Are you looking for a rewarding, enjoyable summer job? If so, Shady Trails Camp may be just right for you. Located on the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, between Omena and Northport, Shady Trails Camp provides a unique day camp experience for campers between the ages of 5 and 14 years old. We offer a wide range of activities including several field sports, waterfront activities, performing arts, crafts, nature, photography, art, and the very popular ropes challenge course.

We offer a great work environment, supportive staff, and a very competitive pay structure. We also have on grounds housing for our out of town staff.

If you have a passion for working with children and the desire to be a member of a top quality staff, please e-mail or send your resume or letter of introduction, and we will contact you to discuss our current requirements.

Read our Junior & Senior Camp Counselor Job Descriptions.  You are encouraged to apply online using the form below or you can download the Camp Staff Application.

Shady Trails Camp Staff Application

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  • Years / School / Subject Concentration / Degree (if applicable)
  • Years / Supervisor / Phone / Job Held / Reason for Leaving
  • Give names and numbers of 3 people (not relatives) having knowledge of your character, experience and ability. Use format: Years / Supervisor / Phone / Job Held / Reason for Leaving
  • Shady Trails offers many activities. Although you may not always be in your favorite session, Please indicate activities/sessions where your interest/knowledge and/or significant experience applies.
  • I authorize investigation of all statements herein and release the camp and all others from liability in connection with same. I understand that, if employed I will be an at-will employee and that any agreement to the country must be in writing and signed by the director of the camp. I also understand that untrue, misleading, or omitted information here-in or in other documents completed by the applicant will result in dismissal, regardless the time of discovery by the camp.
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