Summer Staff
Applications will be open soon for Summer 2021!
STAFF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a growing Christian in fellowship with Christ and other believers.
- Must be at least 17 years old and a high school graduate (except for SaLT Staff who range from 15-17 years).
- Should be self-motivated and teachable.
- Must love children and youth.
- Should be willing to serve in any capacity.
- Must abide by IdRaHaJe’s doctrinal statement and policies.
- Must be willing to set aside personal freedoms for the sake of the gospel being preached without distractions.
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Interested in extending your summer camp experience? Â Consider applying for the IdRaHaJe Christian Camping Internship. Â To learn more, visit our Work at IdRaHaJe Page.
IMPORTANT SUMMER 2021 DATES:
- Saturday, May 22 – Staff Training begins.
- Sunday, June 6 – First Day of Summer Camp with Campers.
- Saturday, August 7 – Last Day of Summer Camp.
Positions Available
General Summer Staff
General Summer Staff
Age 17 + (High School Graduate), 11 week commitmentÂ
As a General Summer Staff member, you will play a vital role in our camp ministry. You will be counseling, teaching skills classes, operating our camp stores, and other various tasks – you will do it all! Most of the time, our general staff will be counseling a group of campers by leading them through Bible times, games, skills classes, and speaking truth into their lives all while staying in a cabin or tepee with them for the week. Occasionally, our general staff will be assigned another role on camp where you are able to support those who are counseling for the week and have some time for your own personal growth with some lead staff building into you.
Adventure Staff
Adventure Staff
Age 19+, 12.5 week commitment
Adventure Staff are responsible for running Narrow Way Expeditions. This involves facilitating adventure activities for resident campers of all ages and guiding adventure trips for middle and high school students. Activities include mountain biking, climbing, rappelling, backpacking, high and low ropes course and flat-water kayaking.
Support Staff
Support Staff
Age 18+, 11 week commitment
OPTIONS:
Responsible for the medical care of summer campers, providing health screening, medicine administration, and caring for the medical needs/emergencies arising at one or more of the resident camps. RN, LPN or board eligible RN or LPN new graduate preferred. WFAs, WFRs, or First Responders may be considered. Current CPR and First Aid (or higher medical certification) required.Â
Responsible for assisting our office manager in answering phones, sorting mail and emails, helping with registration, data entry, camper contact and other receptionist and secretarial responsibilities. Computer experience necessary, registration software experience preferred.
Responsible for animal care, leading horse rides and performing related chores. Current CPR and First Aid Certification required. Camp will offer this the day before training begins if you do not hold a current certification.
Responsible for food preparation, kitchen staff supervision and kitchen/dining hall cleanliness in one of five camp kitchens. Most kitchens will have two cooks. Previous cooking experience is preferred.
Servant and Leadership Training (SaLT) Staff – Ages 15-17
SaLT Staff
Service and Leadership Training (SaLT) participants must apply and be accepted into the program. SaLT will be responsible for setting up, serving and cleaning up after meals, general housekeeping and sanitizing, and various roles helping with the operation of camp. As a SaLT, you will get the experience of living in a Christian community, daily discipleship times with peers, serving in various roles around camp all while learning to serve and grow in your faith under the guidance of counselors and our SaLT Supervisor.
Specific dates and detailed information coming soon!
FAQs
What is the purpose of IdRaHaJe’s summer camp ministry?
- To present Jesus Christ to campers through Biblical teaching and personal example, thus giving campers the opportunity to accept Jesus as their personal Savior and grow in their Christian life
- To train and grow campers in practical Christian leadership
- To provide spiritual enrichment
- To encourage the development of Biblical values and life-styles
I am applying to be a general staff member…What should I expect?
Your primary role is counseling our campers. The welfare, health, safety, and acceptance of each camper is the responsibility of the counselor. As a counselor, you will be expected to complete, at a minimum, the following duties:
- Maintain a personal interest in each camper
- Share the salvation message with each camper and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Christ
- Lead morning and evening devotions with the cabin group (lesson material will be provided)
- Provide supervision and care for campers at all times
- Manage camper behavior
- Plan activities with cabin group (size may range from 6-12 campers depending on the age)
- Teach skill activities
- Help lead games, worship and any other activities that will enhance the camp program
- Serve in a support staff role for up to 2 weeks of the duration of summer
Occasionally, our general staff will be assigned another role on camp where you are able to support those who are counseling for the week.
I am applying to be a support staff member…What should I expect?
What will my summer schedule look like?
Summer camp runs for nine weeks with each camp beginning on Sunday (11:30am) and ending on Saturday (10:00am). General staff training is required for all staff and runs for two weeks prior to campers arriving. All staff should check with their direct supervisor to verify the expected start of employment.
What does a day of camp look like?
8-9am: Breakfast & Personal Devo
9am-12pm: Activity Rotation
12-1pm: Lunch
1-6pm: Activity Rotation
6-7pm: Dinner
7-8pm: Activity Rotation
8-9pm: Bedtime
Need more information? Please contact us by emailing summer@idrahaje.org or calling 303-838-5668.