now hiring
A chance to change lives this summer!
Are you an energetic, positive individual who loves an outdoor adventure?
Skip the humdrum summer job and apply for a rewarding experience at Camp DaKaNi! Help kids of all walks of life find their spark in a safe and challenging outdoor environment. Join us for an unforgettable summer of teamwork and transformation!
Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma is now taking applications to staff our upcoming summer programs. Please see details for each position listed below. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Mandatory training begins May 22nd; summer programs end July 28th. Pay ranges from $11.00 and up. Great resume builder!
Click the link below to apply online or call our offices at (405) 478-5646 for more information.
Summer 2023 positions
DAY CAMP GROUP COUNSELOR
Group counselors will lead a small group of diverse elementary youth and teens in scheduled and free-time activities. As a counselor, responsibilities include:
Supervise the safety of campers
Assist Activity Area Instructors when group is present
Actively engage and participate with group during scheduled and free time activities
Supervise and assist campers with daily lunches
Assist Camp Directors in pre-season preparation, post-season maintenance, daily camp preparation and end of day projects
Attend mandatory 5 day staff training (includes 1 campout overnight)
Weekly Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OVERNIGHT CAMP GROUP COUNSELOR
Group counselors will lead a cabin of diverse teens 11-17 in scheduled and free-time activities. As a counselor, responsibilities include:
Supervise the safety of campers
Assist Activity Area Instructors when group is present
Actively engage and participate with group during scheduled and free time activities
Lead a weekly class period for resident campers to select from various options. Example of classes lead by counselors previously: theatre, creative writing, team sports, gaming unplugged (card and board games), etc.
Supervise and assist campers with daily lunches
Assist Camp Directors in pre-season preparation, post-season maintenance, daily camp preparation and end of day projects
Attend mandatory 5 day staff training (includes 1 campout overnight)
Must reside on site at camp each week from Sunday at 12:00 pm through Friday at 4:00 pm. Staff are also able to remain on site during time off
Weekly Hours: Sunday 12:00 PM through Friday 4:00 PM
EXTENDED CAMP COUNSELOR
Extended camp counselors will lead a small group of diverse elementary youth and teens in scheduled and free-time activities. As an extended camp counselor, responsibilities include:
Supervise the safety of campers
Actively engage and participate with group during scheduled and free time activities
Supervise and assist campers with daily snack
Assist Camp Directors in pre-season preparation, post-season maintenance, daily camp preparation and end of day projects
Attend mandatory 5 day staff training (includes 1 campout overnight)
Weekly Hours: Monday through Friday, *12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
*Start time is semi-flexible
ACTIVITY AREA INSTRUCTOR
Lead small groups of youth through specialized activity areas:
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Waterfront Instructor– Oversee boating(kayaking and canoeing) and fishing. Must be a certified Lifeguard. Certification can be provided by the camp.
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Challenge Course Instructor– Oversee rock climbing, zipline, and low elements challenge course.
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Archery Instructor– Oversee archery and slingshot range.
Activity Area Instructor responsibilities include:
Maintain activity area equipment and supplies
Supervise the safety of all activity participants
Assist Camp Directors in pre-season preparation, post-season maintenance, daily camp preparation and end of day projects
Attend mandatory 5-day staff training (includes 1 campout overnight)
Weekly Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CAMP NURSE
Our Camp Nurse will need a license in the state of Oklahoma and/or registered as a physician, physician’s assistant, registered nurse, LVN, nurse practitioner, paramedic, or EMT.
Summer 2023 Staff schedule
Staff Training
May 22 - May 26
Camp CANOE
May 29 - June 2
Day Camp
Week 1: June 5 - June 9
Week 2: June 12 - June 16
Week 3: June 19 - June 23
Week 4: June 26 - June 30
Week 5: July 3 - July 7
Week 6: July 10 - July 14
Week 7: July 17 - July 21
Week 8: July 24 - July 28
Overnight Camp
Week 1: June 4 - June 9
Week 2: June 11 - June 16
Week 3: June 18 - June 23