Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator Join in our mission of providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities!

As a True Friends Activities Coordinator,You'll create and manage daily and weekly activity schedules that inspire fun, growth, and adventure for campers. You'll ensure all programming is engaging and safe while making a meaningful impact on campers' experiences. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead activities, foster skill-building, and contribute to unforgettable summer memories.

Seasonal, Late May - Mid August 2026

In‑Person, Camp Courage, Maple Lake, MN

$407‑$467 per week based on tenure with True Friends, plus opportunity for end‑of‑summer bonus

• 6-7 weeks worked | additional $60 per week worked
• 8-9 weeks worked | additional $70 per week worked
• 10-11 weeks worked | additional $80 per week worked
• 12-14 weeks worked | additional $90 per week worked
• Requirements: Resident or citizen of the USA, in ‘good standing’ with the organization and a live‑in summer camp staff member (excludes support staff)

• Opportunities to gain and strengthen leadership skills
• Meals and lodging provided during employment
• Gain hands‑on, career‑relevant experience
• Build your portfolio with diverse work examples
• Work in a scenic and inspiring work environment
• …and more!

• Oversee and supervise a team of Activities Counselors
• Design and implement innovative, adaptive activities for youth and adults with varying abilities
• Support and mentor Activities Counselors to develop high‑quality activity sessions
• Facilitate scheduling and coordinate activity details to provide engaging experiences for campers
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of all campers
• Create opportunities for empowerment, independence, and skill‑building
• Facilitate teambuilding, social skill development, and fun experiences
• Opportunities for specialized Activities Coordinators in waterfront, recreation, and creative arts areas

• Age 21+
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and lead engaging activities that promote participation and inclusion
• Comfortable being high‑energy while leading groups
• Experience as a manager or coach
• Highly organized with strong attention to details
• Ability to successfully lead and coach others
• Motivated to take initiative and serve as a role model for staff
• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others
• Able to support individuals with daily living skills
• Open to living and working in a communal setting
• Eager to take initiative and demonstrate strong work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable in an ever‑changing environment
• Highly valued, but not required: CPR/First Aid certification, Lifeguard certification, camping experience, prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Physical demands
  • Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move continually during working hours
  • Ability to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controls
  • May be required to wear a seat harness for up to 8 hours per day, hanging in harness up to 45 minutes at a time

True Friends’ programs include camp, respite, therapeutic horseback riding, conference and retreat, travel, and team building, serving over 25,000 individuals annually. With locations near Maple Lake, Annandale, Eden Prairie and Bemidji, MN, True Friends serves individuals in Minnesota and throughout the United States.