Camp Positions

Big Camper

Big Campers spend their entire week with the campers, other than breaks and meetings. Each Big Camper will be assigned 1-2 Campers of their same gender, and will stay in the cabin with their campers. They spend the majority of their time with their campers and Buddy Campers, including meals, activities, and events. This position is on the front lines with the campers, and Big Campers are often just as impacted by the time at camp as their campers are.

Buddy Camper

Buddy Campers stay in the cabins with the Big Campers and Campers. They are there to support the Big Campers and relate to the Campers. Buddy Campers are not directly responsible for Campers, are never left alone with Campers, and cannot follow the Two-Deep rule.

Support Staff

The remainder of the staff at camp are considered Support Staff, and are in place to support Big Campers and Buddy Campers. Some Support Staff positions have more interaction with the Campers than others. Please see below for a brief explanation of the different positions.

Activity Centers- Our Activity Center has many different projects and activities to do, from tie-dye, arts and crafts, and bracelet making. We need several people to volunteer in the Activity Center.

Curriculum Coordinator- Receives all curriculum materials, and becomes familiar with everything needed for Chapel, Breakfast Club, and Drama. Prints and highlights scripts for each drama and puppet character, and helps purchase any props or items needed for object lessons.

Professional Counselor- Has a combination of experience and training working with kids from hard places, and provides a safety net for volunteers who are inexperienced working with hurting children. Serves as an emotional and behavioral support for Campers and Staff.

Bible Teacher- Coordinates chapel time in cooperation with Music and Drama Coordinators. Develops unique and engaging ways to teach the Campers the bible lessons of the week using the provided curriculum and theme.

Drama Coordinator- Chooses a Drama Team from Staff Members and Buddy Campers to participate in the drama and puppet skits. Coordinates practice and often acts in the skits with the team.

Drama and Puppet Team- Acts in the skits, practices during free time.

Breakfast Club- Engages with the Campers through the daily themes and verses. Creates object lessons that draw the campers into the Chapel time and builds their understanding.

Music Leader- Learns or creates dance moves to the camp songs. Leads the Campers in music during Chapel and Breakfast Club with use of video visual aids with the song words.

Camp Host- A person that is completely dedicated to spoiling the Big Campers, Buddy Campers, and Staff. In charge of keeping the Staff Lounge stocked with coffee, soda, and other drinks and snacks. Finds out what each volunteer likes, and creates special treat bags once or twice during camp, filled with their favorites. Uses their host/hostess abilities to treat volunteers royally!

Princess Palace- Volunteers create a fantasy wonderland for Campers to get pampered through makeup, dress up, and getting their hair and nails done. They help the Campers feel pretty and build confidence. They help the Campers get ready for the Princess Tea Party and Fashion Show.

Nurse- Responsible for all medicine intake and distribution for Campers and Staff that are staying in the cabins. First aid as needed, as well as taking care of any other medical needs.

Grandma and Grandpa- Add the dimension of an extended family to the camp. They hang out with the Campers, tell stories, give safe hugs, and help the Campers feel like part of a royal family.

Aunt and Uncle- Add the dimension of an extended family to the camp. They hang out with the Campers, tell stories, give safe hugs, and help the Campers feel like part of a royal family.

Photographer- Ensures that specific photos are taken of every camper (with their Big Camper, Buddy Camper, Grandma and Grandpa, etc.). Is mindful of "safe" (can be shared publicly without faces showing) and unsafe photos (where camper faces can be identified) and the need for both. Prints photos to include in the Camper's memory book.

Coach- Organizes non-competitive, engaging, physical activities for the campers to do during the Large Group Game time of the day.

Woodworking- Creates pre-cut wood DIY projects for the Campers to use. Typically 4-5 projects are available, such as bird houses, tool boxes, bug catchers, etc. Brings supplies for the Campers to use, such as nails, hammers, screw drivers, saws, and paint. Helps the Campers complete their projects, as needed.

Fishing- Maintains the fishing tackle box and fishing rods for the Campers to use. Stationed at the river, and helps Campers catch fish.

Float- Helps wherever needed at camp. Activities could include helping the Directors with projects, doing Camper laundry, purchasing supplies, helping in the supply trailer, helping with audio/video, helping with event preparation, etc.

Non-Camp Positions

Some positions do not have to entail attending the actual week of camp.

Registration Staff- Some staff return from camp for Camper Registration. However, Registration Staff are not required to attend camp.

Runner- Purchases and ships or delivers items that are required during the week of camp, such as Camper shoes, sleeping bags, pillows, medicine, etc. Receives birthday present list, and shops for birthday presents.

Special Events Cook- Prepares individual treats for the different night events, such as the Princess Tea Party, Man Cave Movie Night, and the Birthday Party. Makes sure that all Camper allergies are recognized and accommodated. Delivers the treats to camp at the beginning of the camp week.

Welcome Home Dinner- Prepares and serves dinner for the camp Volunteers on the Friday that camp is over. Ensures that all food allergies are recognized and accommodated. Makes the Volunteers feel spoiled as they decompress from the week of camp.

Prayer Partners- Keeps specific volunteers, and/or the camp as a whole, covered in prayer during the week of camp, and throughout the year as the Core Team prepares for camp.

Fundraising- Helps ensure that there are enough funds to run camp by creating fundraising events, asking for donations from area businesses, coordinates with restaurants and other businesses to have proceeds go toward camp, etc.

Please see our Volunteer Applications section to apply to be a part of camp!