Camp was founded in 1947 by Mr. and Mrs. Welton Alm, life long residents of Nelsonville. It was named Camp Mikquano which is a Menominee word for "Turtle” or lake of the Turtle. The lake was named Stoltenburg Lake until the name was changed to Lake Elaine, after Mrs. Alm. The camp began as a private boy’s sports summer camp.
In 1966 the camp was purchased by Dr. and Mrs. Bob Schmatz. The Schmatz’s ran it as a private boy’s summer camp until 1978. Dr. Schmatz was an education professor at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
In 1978 the camp was sold and also opperated as a private boy’s summer camp for five years.
Keith and Terry Eichmann purchased the camp in 1985 and changed the name to Glacier Hollow. They remodeled the camp, including turning it into a co-ed facility. Their goal was to keep camp as a place for people of all ages to enjoy and reconnect with the natural environment.
Starting in 1998 the Stevens Point Area YMCA began leasing the Glacier Hollow camp property for its two week-long resident camps. In 2005 the YMCA began leasing the entire facility to run Day Camp, Resident Camp and Teen Adventure Trip programs. In 2010 the Stevens Point Area YMCA purchased camp and will continue operating the property as a nature based camp while carrying on the many positive growth experiences and memories of campers to come!
Glacier Hollow is located in Nelsonville, Wisconsin, 14 miles east of Stevens Point. The site covers 100+ acres of woodland glacial ridges and hollows. A grass covered trail winds through the remaining undeveloped acres of woodland. The 15 acre lake is 30 feet deep in the center and has a gently sloping sand bottom swimming area. The camp also has an nature trail, basketball and volleyball courts, softball diamond, archery range and soccer field. The Tomorrow River is within walking distance.
The camp can sleep up to 75 people in cabins that were built from lumber harvested on-site. Other buildings include modern bathroom and shower building, trading post, log-style dining lodge and recreational center, campfire gazebo, health lodge, program office and residence home.
We are in the early stages of an exciting potential partnership with the Tomorrow River School District, which has the possiility of bringing in a charter school operated by the district from September-May. This parternship woould bring significant upgrades to the camp property and build a strong partnership for generations.
The Stevens Point Area YMCA is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director for YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow, a 100+-acre outdoor education and summer camp program serving youth, families, and the community.
The Director of YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple program areas including:
Summer Camp programs- both resident and day camp
School-year programming for before and after school of 7 elementary schools
School district partnerships
Annual fundraising initiatives and events
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow facilities and grounds
This leader works closely with staff, volunteers, and the YMCA Leadership Team to ensure program growth, safety, member satisfaction, and financial sustainability.
Education/Training/Certifications:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in education, child development, recreation, camp management, environmental education, or related field preferred.
2. CPR and First Aid certification
3. New hire orientation
4. Blood Borne Pathogens Training
5. Lifeguarding certification preferred or ability to obtain
6. ARC Emergency Response or equivalent required by start of Summer Camp Program
7. Valid Wisconsin Hunters Safety Certificate or ability to obtain
8. Training and certification to facilitate low-ropes course programming or ability to obtain
9. Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff & Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Awareness
10. In-service training to maintain child care licensing certification
11. Valid Class D driver’s license
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
1. At least two years’ experience working with youth, ages 6-17 years
2. At least two years’ summer camp experience in a leadership capacity
3. Must meet qualifications for:
a. Program Director under DCF 252 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers (School-Age Care)
b. Working knowledge of DCF 251 and 252 Licensing Rules for Wisconsin
4. Experience in outdoor adventure/recreational activities (e.g. backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing), experiential education, environmental education, arts and crafts, campfires and field sports
5. A thorough working knowledge of the characteristics and development of youth and age-appropriate programming
6. Must have a background in team building activities, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and relationship building with all ages
7. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and other basic computer functions
8. Supervisory experience and skills and experience with recruitment and management of staff and volunteers
1. Plan, develop, schedule registration, secure locations and manage all programming in the department.
2. Develop and periodically review an effective, efficient department structure. This includes daily program operational procedures and guidelines/standards for program delivery.
3. Observe, monitor, and evaluate all programs on an on-going basis both formally/informally and with input from members/participants/staff. This includes effectively responding to concerns, suggestions, and complaints.
4. Using program/participant data and trend information, monitor, revise and develop programs.
5. Develop and revise program policies and procedures.
6. Actively engage in fundraising efforts including but not limited to Annual Campaign, United Way and Special Events. Manage all requirements related to department funds received United Way, Grants or program contributions.
7. Responsible for selection, training, scheduling, directing, supervision and performance of staff and volunteers.
8. Plan, develop, schedule registration, secure locations, promote and manage all programming.
9. Ensure all programs and sites are operating in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures and in compliance with State Licensing requirements. This includes staff/child ratios, continuing education records, non-compliance paperwork, classroom, medical journals, and staff/child files.
10. Ensure program quality in the delivery of all aspects of camp/school-age care operations utilizing accreditation criteria as the measurement standard.
11. Responsible for all functions relative to facility management.
12. Ensure all departmental staff receive appropriate position orientation, annual OSHA training, ongoing training, and opportunities to attend employment meetings.
13. Plan and conduct periodic staff meetings and trainings.
14. Develop, monitor, and revise short and long-range training plans for departmental staff, with emphasis on increasing staff retention and enhancement of program quality.
15. Develop, implement, and monitor the department budgets, making income, expense, and/or personnel modifications as required to meet goals and YMCA Mission.
16. Oversee and effectively manage purchase of all program materials, supplies, and equipment.
17. Assist with using various media sources to promote school age and camp operations. Materials are coordinated through the marketing department.
18. Maintain timely and accurate communication with departmental staff and colleagues.
19. Assist in all program areas and child care as needed.
20. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community organizations and townships.
21. Develop awareness and an atmosphere of support for the YMCA and its programs within the community, through active membership in related YMCA, community, educational and professional organizations.
22. Serve as contributing management team member in the overall YMCA organization to develop and maintain operation of a quality, charitable, non-profit organization.
23. Serve in lead or supporting roles for identified YMCA special events.
24. Demonstrate and communicate YMCA Mission, purpose, goals, policies and standards to staff, volunteers, parents, and program participants.
25. Attend specified organizational meetings and communicate relevant information to department staff.
26. Perform other duties as assigned.