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Wilderness Resort

About the employer

Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort is America’s Largest Waterpark resort located in the heart of the Wisconsin Dells!! We have 4 outdoor and 4 indoor waterparks totaling 250,000 square feet of family fun. When not working you have the opportunity to take advantage of the resort amenities and discounts as restaurants! The resort has approximately 1,200 units including standard hotel rooms, villas, condos and cabins. The Wilderness employs 700 Work and Travel participants annually. We hire students from all over the world, so you will have an opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy some new experiences.

Housing Information: Housing will be in offered at property on Wilderness Resort it is walking distance/bike riding distance of employment. Students will share the same housing buildings with mixed genders but rooming assignments will be one gender. Kitchen is a common area and students may need to go outside to access. Students will be provided with a blanket, and will be required to buy a bed in a bag for $25. The set includes a sheet set, pillow, pillowcase, blanket, bath towel, wash cloth, face clothe, and laundry bag. The housing deposit is $200 ($150 Security Deposit plus a $50 Non-Refundable Administrative Fee due on arrival).
Arrival Information: You will need to arrive Chicago O’Hare Airport. From there to Wisconsin Dells you will take the CTA Blue Line El Train.  The train will leave every 10 minutes 24 hours/day.  Take the CTA Blue Line to the Clinton Street stop. (approximately 50 minutes).  Next you will take the Greyhound Bus to Wisconsin Dells. To the Greyhound Station:  Get off the train and exit the station.  Walk one block South on Clinton Street to Harrison Street.  Go right on Harrison Street.  The Downtown Chicago Greyhound Bus Station will be one block ahead at 630 West Harrison.  Be sure to look for scheduled times at www.greyhound.com .  The Greyhound Bus will drop you off in Wisconsin Dells at the Citgo Gas Station at 611 Frontage Road at the crossroads of Highway 13 and County Road H, Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Why work there

 

  • Second jobs available within walking distance of housing;
  • Trips to Nearby/Major Attractions and major cities;
  • Offering the opportunity to participate to sporting events;
  • Organizing shopping trips, movie and game nights for employees;

Location

The Wisconsin Dells is a busy town that receives many J-1 students throughout the year making it a great place to meet new friends. In the winter enjoy ice skating, making snowmen or having an old fashioned snow ball fight! Make sure you visit the downtown Dells for shopping, eat iconic American foods such as a hearty mac and cheese made with real Wisconsin cheddar at one of the many restaurants or test your trivia knowledge at a local bar. In this safe environment you can experience Midwestern hospitality, try something new and make memories that will last a lifetime!