Summer Staff

That depends on whether you feel called to work with children or not. Everyone starts with no experience. If you have a heart for kids, if you genuinely care about their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being, and you want to be a blessing to them, then the lack of experience should not deter you.

We have several opportunities for those who would like to serve but are under the age of 18. We also have leadership programs through which future summer staff candidates can develop leadership skills and start preparing for future camp roles.

Generally, we expect our staff to be available for the whole summer, as long as the program their placed in runs. We understand that some of our staff members have unique circumstances (i.e. medical or otherwise) which would cause them to miss time, and we do our best to accommodate that. If this applies to you, let us know ahead of time to see if we can make it work!

Yes. You need two new references. A lot can happen between two camp seasons, and it is helpful to hear from different people how you are growing personally and professionally, as well as in your relationship with Jesus.

There is a process to go through, but it is a great opportunity. Camp has had many international staff members over the past five years. Before you apply you need to make sure you are eligible for a J1 visa. You have to be in school or have a steady job where your employer expects you to return after the camp season. You will need to complete Camp’s application and participate in an interview. If you are offered a position, you will need to get connected with a visa sponsor agency. In short, they will be the ones who vouch for you at the US Embassy in your country. You will have to apply for a visa with their sponsorship. They will also help you sort out insurance and travel. There are several fees associated with this process: the visa sponsor will charge you, there is a visa fee, as well as travel expenses. While this may sound like a complicated process, your summer experience is truly worth it.

Yes. There can be several reasons why you were not offered a position previously, the most common is that we had candidates who were a better fit for the position. As you gain experience and grow personally, professionally, and in your relationship with Jesus, you’re becoming a stronger candidate.