Specific Jobs

(In all but the last category, experience working with children is preferred)

Area directors:
Organize, coordinate and supervise the support staff in broad areas of the camp program
Key Skills:Theater, arts and crafts, tripping, natural science, waterfront, athletics, riding, EMT and nursing certification.

Cabin counselors/Instructors:
Supervise campers and lead or assist in specialty areas during the daily instructional program.
Key Skills: Qualified instructors in tennis, fencing, soccer, archery, lacrosse, gymnastics, sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, canoeing, kayaking, Red Cross lifeguards, WSI, horseback riding CHA, natural science, astronomy, fine arts and crafts, photography, drama, dance, yoga, computers, radio and guitar.

Trip leaders and drivers:
To lead and escort out-of-camp trips and to teach campcraft and related skills while in camp.
Key Skills:Bus drivers (CDL) and van drivers with backpack, mountain bike, and/or canoe tripping skills. Applicants with good outdoor skills do not necessarily need a CDL or van driving experience.

Kitchen help and office staff:
To assist in the general areas of food service and office management.
Key Skills:Cooks, waitstaff, dishwashers, porters, general kitchen/dining room maintenance, kitchen manager, head cook, office secretaries. 

For more information, contact Camp Walden at:

• 31070 Applewood Lane, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
248-661-1890 :: Fax: 248-661-1891 or
• 2335 Mistletoe Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Ph: 817-923-WLDN (9536) :: Fax: 817-923-7992