SUMMER STAFF

2023

SUMMER STAFF 2023

THREE STEP PROCESS

APPLICATION

ESSAY

INTERVIEW

CAMP CH-YO-CA’s Teams

  • Camp CH-YO-CA's Summer directors intentionally foster a unified culture of joyful servanthood. We ask all staff to be ready to teach, listen, or pray for a camper. While also setting an example with words and actions by encouraging participation and supporting other teams when needed.

  • Each summer staff position will be part of a team of individuals that serve a specific purpose. 

  • Each team is greatly valued and contributes to our mission which is equipping, encouraging, and empowering each camper with the Gospel of Jesus.

SUMMER POSITIONS

  • COUNSELOR

    Counselors live with, supervise, instruct, serve, and are campers' first level of guidance. They are role models, friends, teachers, spiritual leaders, organizers, rule keepers, and energy setters.

  • MINISTRY PROGRAMS

    The Programs Team is responsible for the things the campers experience. They host the morning Bible devotionals and organize small groups. They prepare music, skits, decorations, lights, and props for big nighttime activities.

  • ACTIVITIES

    The Activities Team is responsible for everything the campers participate in. They make sure all of the sports areas are prepared, the counselors are prepared for their electives, the tournaments run efficiently, and preparing the field and lake for activities.

  • DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

    Day Camp Counselors have the same roles as counselors for 4-7-year-olds. These campers arrive in the morning and leave before dinner.

  • OFFICE

    The Office Team is doing all things paper, organization, and assisting. They will organize mail, ensure all Bible teachers have materials, keep track of staff and campers checking in and checking out, organize lost and found, help with laundry, and help set up for theme nights.

  • MEDIA

    The Media Team includes photography, videography, editing, and social media posting. The Media Team also hosts the Christian Youth Camp Podcast. Individuals are expected to have their cameras and previous experience in the area they are hired for.

  • KITCHEN

    The Kitchen Team prepares meals and snacks. A summer staff member’s role in the kitchen is to help the cooks prepare, serve, and clean.

  • MAINTENANCE

    The Maintenance Team is the backbone of our Summer Camp. Their responsibilities include keeping the main area clean, keeping water jugs filled, cleaning the bathhouses and all other bathrooms, cleaning the pool area, helping in the kitchen, trash, and special projects the camp may be working on.

  • ARTS & CRAFTS

    The Arts and Crafts Team teaches art classes to the campers, work with the other teams to prepare props, and supervises the art and craft electives.

  • WORSHIP

    The Worship Team prepares and leads worship nightly for the campers. They also work with the Programs team to plan acoustic sets and music for activities.

Testimonies from Previous Counselors

  • “Being at camp Camp CH-YO-CA was a blessing of joy and fun every day with the campers. From morning bible to campfire, there is never a dull moment. Games, deep conversations, and shared love for Jesus make CAMP a special place to spend your summer!”

    Stone Nix

  • “Camp CH-YO-CA is seriously the best summer job of all time! The community you are embraced by is like no other! The summers I spent at camp affirmed my spiritual gifts while challenging me to grow! One summer at Camp CH-YO-CA will change your life!

    Presley Williams

  • "Camp CH-YO-CA was such an amazing experience for me as a staff member! I built relationships with other students and campers that will last a lifetime!”

    Dixie Marie

The application takes about 20 minutes. It will be very helpful for you to prepare this list in advance: Drivers license, Social security number, School year, address, Parents’ address, GPA, Previous employers' phone numbers and email, and Requested off weeks.

You will also need to provide three references. These references may be previous employers, pastors, professors, leaders, or mentors. It is helpful to ask them and to gather their phone number and email before beginning the application.

Click “Application” to Start Process.

ESSAY

Instructions will be given after application submission

Essay Guidelines: word document or pdf. Size 14 font. At least one paragraph is expected in each section. You may write as needed to answer the questions sufficiently
In your essay, you will be answering three questions:

  1. How has the Gospel shaped your life?

  2. Why do you want to work at Camp CH-YO-CA this summer?

  3. What are your future goals?

Be open and honest in your essay. We want you to have the best summer possible, and the more information we know, the better we can position you to succeed.

You will be contacted to schedule your first of three interviews either over the phone or in person.

INTERVIEW

You will have three interviews before you are offered a position. The interview may be held over the phone, as a video call, or in person if possible. You may receive a no-hire notification after any step.

Interview 1 will be a casual interview with a returning staff member. The goal is to determine if you will succeed in the CAMP CH-YO-CA culture.

Interview 2 will be with the person who will be your team leader for the summer. If you are applying for multiple teams, then you may have interviews with each leader. The goal is to determine if you will succeed in your role.

Interview 3 will be with John Luke, the executive director. He will make the final call for all hired staff.

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  • First, read the Process page, then click the blue APPLICATION button at the top.

  • If you love Jesus, fun, and kids then this is the right camp for you! We have an easy going program that focuses on classic summer camp games, Biblical teaching, worship, and the outdoors.

  • All interviews and hiring will be completed by early February. Applicants will receive an employment offer or no-hire notification letter by March 1st.

  • Staff members must commit to one week of training and eight weeks of camp for nine weeks. Staff may request two weeks off that can be taken together or separately. Off weeks must be approved before May.

  • Yes. There are eight teams: Counselors, Media, Programs, Activities, Office, Maintenance, and Kitchen. All staff are hired for a "base team" and then rotated as needed.

  • All staff stays on the campground on the weekends when staying in town. Staff can check out if they are going on weekend trips.

  • Summer staff must be between the ages of 18-24.

  • $200 a week.

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Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS