Staff FAQ's
 

• Where is Decatur, MI?
  Decatur is a small town in south-west Michigan, about 2 ½ hours from Chicago and Detroit. The nearest city is Kalamazoo, which is about 40 minutes from camp.
• Are Lake of the Woods, Greenwoods, The Glen and The Grove at different locations?
  No. All of the camps are at the same site. The Glen for girls and The Grove for boys will use the same facilities at different times throughout the summer. We have 2 sessions for each camp but The Glen and The Grove campers will never be at camp at the same time. As an activity instructor, you may instruct campers from all 4 camps.
• How many staff work at camp and where do they come from?
  We employ about 230 staff members for the summer. We attract staff from all over the world. We employ college students and graduates from around the states and our international staff often represents about 18 different countries! Most of our international counselors are from Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
• What is the weather like at camp?
  We are lucky to have great weather over the summer. Temperatures are typically in the upper 70’s to lower 80’s degrees Fahrenheit
• How do I get to camp?
  Domestic staff have the option to drive to camp. We offer a free chartered bus service from Chicago O’hare International Airport for our international counselors.
• Where do staff members live? interactive map
  All staff members live on-site. All of our counseling staff live in bunks, with campers from one of our 4 camps. Explore our for more details on the cabin areas.
• Do you have a uniform or required clothing? camper packing list
  No, we do not have a uniform at camp. All staff members will be provided with a staff t-shirt to be used for out-of-camp trips. We ask that you bring comfortable and appropriate clothing for the activity that you will be instructing. You can use our as a guide for what to bring to camp. International staff will be provided with linens, pillows, blankets and towels.
• What can I do during my time off?
  Visit one of our local towns, relax at a nearby beach, shop, climb the sand dunes or even take advantage of the facilities we have around camp. We will occasionally provide transportation to local beaches or shopping centers. We also have a staff lounge, a computer lab and a small gym to be used during your time off.
• How and when can I do my laundry?
  We have a laundry service pick up laundry once a week. You can send your laundry out and it will come back washed, dried, folded and ready to put away!
• Will I have access to the Internet at camp?
  Yes. We have a computer lab available for our staff to use during your time off. We also have wireless for those that bring laptops to camp.