Top Reasons to Work at Summer Camp:
1. Teach kids about Jesus and grow in your own personal relationship with God
Summer Camp is both a mission field as well as an opportunity for you to personally grow in relationship with Christ. By teaching Bible studies and walking alongside campers in their faith journey, you yourself will be challenged and grow to know Jesus in a more real way.
2. Be a part of an awesome community
Camp Eder is a great place to be welcomed into a community of like-minded people growing in faith together. We value our staff and providing a camp community that feels like home.
3. Build your leadership skills
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Become CPR and first aid certified
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Teamwork
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Creativity
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Respect
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Dedicated Work Ethic
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Communication
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Relationship Building
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Conflict Resolution
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Planning & Organizing
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Problem Solving
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Role Modeling
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Decision Making
4. Be a Mentor
Not only will you learn from the full time camp staff, you will be like a big brother or big sister to campers. Just as we go out of our way to train our staff and develop skills in teaching, coaching and child development, you will in turn teach campers the invaluable skills of independence, personal growth, teamwork, goal setting and most importantly share the gospel of Jesus.
5. Adventure in the outdoors
Camp provides adventures and activities you may not experience elsewhere. And you get to do it all in God's amazing creation. There is no way to describe what camp does to you. You will never regret it.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Male and Female Counselor:
Male and Female Counselor: Spend your summer ministering to youth and guiding them through a week of fun. Be used by God this summer! As a counselor, you will be responsible for the safety and daily activities of campers. Build relationships and memories to last a lifetime. PAID POSITION
Resource Staff
Work directly with the Camp Eder Food Service Manager, prepping food, setting, tables, doing dishes and learning other valuable food service skills. In addition, help our hospitality director with cleaning and maintaining camp so that it is a safe place for our campers to enjoy. PAID POSITION
Adult Volunteers:
Be a counselor, help out with summer camp programs, volunteer in a way the utilizes your talents and skills. Camp Eder is always in need of volunteers to make our summer programs a success. UNPAID POSITION
Lifeguard:
Provide lifesaving oversight for Camp Eder's summer program swim time and water sport activities. PAID POSITION
CIT:
(Counselor in Training) You will be an important team member of the Camp Eder Summer Staff. You will be working alongside counselors and paid employees to make summer a success. Once accepted into the CIT program we ask that CIT's devote time to attend staff training and two weeks of summer camp. UNPAID POSITION
All summer camp employees are expected to be available during entire summer camping season, 5 Weeks