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2026 Summer Schools and Camps Staff

Culver Academies · Culver, IN · 1 wk ago
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Culver Summer Schools & Camps Overview

Founded in 1902, the Culver Summer Schools & Camps (CSSC) program is unique. It is a fun-filled, naturally beautiful 1,800-acre setting on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee, Indiana's second-largest natural lake. Each summer, nearly 1,400 young people from around the world, ages 7-17, develop positive self-esteem through accomplishment and self-discipline. It is a high-challenge, high-support environment for learning leadership skills that improve personal confidence.

Programs Offered

  • JUNIOR WOODCRAFT CAMP (Ages 7-9): June 10 - 13, 2026

  • WOODCRAFT CAMP (Ages 9-14): June 19 - August 2, 2026

  • UPPER SCHOOL (Ages 14-17): June 19 - August 2, 2026

Summer Employment Requirements

  • Graduate of High School or equivalent, at least 18 years of age (at least 1 year of college is highly preferred).
  • Desire and ability to work with children/teenagers.
  • Demonstrate honesty, self-discipline, consideration, cooperation, and strong leadership skills at all times.
  • Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards coworkers, campers/students, and parents.
  • Know and enforce the Rules and Regulations, in addition to all Safety protocols and procedures.
  • Maintain professional boundaries with all campers/students and staff.
  • Be in good health, vitality, and physical stamina.

Specific Positions

  • COUNSELOR: Counseling is a job that demands great patience. A counselor is one who works closely with the campers/students, who establishes rapport, and who administers discipline with respect and care. Counselors are who set the proper example and are always positive role models. Counselors are on call 24/7 and are the primary caretakers of a group of campers/students. It is imperative that they act as a role model within and outside Culver Summer Schools. As well as demonstrate a firm knowledge of our shared values, rules, and regulations, and hold others accountable.

  • INSTRUCTOR (ACADEMIC OR ATHLETIC): Instructors at Culver Summer Schools & Camps provide instruction to participants for the indicated activity or subject. The staff member teaches the associated knowledge and skills and assists campers/students in achieving activity or lesson goals. Minimum expectations may include either prior teaching or coaching experience as well as specific experience in a specific skill (i.e. coding, archery, golf, etc.). Successful applicants must enjoy working with children/teens. Some instructor positions may require professional certification, license, or related experience (i.e. lifeguard certification, Indiana Boating License, US Sailing, etc.). Instructors will have duties assigned in addition to teaching responsibilities.

  • NAVAL STAFF: Must consistently demonstrate solid sailing knowledge and skills. Their primary responsibility is the safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Naval School Curriculum and the Naval duties assigned. Naval staff teach a total of 3 double period classes (90-minute) Monday through Friday. They coach and assess the performance of individual students in each of the sailing skills being taught. Naval staff effectively and fairly supervise and officiate assigned naval competition(s). Naval Staff must have a valid US Driver’s License, and US Sailing certification(s) preferred.

  • WATERSKI STAFF: Under the direction of the Waterfront Director, the Waterski Staff will supervise and implement water ski instruction. All Waterski staff will maintain the safety of campers/students and staff to ensure the program is run safely and efficiently through detailed supervision and quality instruction. Waterski staff instruct children of all ages and abilities in waterskiing Monday - Friday from approximately 8:30 am - 4 pm. Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid US Driver’s license. Training is provided on-site at no cost to participants. Indiana’s Boaters license is preferred.

  • HORSEMANSHIP STAFF: Responsible for Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and Horsemanship skills instruction for approximately 25-30 students per day. The Horsemanship Instructor has the primary responsibility for safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Culver Summer School of Horsemanship/Cavalry Curriculum, and is assigned duties for 7 weeks. Horsemanship staff instructs student groups or individuals, from basic to advanced, English riding techniques and horsemanship. Equitation skills appropriate to the level assigned are required.

  • ADMINISTRATION: The administration at Culver Summer Schools & Camps provides the day-to-day leadership of the program and operations to the staff and campers/students. Administrators are responsible for all aspects of our programs including the training and supervision of staff. They organize and schedule classes and activities, establish and deliver program goals, and plan and implement programs while monitoring progress. Minimum expectations may include several years of camp staff experience, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication ability.

Benefits

  • Free meals in the dining halls.
  • Boarding (please note: Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks and Woodcraft staff lives in cabins).
  • Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services.
  • A discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop.
  • Tuition Remission Program for your eligible children attending CSSC.
  • Internships every summer for some of our summer staff to complete school-required internships.

Contact Information

Please note that some jobs require more than 1 week of staff orientation training – specifically, naval staff, lifeguards requiring certification, and other staff as assigned. For questions or general inquiries please feel free to contact summerjobs@culver.org.

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