Summer Camp Counselor 2013

Camp Courageous of Iowa is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. Campers with intellectual and physical disabilities, brain injuries, hearing or visual impairments, autism, ADD and other special needs are served.

Working with children and adults with special needs is often a very real challenge. Campers may need help with personal care including feeding, dressing and bathroom needs. Some campers exhibit behavior problems. Patience, energy, good judgement and enthusiasm are important qualifications for a postition at Camp Courageous. The hours are long. An unselfsih attitude and an emphasis on teamwork are needed. Staff are expected to put the campers' needs before their own. If you possess the necessary attributes, I invite you to apply for a postion at camp Courageous.

Volunteer positions, internships and paid positions are available. Volunteers and interns can receive an optional stipend of $25/week plus room and board and a restricted medical plan.

Paid counselors and activity specialists receive the best employment package around. Seasonal staff earn $365/week. Room and board are provided which include air-conditioned staff dormitories affording the staff separate living quarters from the campers.  Staff share cabin duty on a rotating basis. Other benefits include a restricted medical plan for seasonal staff.

Summer: May 19th to August 16th, 2013