Current 11th & 12th graders
Leaders
Completing The Journey as Junior Staff
December 2, 2023
Kindred Kickoff
Help run the Kindred Kickoff as a facilitator, photographer, group leader, and more!
February 10-11, 2024
Winter Weekend
Help run the Winter Weekend as a facilitator, photographer, group leader, and more!
April 6-7, 2024
Spring Weekend
Assist with the Spring Weekend for the 7th & 8th grade group.
Help run Camp Kindred! Roles include kitchen staff, program support, group leaders, and more!
Summer Camp!
June 16-21 and/or June 23-28, 2024
“Leaders,” or junior staff, complete the Project Kindred journey by working in various roles throughout the year. They will participate in all Kindred programs, assisting the Project Kindred staff and learning key leadership roles. They will earn a stipend for their work.
Safety First
Nothing is more important than the physical and emotional safety of our campers!
Low Ratio
We maintain a 1:4 staff to camper ratio. This low ratio ensures that all campers are under constant supervision. It also allows cabin leaders to pick up on issues a camper may be having and address those issues quickly.
Training
Our staff undergo intensive training in CPR, First Aid, building emotional safety for children, preventing bullying, and more. There is also a Registered Nurse or EMT onsite 24/7.
Quality
Our camp is hosted at an American Camp Association accredited facility, which requires compliance with over 300 health, safety, and program quality standards.
FAQs
Who Are The Staff?
Project Kindred staff are youth development professionals. They all come with vast experience and a passion for working with young people. Some are Milwaukee Public School teachers, others are school social workers or counselors, some are after-school program leaders. We maintain a 1:4 staff to camp ratio. All staff participates in a week of training covering inclusive practices, ensuring emotional safety, CPR and first aid, and more.
What Does It Cost?
To ensure equitable access, families simply choose their own price for our programs. When you register online, you’ll choose between 10 different price options, no questions asked. Please just choose the option that works best for your family. The higher price options include a donation to help cover the cost for another family. All campers receive the same high-quality experience, regardless of the price you choose.
Where Will We Sleep?
Participants stay in comfortable cabins with bunk beds for most programs. Those going on camping trips or expeditions will sleep in tents in warm, comfortable sleeping bags (provided by us). Some buildings have attached bathrooms, others have a central bathhouse a short walk away. Our staff stay in the same building as the participants to ensure proper supervision.
What Will We Eat?
We serve hot, delicious, nutritious food for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. That might include an egg bake or pancakes, hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos, spaghetti, and more. We can accommodate all dietary needs and restrictions. There’s always extra food available when you’re hungry, and we provide two scheduled snacks per day. Those going on camping trips and expeditions will prepare their own delicious meals on camp stoves or over the campfire.
Who Else Will Be There?
At camp, you will see campers from grades 5th-12th. While you will be there the whole week, these different grades will be in and out of the camp on their own adventures.
I’ve Never Been To Camp…
We understand that going to an overnight program is a big deal. We’d love the opportunity to answer any questions or address any concerns you have. Please email, call, or text us any time.
Key Dates
Family Orientation Options: Wednesday, November 15 or Saturday, November 18
Kindred Kickoff: Saturday, December 2
Winter Weekend: Saturday-Sunday, February 10-11
Spring Weekend: Saturday-Sunday, April 6-7
Summer Camp: Sunday-Friday, June 16-21 and/or June 23-28
