Camp Counselor - Christian Summer Camp (Overnight & Day Camps)

Sprucelake; Canadensis (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experience with campers

Summer ministry team

Job summary

Spruce Lake Ministries is seeking camp counselors for Day Camp and Overnight Camp to share Christ, lead activities, and mentor campers in a fun, safe environment.

You will work with a strong summer ministry team, guiding groups of campers aged 5–18 and participating in worship, Bible stories, and recreational activities. Roles emphasize responsibility, enthusiasm, and a heart for mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Must be responsible and fun.
• Desire to point people toward Christ.
• Experience working with campers is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of campers with support from camp leadership.
• Work with assistant counselors to guide campers and activities.
• Engage campers in worship and Bible storytelling.
• Facilitate day and overnight camp activities and events.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Responsibility

Outdoor activities

Job description

Share Christ and have a blast with the campers in your group as you build relationships!

Pay from $320/week for assistant counselors up to $500/week for senior counselors (ages 18+).

Assistant camp counselors (starting at age 17) gain experience working with campers with guidance from senior counselors and camp leadership.

Senior camp counselors (starting at age 18) lead small groups of campers with support from camp leadership and assistant counselors.

Spruce Lake Day Camp provides a fun and caring place for campers ages 5-15 to learn about God and enjoy time outdoors with friends.

Spruce Lake's Overnight Camp gives kids ages 8-18 the opportunity to experience adventure and fun in God's creation for a week at a time with other kids their age.

Camp counselors in both Day Camp & Overnight Camp have a profound impact on each camper's experience and make what we do at camp possible.

Each summer we look for individuals who are responsible, fun, and have a desire to point people towards Christ! You will be working with an amazing summer ministry team as well as discipling campers and doing life in community.

A Day in Life at Camp

• Start each day with a time of worship and brief Bible story/study
• Enjoy Awesome Fun Activities with your campers
• Lunch Time!
• Water Fun - Swim at the pool, go down the waterslide, or kayak on the pond
• Wrap-Up & Dismissal for Day Camp / Dinner for Overnight Camp
• Rec Hour - big group games on the ballfield
• Fireside - a highlight of the day - fun and meaningful worship with the overnight campers
• Sleep well (Sleepouts optional!)

Learn more about Day Camp and Overnight Camp at this link.

Spruce Lake Ministries, Pinebrook or Spruce Lake, does not currently hire anyone who is not authorized to work in the US, nor are we able to sponsor international employees or volunteers.

At the employer's expense, all employment hires are contingent upon completion of FBI Criminal Background fingerprint clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and PA Criminal History Clearance.

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