Camp WACK

Volunteers

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Anyone under the age of 16 who wishes to volunteer must receive special permission from the directors. Please contact them at campwack@gmail.com.

Click here to register as a volunteer in 2025.

Positions for volunteers on land include (but are not limited to):
** These positions rotate throughout the day.**

Land Activities

  • Registration
  • Life jacket fitting
  • Cage fitting
  • Ski assembly
  • Walking ski’s to and from the dock to the ski tent
  • Walking campers to and from the dock
  • Other positions as needed throughout the day

Water Activities

  • Ingress/Egress teams.  Must possess strong swimming skills to assist campers in/out of the ski/water. Two teams of three will be in the water at all times.
  • Jumpers: volunteers must be 21 years or older, with strong swimming skills with the ability to perform deep water starts. All jumpers will be selected by the volunteer coordinator and/or camp directors.

 

There are many opportunities for growth as a volunteer.  Those with many years of consistent, reliable experience are considered for advanced support roles.

These include jet ski jumping, ‘on boat’ duties (photography, spotting/rope throwing), and USA Waterski certified boat driving. Please see below for details related to our advanced support roles.

Boat Activities

  • Boat Drivers – Boat drivers are volunteers with extensive experience on the water, utilizing ski boats and skiing. Boat drivers are selected prior to camp and must be certified by USA Waterski.
  • Spotters/Photographer – two volunteers, who ride in each boat, to act as the extra pair of eyes for the boat driver and “release” the skier at the dock. Individuals must be 16 years of age.

 

 If these roles/responsibilities are of interest to you, please speak with a director OR email us. We are also always seeking subcommittee participants, and/or board members, should you like to support us year round.

Camp WACK Volunteer Policies

Everyone’s adherence to camp policies is essential to the smooth operation of our camp activities. If the below policies are violated, one may be asked to leave the camp premises.

  1. We will use positive behavior management techniques.
  2. The use and possession of alcoholic beverages of any kind is strictly forbidden.
  3. Smoking or the use of any tobacco product is strictly forbidden.
  4. The use of marijuana or narcotics are prohibited at any time or at any place.
  5. There is to be no use of weapons by volunteers, participants, or visitors.
  6. Animals may not be brought to camp without the permission of the Camp Directors (excluding certified service dogs).
  7. Personal vehicles will not be used while at camp, specifically not to transport a camper unless indicated necessary in an emergency by the Camp Directors.
  8. Personal sports equipment should not be used at camp unless otherwise authorized/inspected by the Camp Directors (such equipment includes: skis, life jacket, etc.).
    **NOTE: Camp WACK is not responsible for the damage or loss of personal equipment
  9. Offensive language is not permitted at camp by campers or volunteers.
  10. Benefits: You understand as a volunteer that normal and ordinary benefits (such as medical insurance) supplied under typical employment are not available through Camp WACK.
  11. Each Camp WACK volunteer is expected to be facilitating the activities of camp at all times, except when at lunch. We will do our best to rotate responsibilities at camp, but know you may be tired at the end of each day as you give your physical, mental and emotional energy. Please remember that we are here for the campers and we must put their needs before our own.
  12. Full, wholehearted participation and involvement is part of the job as a volunteer at Camp WACK. This means being part of everything and assisting when and where needed.
  13. Jewelry should be removed for your own safety.
  14. Volunteers 18 and over will have a background check performed.
  15. Cell phone use should be minimal throughout the day. We discourage devices on person d/t the nature of a water based event. We are not responsible for any damage that is caused to devices during your volunteering experience
  16. Social media policy: Sharing our exciting event at lunch or during designated break times is acceptable.  HOWEVER, photos should be limited to self with other volunteers, once you have received their consent.  Photos with campers are prohibited to share d/t privacy preferences for all. Camper family members are welcome to initiate posting but we strongly discourage any social media sharing between staff and campers at any time.

Swimsuit Policy

As volunteers at Camp WACK, we are surrounded by children of all ages and are often required to be very active in and out of the water. Thus, we are required to be mindful when selecting swimwear that is appropriate for our event.

  • No bikini swimsuits are allowed — mid-drifts must be covered (tankini swimsuits are appropriate if the abdomen is not visible)
  • No speedos are allowed