At Swift Nature Camp we exemplify positive leadership by helping to create a world of people who respect each other while appreciating nature and the environment. We help children be their best, thereby making a positive influence to their future, and in turn to future generations. In the process staff often remark, how camp has changed their life and sometimes even their school major...not bad for a summer job. IT WILL BE YOUR BEST SUMMER!! We Promise!!
At SNC you're not only choosing a job, you're choosing a family — A Summer Family of 20 staff members that will stay with you for years to come! Located in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Swift Nature Camp is an overnight nature camp for boys and girls ages 6-17.
Campers & Staff enjoy an active Nature Center, Pet Zoo and Department of Natural Resources sponsored programs, plus out of camp canoe and backpack trips.
Activities include: sailing, swimming, arts & crafts, team courses, archery, water skiing, tubing, sports and our Lego Cabin. We blend traditional camp activities while increasing a child's appreciation for nature, science and the environment. Counselors will help children develop life skills like kindness, persistence and honesty.
The Camp’s small size allows staff to promote each child's personal development by providing fun, friendship and leadership in a supportive and noncompetitive environment. SNC provides counselors to be leaders, friends and role models to today's youth. Most Cabin Counselors also have the opportunity to specialize in teaching different activities like Lego,Archery, Canoing and more. SNC will provide you with instructions, lesson plans, encouragement, guidance and support before camp begins.
oin our Family! Your going to love it! Fill out an application online https://swiftnaturecamp.com/camp-counselor-jobs
THINK SUMMER 2025...we are!
Do Something Meaningful This Summer!!! If you enjoy being with children, love camping and want to work outside. We are are the place for you!!!
***CABIN COUNSELORS*** You will be living in a cabin of 10 with another counselor. Your goal you will be as a mentor, teaching life long skills. In addition, you will be taking your group on out of camp trips by canoe and on foot. Many of our counselors run activities as well.
Check out our website and fill out an application on our website https://swiftnaturecamp.com/camp-counselor-jobs
***SWIMMING DIRECTOR-- Do you have experience teaching Swimming? Are you a lifeguard or a WSI? Have you been on a swim team? We can take anyone with a desire to be a swim teacher and give them instruction and experience.
***CAMP PHOTOGRAPHER-- Taking photography classes? Just a hobby? No worries come to camp and take pictures every day plus help help making photo books. Internship Available
***LEGO DIRECTOR-- Did you love Lego as a kid? Do you still love Lego? Come play this summer with Lego while you inspire and encourage other young builders. We see Lego as boys Arts & Crafts it promotes creativity and teamwork.
***SAILING DIRECTOR-- Did you have experience in a sail boat? We are looking for an experienced sailer to teach our young sailers the skills & benefits of using the wind to power your craft.
***ACTIVITY SPECIALISTS-- Are you willing to take on an additional area of responsibility? Then look at these Archery, Rifelry, Sailing, Fishing, Canoeing, Team Course, and more. Instructors that have skills in these areas are needed.
***TRIPPING DIRECTOR-- Take responsibility of our out of camp canoe and backpack trips. Also lead the trips. a great way to see the rustic outdoors of northern WI.
The below positions are specialist that will only do their particular job (not a cabin counselor)
***NATURE CENTER DIRECTOR-- Do you have experience teaching outdoor education? If so come and teach in our Nature Center. Requires a love of children and the environment.No experience? Want to teach children to love Nature... then this is your summer to make an impact on the future.
***ARTS & CRAFTS DIRECTOR-- Do you have experience in Arts or can just motivate children to be creative..then visit our website and fill out an application (www.swiftnaturecamp.com)
***CAMP NURSE-- RN assistant wanted... Love kids want to have a fun stress free summer? Come to camp and make a new family here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Retired Nurses & School Nurses make great camp nurses.
Plus many more...
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS MAKE GREAT TEACHERS...PAID INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Calling All College Students: Get Ready for the Most Rewarding Summer of Your Life at Swift Nature Camp!
Hi there! I’m Lonnie, the Director at Swift Nature Camp. I’ve spent the last 30 years helping college students like you grow into leaders, educators, and all-around amazing humans. Are you majoring in Education, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or any other field? Great news—an internship at Swift Nature Camp is perfect for you! But here's the kicker: ANY major can benefit from this experience!
Why Choose an Internship at Swift Nature Camp?
Each year, I hear college students say, “I’m not an education major. How will camp help me?†My answer? Becoming a camp counselor will change your life and give you skills that every employer is looking for!