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Experience an unforgettable summer at Interlochen, where creativity thrives in the heart of nature! Join our vibrant community for Interlochen Arts Camp 2025, where passionate individuals come together to make art, make friends, and make lifelong memories. In the serene and rustic setting of northern Michigan, you’ll inspire the next generation of artists while embracing the beauty and challenges of wilderness living. Embrace the magic and make a lasting impact! 

Position Overview

Join us in the summer of 2025 and help us continue the legacy of fostering creativity, nurturing talent, and celebrating the individual artistic journey at Interlochen. We are seeking driven and resilient cabin counselors who embody our core values and are committed to nurturing young artists. As a Cabin Counselor, you will serve as the primary caregiver for students in your cabin, create exciting programs, and guide your charges through the adventure of living in a rustic cabin in the woods.  You are responsible for student safety, developing a community in your cabin, helping students learn through experience and trial and error. You serve as a role model in attitude, behavior, and actions.

What You Get To Do 

  • Supervise and care for a group of campers, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the camp session.
  • Create a positive and inclusive cabin environment that fosters a sense of belonging, encourages teamwork, communication, and personal growth.
  • Plan and facilitate age-appropriate, engaging activities and games for campers within the cabin group.
  • Share a living environment with campers ranging in age from 8-18 years old.
  • Assist with facility preparations and maintain a clean cabin throughout the summer.
  • Perform your duties both inside and outside, rain or shine.
  • Work cooperatively with your peers and divisional leadership.
  • Manage self-care and maintain personal physical and emotional stamina, so you can take care of others (adequate sleep, activity, nutrition, mental acuity, managing emotions).
  • Maintain physical and emotional stamina.
  • Commit to inclusion and acceptance of others.
  • Possess the ability to think on your feet and manage emergent situations should they arise.

What You Get 

  • Compensation: $2,400/summer, additional $100 completion bonus for those who are with us 06/10/25 - 08/04/25.
  • Meals and lodging (wifi not included).
  • $400 additional stipend for certified lifeguards (certification course provided at no cost prior to camp, we will train).
  • 10% tuition discount for Discovery Camp or 50% Interlochen Arts Camp for dependents
  • 20% discount for tickets to most summer concerts.
  • 15% discount on merchandise from Scholarshop and food/beverages from Melody Freeze

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES:

 

 What You Need 

  • Availability 06/10/25 - 08/04/25
  • Prepared to live in a dorm or nature cabin setting. While we offer accessible housing accommodations, please note that due to the rustic nature of our camp, these options are limited. 
  • Able to work in an outdoor environment for an extended period.
  • You share a living environment with campers ranging in age from 8-18 years old.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age. In most cases, Camp Life staff must have one year of independent living following high school graduation in order to be considered for employment in this area.
  • Camp Life staff must have the ability to effectively engage in appropriate communication (verbal and non-verbal) with students and other staff.
  • You will assist with facility preparations and maintaining a clean cabin throughout the summer.
  • You will perform your duties both inside and outside, rain or shine.
  • You will need to work cooperatively with your peers and divisional leadership.
  • You need to know how to take care of yourself so you can take care of others (adequate sleep, activity, nutrition, mental acuity, managing emotions).
  • You need physical and emotional stamina. This is fun, it is also hard work!
  • You must have a commitment to inclusion and acceptance of others.
  • You need the ability to think on your feet and manage emergent situations should they arise.

Required Items to Upload on Your Application:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

What to Expect about Camp Life

  • Rustic Living: You’ll be living in a dorm or nature cabin setting, surrounded by the beauty of northern Michigan. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are not provided in the nature cabins, encouraging a true disconnect from the digital world and a deeper connection with nature and those around you.
  • Embrace the Outdoors: The camp is nestled in a wilderness area, so expect to encounter wildlife and insects as part of the experience. Embracing the natural environment is key to enjoying your time here.
  • Outdoor Work Environment: Many of your duties will involve working outdoors, often for extended periods, so being comfortable in various weather conditions is important.
  • Community and Camaraderie: You’ll be part of a tight-knit community where collaboration, creativity, and support are at the forefront. The connections you make here will be lifelong.

About Interlochen 

Interlochen Arts Camp has been a haven for creative talent for nearly a century. Our summer camp is a vibrant, transformative experience where young artists from diverse backgrounds come together to explore, learn, and grow. We offer a range of programs spanning music, visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, film & new new media, and interdisciplinary arts, providing a platform for every artist to thrive.

 

CORE VALUES:

  • Just An Idea reflects Interlochen's commitment to innovation, honoring its legacy of groundbreaking ideas while continuing to pioneer new advancements in the arts and education.
  • Drawn Here emphasizes the passion that unites Interlochen's diverse community, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and supporters in a shared mission to elevate and inspire through the arts.
  • The Artist's Journey highlights the nurturing environment Interlochen provides, supporting artists from potential to mastery through creativity, discipline, and a dedication to growth.
  • Solo e Tutti captures the balance of individuality and collaboration, celebrating both personal artistic development and the power of working together to create meaningful, impactful work.

These Core Values guide everything we do at Interlochen, fostering a workplace that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation; art with nature; and collaboration with personal achievement. Joining our community means making a lasting impact while embracing the unique creative spirit that defines our culture.