Youth Counselors

Discover Yourself, Find Purpose, Belong to a Community

As a counselor, you'll have the chance to impact the lives of young campers in a profound way. You'll have the opportunity to mentor, encourage, and guide them as they navigate through various challenges and experiences.

This role offers a unique platform to inspire and be inspired, as you build meaningful relationships and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Joining the team of volunteer counselors at Camas Meadows Bible Camp might just be the life-changing opportunity you've been seeking.

Youth Counselors

  • For Ages 15+ (must be turning 15 the year you serve, entering 9th grade or with special director permission)

  • Recommended for stand out leaders who have a passion to serve and love others.

  • Gain experience and skills. You will receive extensive job & ministry training, while growing in faith and serving alongside a community with believers.

  • Earn volunteer hours. This is a volunteer position and you can earn volunteer hours for your school.

  • Staff Training required.
    Dates: June 16-21, 2024
    Cost: $75 staff fee*
    *includes staff shirt, staff hoodie, and training. (Not due until staff training)

  • All food & lodging is covered for staff each week they serve.

Opportunities to Counsel

Junior Camps are for kids ages 9-12, Middle School Camps are for kids ages 12-14 and Sr. High Camps are for kids ages 14-18.

June 16-21 - Staff Training [Required]
June 23-28 - Junior A Camp
July 7-12 - Middle School 1
July 14-19 - Junior B Camp
July 28-Aug 2 - Middle School 2
Aug 4-9 - Sr High Camp
Aug 14-17 - Family Camp
Winter 2026 - Jr & Sr Winter Camps

Staff Expectations

Our mission is to provide a Christ Centered camp where people can encounter Jesus Christ, through the word of God, the beauty of His creation and the community of His people.

Christ Centered

Our purpose is to know God and make Him known to the campers He brings us. It is essential, therefore, that our staff have a solid, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and a desire to share His love and truth with others.

Relational

Following Jesus means loving one another. We want to build healthy relationships – with campers, with other staff, and with God. These relationships are the most important part of camp and will be what campers remember most.

Serve in Community

Running a summer camp requires a lot of people in many different positions to be in constant interaction. A unified ministry team is essential for a successful summer camp. You will experience what a community of diverse believers looks like and learn to function as one body.

Servant’s Heart

Servant leadership is the example left by Jesus for us to follow in his footsteps. The humility to serve and put the needs of others before your own is one of the most important qualifications of a counselor. We get to practice this daily!

Leader in Love

The camp serves and reaches out to young people ages 9 to 17. A love for and compatibility with children/youth is expected. We teach you practical ministry skills for building connections with others.

A Willingness to Be Uncomfortable

Much of the camp program involves outdoor recreation and activity. Participation in the outdoors is required and may involve getting wet, dirty, and/or sweaty. You will be challenged to work outside of your comfort zone.

Are you ready to find purpose and identity through serving alongside a community of believers? Apply today!

FAQs

  • Camas Counselors are responsible for connecting and caring for their campers (ages 9-14) and showing them God’s love through outdoor activities, cabin discussion, night games and shared experiences.

    An example of a daily routine might look like:

    7am | wake up & attend staff meeting

    8am | wake up your campers9am | eat breakfast

    10am | lead a devotional with your cabin

    11am | attend morning chapel

    1pm | eat lunch

    2pm | enjoy cabin time / rest

    3pm | have snack & lead outdoor activity

    6pm | eat dinner

    7pm | attend evening worship & chapel

    9pm | lead cabin discussion

    10pm | have snack & night game

  • Camp Counselors must be turning 15 the summer they serve, unless given special permission from the camp director.

  • You must apply to be a camp counselor and provide relevant information about your background, faith and experience.

    All counselors must pass a background and reference check.

    All counselors must attend Staff Training.

  • Camas Counselors are a volunteer team with the option to fund raise for each week they serve at camp.

    Each week is equivalent to a short term mission trip and we highly encourage counselors to raise awareness for what they are doing and funds for any lost wages.

    We have resources and tools to help you fund raise.

    This can be your summer “job” if you are willing to raise funding and we’re happy to help!

  • During Staff Training you’ll learn a variety of essential skills for childcare, leadership and ministry.

    You’ll have classes on CPR, emergency preparedness, paintball safety, team building, leading discussion, sharing the gospel and so much more!

  • You are required to attend Staff Training and a minimum of 1 week of counseling during the summer.

    We recommend counseling at least 2 weeks to have the biggest impact and opportunity to build relationships, in addition to attending a camp as a camper.

  • No. Counselors are needed Monday through Saturday of the camp they are serving at. You are welcome to serve on our support team for partial weeks.

  • You should receive a response within 2-4 weeks of applying whether you have been accepted.

    It takes a few weeks to run your background check and contact your references.

  • Yes! If you’re not interested in being a counselor this summer we have a variety of support roles available.

    Learn more about what support staff does here and how you can apply.