Summer 2026 Thousand Pines Program Staff

tmcamping; Crestline (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Summer 2026 Program Lead and Counseling Staff

Thousand Pines requires that staff be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.

Program Leads – 3 Positions

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily schedule (ringing the bell, directing guests, supervising campers).
• Oversee daily/nightly cabin checks, chapel sessions management, free-time activities.
• Act as first point of contact to meet the needs of guest campers and church leadership.
• Problem solve as needed.

Counseling Staff – 4 Positions

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual campers with a cabin counselor for the week.
• Stay in a cabin of students to serve as a Christian mentor and facilitate their week of camp.
• Attend counselor meetings and accompany cabin to all activities.
• Lead cabin in Bible devotions.

Requirements: Display a vibrant faith and relate well to junior high and high school students.

Program Activities – 4 Positions

Responsibilities:

• Host morning and evening chapels.
• Run stage games and facilitate transitions between band and speaker.
• Lead various activities and tournaments throughout the week.
• Use microphone confidently in front of large groups and articulate the Gospel.

Program Activities Supervisor – 1 Position

Responsibilities:

• Assist Program Manager in development and execution of all TP Programs.
• Handle administrative tasks such as meetings, schedules, and contracts.

Season Details

• Summer Seasonal, full time; live on site.
• Summer Season: May 31 – August 9.
• Pay rate $360–$420 a week depending on position and experience.
• Potential to stay after summer season at an hourly rate.