Join the DYFI Summer Camp Staff

Staff Application Opens January 2024!

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 3-8

Camp June 9-29 (with breaks Saturday Afternoon- Sunday Morning)

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 20+): 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 20+):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 18+, 21+): 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

Cooks (Ages 21+): For more information, please contact Emily Butera at dyfiemily@gmail.com. Out-of-bunk position, cooks are not required to stay overnight.