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Summer Opportunities
Join Us at Camp Warren for a Life-Changing Summer
Looking for meaningful summer work in the youth development and nature space? At Warren, you’ll join a summer camp community focused on mission driven, camper focused experiences in gendered environments, rooted in the Y of the North’s five core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, equity, and Responsibility. Whether you’re a cabin or trail counselor, or a member of our lead Staff, you’ll have the chance to grow and learn as a leader in camp and make a lasting impact.
Check out the details below about our available summer roles! Any questions can be directed to our Program Director Louis McGraw louis.mcgraw@ymcanorth.org. To apply, visit the YMCA of the North Job Site and search for our roles in Eveleth or click the links below.
Summer 2026 Hiring Timeline
Applications now open for returning and new applicants.
We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis beginning January 1, with a goal of having the majority of our summer team in place by March 15.
Overnight Summer Camp Counselor
As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will partner with a co-counselor to lead a cabin of 8-12 campers, living and sleeping in the cabin to ensure a safe, fun, and engaging experience. Through comprehensive staff training (June 8–15, 2026) and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the skills to facilitate activities such as canoeing, target sports, waterfront programs, arts & crafts, nature exploration, campfires, and all-camp games. Our sessions are a mix of 6-13 day sessions running Sunday-Friday, with some programs lasting two or three weeks. Camp Warren offers a traditional camp experience for youth ages 7–17, and a variety of wilderness tripping programs for ages 12-17. Our programs focus on personal growth, social development, physical well-being, and a deeper connection to the natural environment.
Session Schedule:
- Memorial Day Fam Camp: 5/22-5/25
- Lead/trail staff training: 6/5-6/7
- Staff training: 6/8-6/15 (Monday-Monday for 2026)
- Boys Sampler/hikes/shortest border: 6/16-6/19(sampler) or 6/20(hike)
- 1G: 6/21-6/26
- 2G: 6/28-7/10
- 3G: 7/12-7/24
- 1B: 7/26-8/7
- 2B: 8/9-8/21
- 3B: 8/23-8/28
- Labor Day Family Camp: 9/4-9/7
Room & Board: During camper weeks (when campers are in-camp), you will sleep and live in a camper cabin or staff-specific housing, and all meals will be provided. On weekends outside of sessions counselors may stay on site provided they are working the following session.
Age Requirement: 17+
Season: June 3 – August 20
Pay Rate: DAILY PAY, $80+/day D.O.Q.
Overnight Summer Camp Lead Staff
Find extended information about our lead roles and extended job descriptions for 2026, HERE
As a member of our Lead Staff team, you will support the overall operations, safety, and flow of summer camp, while overseeing a specific focus or program area (i.e. Unit Leader, Arts & Crafts Director, Office Lead, etc.). These Lead Staff team members may cover/oversee cabins at times throughout the summer but will primarily work as non-cabin staff. Please view PDF for Lead roles. Lead Staff members will be expected to attend Lead Staff training June 5-7.
Room & Board: Lead Staff are provided with seasonal lodging (i.e. dorm style rooms with a roommate). Meals are provided during the camper weeks/when campers are in-camp.
Age Requirement: 18+
Season: May 29 – August 28
Pay Rate: DAILY PAY, $90+/day D.O.Q.