Camp Staff
Be a part of Hot Shots Camp in 2025!
It takes a village to raise a child, and camp is no exception! DYS will be seeking friendly, energetic staff for our 2025 camp season who will help make camp a memorable experience!
Camp Dates and Rates
Middle Shots Resident Camp: June 17-20, 2024 (Mon-Thurs)
- Lead Counselors: $275.00
- Regular Counselors: $225.00
- Medical Staff: $150/day
Big Shots Resident Camp: June 20-24, 2024 (Thurs-Mon)
- Lead Counselors: $350.00
- Regular Counselors: $300.00
- Medical Staff: $150/day
Little Shots Day Camp- Ohio: July 8-11, 2024 (Mon-Thurs)
- Medical Staff: $75/day
Little Shots Day Camp- Michigan: July 22-25, 2024 (Mon-Thurs)
- Medical Staff: $75/day
Medical Staff and Dietary Interns
To ensure every camper has a safe experience, we need lots of medical and dietary professionals to help manage the unique needs of our campers. Our medical/dietary staff help make camp possible. We need nurses, CDEs, physicians, and dietitians.
Counselors
We are looking for hard-working, dedicated role models to serve as counselors for each camp that we offer. Counselors for Little Shots Camp must be 16 years old, Middle Shots must be 18 years old, and Big Shots must be 21 years old.
Volunteers
Our volunteers help bring everything to life! If you have a unique talent to offer or would like to see how you can help out with camp, let us know. If you are a musician, crafty, organized, or just looking to give back, we can utilize your skills. We promise that you will have a great time!
Important Dates for Staff
January 15, 2024: Staff Applications Open!
April 15, 2024: Deadline to Submit Staff Applications | Early Admission Resident Counselor (EARC) Materiels Due
April 22, 2024: Staff notified of placement within camp programs
May 7, 2024: Deadline to submit picture & bio, register for pre-camp task, and sign up for 30 min. Staff Success Plan Meeting Slot (online or in-person)
May 15, 2024: Deadline to complete online background check
May 31, 2024: Deadline to complete new staff drug screen
Qualifications
In order to be a counselor you must be at least 16 years old for Little Shots Day Camp, 18 years for Middle Shots Resident Camp, and 21 years old for Big Shots Resident Camp. All camp staff who come into contact with our campers must undergo a background check and drug screen.
NEW 2024: Due to increased interest we will allow a select group to be Early Admission Resident Counselors (EARC) at 17 years old (Middle) or 20 years old (Big). In order to qualify for this opportunity, interested applicants must submit by April 15, 2024:
- One (1) Letter of Recommendation testifying your ability to work well with kids and young adults, how you overcome stressful situations, and detailing their confidence level in your independent leadership skills. This letter must come from someone outside of Diabetes Youth Services that is not a relative or friend.
- Volunteer at at least one (1) DYS Family Program prior to Hot Shots Camp.
- Submit a short essay (at least 2 pages, double spaced 12pt. font) answering:
- Why are you interested in becoming an Early Admission Resident Counselor (EARC)?
- What skills do you bring to Hot Shots Camp?
- Tell about one time you encountered a stressful situation and how you handled it.
- Your leadership and organizational style(s).
OR
After August 2024, those interested can:
- Attend Connect Leadership Retreat, a 2.5 day retreat scheduled for November 1-3, 2024.
- Submit one (1) Letter of Recommendation, details listed in first bullet above.
Please note your submissions do not guarantee a spot as an EARC, and DYS reserves the right to rescind any offer made if full time DYS Staff see fit.