Drift Creek Camp’s Counselor in Training Program is designed
to mentor and train future counselors through providing service work that is
integral to camp operations. The program is open to youth ages 13-17. Our goal is to form a foundational
experience through Christian hospitality that will develop skills for future
ministry. This challenging opportunity
requires an attitude of service and a strong work ethic, through which we hope
to foster spiritual growth and the value of working with others. This important
“behind the scenes” work ensures that campers have the best experience possible
while at Drift Creek.
Responsibilities
Model
a committed Christian life before campers and other staff
Share
in the responsibility of making camp a great experience for all campers
Greet
campers & parents on registration day. Assist with camper check-in &
orientation
Participate
in a rotating schedule of dishes, child care, cleaning, as well as overall
facility transitions before and after each week of camp
Maintain
an attitude of flexibility and availability
Attend
camp fireside and chapel whenever it does not conflict with assigned duties
Contribute
to a spirit of unity, teamwork, and loyalty among staff
Be a
part of a daily discipleship-oriented Bible study time
Be
self-motivated to make sure duties are done promptly and to the best of your
ability
Maintain
a Christ-like attitude in words, dress, and actions
Be in
your assigned rooms and prepared for rest at the designated lights out
time. Adequate sleep is vital to
excellence. Also, be prepared to
rise at the appropriate time to begin morning duties.
Participants
should plan to leave personal listening devices behind so that they can fully
focus on the tasks being asked of them.
NOTE: The number of Counselors in Training each
week is limited. Applicants in the
eighth grade or younger are limited to one week of service. Exceptions will be given to this rule
if there are not enough applicants to fill all positions.
Counselors
and camp administration will be assigned the responsibility of mentoring teen
volunteers. If participants, their families or congregations wish to make a tax-deductible donation to help cover food & supervision costs, it is appreciated but not mandatory.
