How to Be a Church Camp Counselor
Working as a church camp counselor could be one of the most rewarding jobs you will ever have. You are paid to spend time playing sports, making crafts and leading Bible studies with your campers. Depending on the camp, you will spend a week, a month or an entire summer forming relationships with campers and helping them find the love of Jesus.
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Instructions
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Before Camp Begins
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Talk to your pastor. This is one of the most effective way to find camps that are looking for counselors; your pastor probably has a list of camps associated with your church. You will also need to ask him to be a reference for your application.
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Apply to work as a church camp counselor. You will find some camps have online applications to complete, while others have only paper forms. Whichever you complete, you will also have to have at least 2 references to submit.
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Commit to spend your summer working at the camp. With the need for counselors high, most camps will want a solid commitment of your time for the summer months.
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Attend required training. Many camps will ask you to live at the camp for at least a week before any campers arrive. This is the time to learn camp routines and get to know the other staff members.
During Camp
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Be responsible for your campers. You will need to know where your campers are during the day and night.
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Have personal devotions every day. You will not be able to help your campers grow spiritually, if you neglect your own growth. Find a quiet time to sit down with your Bible and notebook and meet with Jesus.
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Hold daily devotions with your campers. As a church camp counselor you are in charge of short daily Bible study and prayer times. Often the camp administration will supply the study that they want you to follow.
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Participate in the life of the camp. Your campers will have a more memorable experience if you plunge in and enjoy every aspect of church camp with them. Eat, sleep, clean, worship and play together, in order to create an unforgettable experience.
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