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Camp Tanuga is now accepting applications for summer employment.

Tanuga will be hiring 20-25 counselors, activity leaders, and food service personnel for the summer of 2023.

Areas of need include; WFR's, health officers, general counselors, climbing, boat drivers, mountain biking, arts & crafts, water skiing / wakeboarding, sailing, outdoor trip leaders, food service and drivers.

Employment availability dates are (Starting May 15 - June 15) – (Ending July 21 -August 12, 2023).

Apply directly on the Camp Tanuga website; ------------/apply-now/

Founded in 1952, Camp Tanuga is the summer home to 150 children ages 6-15, and 75 staff members 18-40! Campers are from Detroit suburbs as well as CA, AZ, CO, FL, TX, HI, NM. Staff members are from all over the US, UK, MX, AUS, IR etc. Traditional camp values, along with excellent facilities, Tanuga seeks to provide fun & exciting programs. Through land and water activities, camping trips, evening programs, low & high ropes course, trapeze, and much more, campers come away with life long memories!

Seeking nurturing staff that are flexible, and willing to help facilitate a friendly and courteous cabin and camp environment. A primary goal each summer is for campers to build new and lasting friendships, develop self-reliance, self-esteem and create what is known here as the "Tanuga Magic".

Staff can expect to reside with campers at camp located in Northern Michigan. Each cabin is comprised of 8-10 campers and 2 other staff members. General counselors can expect to assist at activity areas based on experience and desire.

Activity are leaders would create lesson plans, progression charts, awards, and direct other staff at activity areas. 3-4 classes are run daily. Activity area leaders will also live with campers and take on the counselor role as well.

A Covid-19 Note…

While our plan is to run a traditional camp program, we can expect to adhere to any new state / local health care guidelines.

All of these restrictions are subject to change based on current conditions.

We are in this together, so apply and make a difference. You won’t regret it!

Camp Tanuga is willing to support internships/field experiences offered by your school.