Private Camps
Camp Kupugani
Approximate Start Date
Start: 30 May 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Privately Owned
Location
6903 W. White Eagle Road, Leaf River, IL 61047
Staff
Total: 30 (8 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 72 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Less than two hours west of Chicago, Camp Kupugani--in separate girls-only and boys-only sessions (plus blended sessions incorporating certain intentional coed aspects)--provides a multicultural sleepaway camp focusing on diversity and communication skills in a fun atmosphere, uniting children of varied backgrounds and providing them with empowerment and community-building skills, so that children aged 7 to 15 expand comfort zones and build character.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire General Counsellors?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Youth Work experience?
Are you looking to hire counsellors with Outdoor Adventure skills?
Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Canoeing
General Counsellors
Lifeguarding
Paddle Boarding
Rock Climbing
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Assistant Cook/Food Prep
Chef
Dishwashing/Kitchen Cleaning
General Maintenance
Groundskeeping
Head Cook
Office Assistant/Secretary
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
At least 24 hours straight per week worked.
Staff Qualities
Excellence: Who We Hire.
We receive a large number of applications and are very selective in our hiring process; even more selective than Ivy League universities! Our staff members must have a strong desire to work with children. They should also be willing and able to spend months away from home in an outdoor environment, and be prepared to live with little privacy. The majority of our staff members are certified in CPR and First Aid.
Overall, we are looking for energetic people who are willing to challenge themselves while supporting our mission of empowering varied groups of people via enhancing their communication skills and engaging in community building. Staff members serve as positive role models for children of all ages and must take that responsibility seriously.