Camp Sweet Life 2023
Camp Sweet Life is looking for multiple staff positions for our 2025 camp! Check out the linked brochures below to learn more information about the available positions and how to apply:
Camp Counselor Job Description
Camp Medical Staff Job Description
To apply, please complete an application HERE.
Questions: call 507-934-9352 or email: info@campsweetlife.org and your question will be directed to the right area!
Our Camp Staff:
Camp Director – Rene’ Maes Jr.
Camp Medical Director – Jenny Kyllo, MD
Camp CIT Coordinator – Kristin Kilgren
Camp Nutritionist – Tara Forner
Camp Sweet Life Admin – Ashley Bedard
Social Worker – Beth Steinleitner
Camp Program Coordinators – Tara Littler-Scholl and Deb Hadiji
CSL Connects/Marketing – Mary Smith
Kristin Kilgren – Lead Camp Counselor
Kristin Kilgren has volunteered at Camp Sweet Life since 2022. She has been a type 1 diabetic since the age of 5. Going to a diabetes camp as a child made a huge impact on Kristin and she hopes to help create those same meaningful experiences for campers at Camp Sweet Life!
Natalie Kunkel – Assistant Lead Counselor
Natalie Kunkel is from Hutchinson, MN, and has been involved with Camp Sweet Life since 2012 as a camper, CIT, counselor, and now Assistant to the Counselor Lead. Natalie has been type one diabetic since 2011. Camp Sweet Life was her favorite part of summer. Outside of camp, Natalie is finishing her degree in Paralegal Studies with an expected graduation date of May 2025.
Kim Novotny – Assistant Lead Counselor
Hello! My name is Kimberly and I have been a diabetic for 22 years. I am excited to be joining the Camp Sweet Life team as a Counselor Assistant Lead. In the past, I have been a part of Camp Sweet Life as both a camper and a counselor. I look forward to being able to continue giving back to an organization that helped me to find pride in my identity as a diabetic. I hope to inspire that same confidence and pride in the counselors and campers I work alongside.
Mary Smith – Assistant Lead Counselor
Mary Smith is passionate about building community and support networks for families affected by diabetes. She currently serves as the Counselor Lead at Camp Sweet Life, helping to create meaningful connections and experiences for campers.