Join the DYFI Summer Camp Staff
Click Here for 2025 Staff Application
Date Commitments:
While we hope all staff members can work the entirety of our camp dates, we understand that schedules do not always allow this. We will be as flexible as possible.
Staff Training June 2-7
Camp June 8-28 (with breaks Saturday Afternoon- Sunday Morning)
First Round of Staff Hiring: March 1- Application will then remain open until all positions are filled.
All new applicants must submit 3 letters of reference using THIS FORM
The Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana is looking for fun, energetic, and motivated individuals to join our summer staff! Camp is a great opportunity to build life skills, have fun, create lasting friendships, and be a role model for the younger generation.
Contact Emily Butera at dyfiemily@gmail.com or 317-695-6485 with any questions
Positions include:
Junior Counselors (Ages 16-17): Are responsible for assisting counselors, various camp duties, and oversight of campers. In-Cabin, Overnight position Sunday-Saturday $40/Day
Counselors (Ages 18+): Are responsible for oversight of campers, provide leadership for cabin, work alongside medical staff, participate in all camp activities, and create a positive camp environment. In-Cabin, Overnight Position Sunday-Saturday $70/Day
Instructors (Ages 18+): Include Diabetes Education, Nature Center, Arts & Crafts, Day Camp Lead; For more information, please contact Emily Butera at dyfiemily@gmail.com. Instructors are an out-of-bunk position and are not required to stay overnight. $80+/Day
High Ropes Instructors (Ages 18+):Responsible for camper and staff safety while climbing the High Challenge Ropes Course and Rock Wall, various duties, and assist with daily logs. Climbing experience preferred, but not required. Will train and certify on site during training week. Ropes Staff are an out-of-bunk position and are not required to stay overnight. $85/Day
Lifeguards (Ages 16+): Are responsible for camper and staff safety during pool time, various pool duties, and assist with daily logs. Must be certified. Lifeguards are an out-of-bunk position and are not required to stay overnight. $85/Day
Kitchen Staff (Ages 18+): For more information, please contact Emily Butera at dyfiemily@gmail.com. Out-of-bunk position, cooks are not required to stay overnight. $125/Day
*All staff must be able to pass a criminal background check and be up-to-date on all required immunizations. Because of our special medical needs population, no immunization excemptions will be excepted.