Staff Information

We are no longer accepting staff applications for the 2024 Calvin Camp year. Please email calvincampstaff@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

ALL applying staff members, including returning staff, will be required to submit Trails, CBI, and FBI background checks, including fingerprinting. Upon your hire date, the Staffing Coordinator will send you details on how to obtain these checks best and submit them to Calvin Camp. You will not be able to work without submitting this information.


Staff Position Descriptions 

Counselor: Must be at least 18 years of age.  Supervise campers in daily activities; plan nightly cabin devotions; supervise daily cabin cleanup; assist campers in creating a skit for Talent Night.  Counselors are needed based on the number of campers we are serving each week. There are typically 8 campers per counselor.

Archery Instructor: Must be at least 16 years of age and CPR certified.  Supervise archery range; instruct campers in use of bow and arrow; maintain and repair equipment. One archery instructor is needed each week.

Bible Leader: Must be at least 16 years of age.  Plan daily Bible lessons for campers using prepared materials; lead daily Bible lessons.  Two Bible leaders are needed each week.

Camp Hand: Must be at least 16 years of age.  Answer to Camp Director and assist with camp program, cleanup, and maintenance.  Two camp hands are needed each week.

Cook: Must be at least 21 years of age.  Work with Calvin Camp Board to create a menu compliant with state regulations; prepare meals in a timely manner for up to 100 people. One cooks are needed each week.

Cook’s Helper: Must be at least 18 years of age.  Assist with meal preparation, cooking, and cleanup. Up to two helpers are needed each week.

Craft Leader: Must be at least 16 years of age.  Supervise and instruct campers in creating daily crafts and projects.  One craft leader is needed each week.

Lifeguard: Must be at least 16 years of age and have Advanced Lifesaving and CPR Certifications or Shallow Water Safety. Supervise the pool, instruct campers in the safe use of the pool; design and implement pool games for campers.  One lifeguard is needed each week.

Nurse: Must be at least 21 years of age and have current RN, LPM, EMT, or Advanced Lifesaving certification.  Be on call to provide first aid to campers and staff.  Store, dispense, and document medications for campers and staff.  One nurse is needed each week.

Riflery Instructor: Must be at least 18 years of age and have current Hunter Safety and CPR certifications. Supervise shooting range, instruct campers in gun safety and handling, and clean and repair equipment.  One riflery instructor is needed each week.

Ropes Course Supervisor: Must be at least 16 years of age.  Develop and run daily “team-building” games and activities on the ropes course. Must be CPR certified.  One game leader is needed for each week.

Director: Must be at least 21 years of age. Create daily schedules for camp activities. Manage camper and staff relations, create and administer games.

Assistant Director: Must be at least 18 years of age and assist the Director in their duties at camp. Help manage and facilitate camp days, nights and activities. Assist and lead fellow staff members in their jobs.

Camp Operations: Must be at least 18 years of age. Support camp operations by taking photos and videos around camp as needed throughout the week and post to social media. Organize gluten free meals for campers. Assist Director during camp inspection. Fill in for staff when needed.