Summer Staff

Summer on Your Terms

1 Summer 3 Terms - Commit to one or all!

Term One: May 29-June 25

Term Two: June 24-July 16

Term Three: July 15-August 8

Full Summer: All Three Terms

*Ropes, admin, med staff, international staff & wilderness guides work the full summer

2 Weeks of Training - Commit to one!

Option One: May 11-19 (Lifeguard Training May 21-24)

Option Two: May 21-29 (Lifeguard Training May 16-19)

Community Events

Staff dinners (aka Fun Yums), time spent with full-time staff and their families, discipleship opportunities, and the occasional zip tower campout. There are many ways to come together and bond as staff who are all here to share the Gospel with Camp Eagle campers.

Food and Lodging

Camp Eagle Summer Staff live in dorm-style lodging throughout the summer. Lodging may differ depending on the department you are working with. For example, our Wilderness Guides spend some nights at campsites during trail/river trips.

All of our Summer Staff get to enjoy meals provided to them by our amazing kitchen staff throughout the summer. Gluten-free diets are accommodated.

Mentorship

1:1 mentorship is offered to all of our Summer Staff. On-site, weekly church services are also provided to help meet the spiritual needs of our Summer Staff.

BUILD AN EPIC RESUME WITH 10 RESUME BOOSTING SKILLS

Teamwork

Group projects don't stop after college. Show a hiring manager you have experience collaborating and working with different people to achieve a common goal. From facilitating activities, to navigating obstacles, to managing to get dozens of exciting pre-teens to calm down before bed, the skills you practice at camp will reflect how you work within a team.

Discipline

Diving deep into God's word and climbing (literally!) huge mountains are just two examples of daily camp adventures that require perseverance and discipline. Choosing a summer at Camp Eagle shows employers you have the mental toughness to not only start adventures - physical, emotional, and spiritual - but to finish them too.

Leadership

Leading and mentoring young campers by guiding them through meaningful experiences is a large and important part of being a camp counselor. Employers want tot know you have the experience and ability to lead a team. There will be times in your career when someone will need to step up and take the lead on a project, and your employer will know they can count on you.

Social skills

One of the most exciting parts of camp (and one of Camp Eagle's missions) is to help build authentic relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ from all walks of life. Working at Camp Eagle indicates you have both experience and success using social skills that will translate well in any workplace environment.

Communication

No matter the time of the day, being a staffer at Camp Eagle means you have had daily practice communicating effectively to co-workers, campers, and parents alike. Along with increased social skills, being an effective communicator is another strength employers look for in a candidate. Through problem-solving tasks and group activities as a staffer, you've developed the confidence you need to communicate in any future setting.

Self-Motivation

During most summer camp activities, you and your team are working towards a common goal. You all have one objective in mind, but that doesn't mean that everyone is equally motivated. When you show your employer that you're a goal oriented self-starter, you're showing them that you do not need constant supervision or hand-holding through any process. Employers want someone who is independent and isn't a drain on the resources of the team.

Quick Learner

At camp, no two adventures are ever the same. You're either learning new skills, developing more efficient processes, or incorporating prior knowledge into new settings. Showing employers that you embrace learning fresh concepts and applying them gives confidence you'll be a productive and efficient addition to their team.

Adaptable

What happens when that sunny day suddenly turns dark and rainy? Or when you have to make cleaning up all of a sudden look super fun? You take it head on, think outside the box, get out of your comfort zone, and adapt! Potential employers are always on the lookout for someone who can take on any task that comes their way, and after a summer at Camp Eagle, you've got it covered!

Resilient

A summer at Camp Eagle is inspiring and fun with never a dull moment. But that's not to say the work won't challenge you! Bouncing back from disappointments, while also learning how to take constructive feedback in stride, builds resilience. This skill will, hands-down, make you a valuable front runner for any place of employment.

Problem Solver

Future employers like hiring people who are active problem solvers. Whether it's working with a team or dealing with the frustration of not getting something right on the first try, the dedication it takes to solve a problem without support or supervision from others shows your resourcefulness and makes you a great candidate.