Inclusion support for summer camp
Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 28521 Division/Organization: Wildman Family Job Type: Local Student Jobs Remote Eligbility: Not Remote Location: Camp Shalom, County Road PD Verona, WI 53593 (not on bus line)Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $18.00 to $18.00 Job Categories: Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Child Development and Care, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities
Anticipated Start Date
6/22/26
Anticipated End Date
7/31/26
Anticipated Hours Per Week
32.5 to 40
Schedule:
Camp officially runs 9:15-3:45 most days.
Two trips to Mt Olympus with late return (6pm), two overnights (stay late until dinner/evening or overnight).
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $18.00 to $18.00
Number Of Positions
1
Position Summary/Job Duties:
We are seeking someone to support our son, a 13 year old boy, in attending summer camp at Camp Shalom Noar Bogrim. Camp for middle schoolers includes a mix of on-site activities at camp (outdoor camp) and off-site field trips in the community (beach, canoeing, zoo, Mt Olympus). As an aide, you would proivde support in interacting with peers, navigating off-site activities and transitions, and support with personal care (bathroom, changing for swimming) when needed. Employment is officially through United Cerebral Palsy or Camp Shalom. Camp runs for 6 weeks from 6/22-7/31, 5 days a week. Pay is $18/hour. Additional employment as a nanny (full or part time) for the weeks of 6/15 or several weeks in August is optional if you are interested. Our son has attended this camp for years and LOVES Camp Shalom but cannot attend without aid support. He is verbal, loves to swim, play all kinds of sports and games, be in nature, do crafts, listen to music, etc. There are two optional overnight camp outs. This is a great option if you are pursuing education, pediatrics, or any career working with special needs.
Contact information is for parents, employment would be at Camp Shalom, with the website linked below.
If you do not have a car, there is a bus that runs to camp from multiple locations in Madison.
Training (paid) is required prior to camp starting. Training the week of 6/15 (if employed through Camp Shalom) and 6/2 if through UCP.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities
Assist with daily routines and personal care as needed
Encourage independence and positive social interaction
Support safety during activities
Qualifications
Interest working with teen with Down Syndrome
Experience with caregiving, childcare, special needs support, camp counselor or related field preferred
Patient, reliable, and compassionate personality
Application Instructions:
Contact parent (Katherine Wildman: henzlerwildm@wisc.edu) for more information on how to apply.
Contact:
Org: Wildman Familyhttps://www.jewishmadison.org/camp-shalom/camp-shalom-noar-bogrim henzlerwildm@wisc.edu
Advertised: March 23, 2026 05:00 AM Applications close: April 23, 2026 05:00 AM
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