2026 Summer Schools and Camps - Internship

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Culver Academies is a private boarding school seeking diverse talent to support its mission and enrich its learning environment. This role is for individuals looking to complete school-required internships as part of their summer staff experience. Culver Summer Schools & Camps (CSSC) offers a unique program in a beautiful 1,800-acre setting on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee, Indiana. Each summer, nearly 1,400 young people from around the world, ages 7-17, develop positive self-esteem through accomplishment and self-discipline in a high-challenge, high-support environment for learning leadership skills. CSSC employs 450 dedicated professionals each summer with a 65% staff retention rate, offering meaningful connections and the chance to make a positive difference in children's lives.

Requirements

• Graduate of High School or equivalent, at least 18 years of age.
• Desire and ability to work with children/teenagers.
• Demonstrate honesty, self-discipline, consideration, cooperation, and strong leadership skills at all times.
• Be an efficient communicator and positive role model.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards coworkers, campers/students, and parents.
• Know and enforce the Rules and Regulations, in addition to all Safety protocols and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all campers/students and staff.
• Consistently report to work on time and in proper attire, including proper grooming, to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to accept supervision and guidance in the form of evaluations and feedback.
• Be in good health, vitality, and physical stamina.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required for CSSC staff (potential for medical or religious exemption as required by Indiana law).
• Counselors must demonstrate a firm knowledge of shared values, rules, and regulations, and hold others accountable.
• Instructors may require prior teaching or coaching experience and specific experience in a skill (e.g., coding, archery, golf).
• Some instructor positions may require professional certification, license, or related experience (e.g., lifeguard certification, Indiana Boating License, US Sailing).
• Naval staff must have a valid US Driver’s License.
• Waterski staff must be 21 years of age or older with a valid US Driver’s license.
• Horsemanship staff require equitation skills appropriate to the level assigned.
• Administration minimum expectations may include several years of camp staff experience, strong leadership skills, and exceptional communication ability.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of college is highly preferred.
• US Sailing certification(s) preferred for Naval staff.
• Indiana’s Boaters license is preferred for Waterski staff.

Responsibilities

• Utilize work experience at Culver to complete school-required internships, depending on college/university requirements for internship credit.
• Contact [email protected] to express interest in an internship, providing full name, college/university, area of internship interest, and any pertinent information.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers/students.
• Act as a positive role model for campers/students and staff.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all campers/students and staff.
• Report to work on time and in proper attire to perform assigned duties.
• Accept supervision and guidance in the form of evaluations and feedback.
• Be in good health, vitality, and physical stamina.
• Counselors work closely with campers/students, establish rapport, administer discipline with respect and care, and are on call 24/7 as primary caretakers.
• Instructors provide instruction to participants for a given activity or subject, teaching associated knowledge and skills and assisting campers/students in achieving goals.
• Naval staff are responsible for the safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Naval School Curriculum and assigned Naval duties, teaching classes, coaching and assessing student performance, and supervising/officiating naval competitions.
• Waterski staff supervise and implement water ski instruction, maintain the safety of campers/students and staff, and provide quality instruction.
• Horsemanship staff are responsible for instruction in Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and Horsemanship skills.
• Administration provides day-to-day leadership of the program and operations, organizes and schedules classes and activities, establishes and delivers program goals, and plans and implements programs while monitoring progress.

Benefits

• Access to on-site Fitness Center.
• Access to impressive campus and world-class facilities.
• FREE meals in the dining halls.
• Boarding (Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks; Woodcraft staff live in cabins).
• Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services.
• Discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop.
• Tuition Remission Program for eligible children attending CSSC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED