interests, and potential role fit. Qualified candidates may be invited to interview so we can learn more about your personality, background, and goals for the summer.
4. International Applicants
International applicants are welcome to apply to Camp Horseshoe.
Most international staff work with an approved cultural exchange or visa sponsorship agency as part of the hiring process. Depending on your situation, you may need to complete both the Camp Horseshoe application and the required agency paperwork before a final hiring decision can be made.
5. Interview and Find Your Best Role Fit
The interview is a chance for us to get to know you beyond your application.
We want to learn about your experience, your strengths, your interest in camp, and where you could make the biggest impact. It is also a great opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about life on staff at Horseshoe.
6. Get Ready for an Unforgettable Summer
If hired, you will join a staff community built on friendship, hard work, growth, and fun.
Whether you are applying from the United States or abroad, our goal is to find staff who are excited to care for campers, contribute to the Horseshoe community, and help create the best summer possible.
If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.