Middle School Camp Adventure Site Director – Summer 2026

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madisons public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic recreational arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction MSCR on the Move arts & enrichment classes youth summer camps sports camps & clinics adult & 50 fitness adult sport leagues including pickleball softball and tennis and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports pontoon trips camping orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary middle and high schools Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment homework/academic clubs drama dance skiing soccer basketball volleyball cross country and much more!

8:30am-4:30pm

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is Madisons public recreation provider. MSCR offers a wide variety of athletic recreational arts and enrichment activities and classes for all ages in an accessible inclusive setting. Programs include swimming instruction MSCR on the Move arts & enrichment classes youth summer camps sports camps & clinics adult & 50 fitness adult sport leagues including pickleball softball and tennis and a wide variety of outdoor pursuits including paddling sports pontoon trips camping orienteering and challenge courses.

As a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) MSCR also provides afterschool enrichment activities clubs and sports as well as summer programming in Madison elementary middle and high schools Allied Learning Center and Meadowood Neighborhood Center. Afterschool clubs and sports include: arts & enrichment homework/academic clubs drama dance skiing soccer basketball volleyball cross country and much more!

Program Description:

Camp Adventure focuses on developing leadership skills and providing a fun atmosphere for Middle School Aged youth to experience the outdoors. Each week is designed around an outdoor theme consisting of daily activities and field trips. Examples of activities include canoeing/kayaking hiking log rolling swimming rock climbing and challenge courses. Throughout the summer we offer 4 overnights for campers at local Wisconsin State Parks.

Job Description & Duties:

Spend your summer outside with Camp Adventure! The Camp Adventure Director is responsible for the overall supervision and management of the camp. Duties will include staff supervision evaluation of staff enforcing camp rules and policies communicating with parents creating a positive and safe environment for campers and emergency management. Additionally the Director is responsible for shopping within a budget for camp supplies and daily implementation of camp activities. Paid professional development and training are provided to help build your skills. Opportunities to continue employment into Fall. Come join us!

Program Dates:
May 18- June 6 2026: Seasonal Director Training (20-40 hrs/wk)
June 7-20 2026: Mandatory paid training (40 hrs/wk)
June 22 August 14 2026: Summer Camp Program (40 hrs/wk)
Week with NO overnight: Mondays-Fridays between 8:45am-4:15pm
Week WITH an overnight: Mondays-Wednesdays between 8:45am-4:15pm Thursdays at 8:45am overnight until Friday at 4:15pm
August 17-21 2026: Camp cleanup and wrap up (20 hrs/wk)
Staff Meeting: Every Tuesday at 7:45am

Work Location:The first four weeks will be located at Westmorland Park (4114 Tokay Blvd Madison WI 53711) and the last four weeks will be located at Demetral Park (601 N 6th St Madison WI 53704). The camp travels on field trips to different locations around the city and the surrounding area. There are overnights at a local state park on 7/9-7/10 7/16-7/17 7/30-7/31 and 8/13-8/14.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience working with middle school aged youth
Previous experience supervising coaching and/or managing staff.
Experience training staff and program development.
Ability to develop a fun and safe camp culture for staff and campers.
Creative problem-solving skills in moments of high pressure.
Strong organizational skills for physical camp spaces and camp logistics
Good communication skills with a variety of different people including staff families community members and supervisor
Able to perform independently and within a team.
First Aid/CPR Certified or willing to get certified.
Must have a vehicle or access to a vehicle on a daily basis.
Previous experience working with middle school aged children in an outdoor setting.
Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in an emergency to ensure camper safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

Wilderness First Aid or higher certification or willingness to obtain.
Experience multi-tasking many different priorities at once.
Experience communicating in a professional manner with families staff youth supervisors and community members.
Experience mediating conversations between staff members.
Three or more seasons working in outdoor day camp or residential camps or an equivalent experience.

Applicants must be available to attend training and meetings beginning May 18. Some training takes place in the evenings.
Applicants must be able to work until the end of the camp season (August 12 minimum preferably until August 21)
Applicants must be available to attend training June 12 (Friday) and June 15-18 (Monday-Thursday). Staff typically work 4-10-hour days during the summer and have one full day off during the week (plus weekends).

If interested please complete the MSCR online application. For questions contact Liz Just at or call 608.204.3042.