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Looking for a Summer Job?

Would you like to serve Christ this summer? Do you have what it takes to share your faith journey with others? Are you creative and spontaneous? Outdoor and Retreat Ministries has several positions available for persons who wish to serve the Lord in a staff position.

Sites and positions

Camp Kinawind
Boyne Falls, MI

Camp Kinawind is for those who want adventure, rustic camping, and an opportunity to learn about and to praise God in creation. The camp consists of 500 wooded acres located on Thumb Lake, and is part of the Lake Louise Christian Community. Staff cabins are equipped with electricity and indoor bathrooms. During the work week counselors will sleep with their group in accommodations ranging from cabins to tents.
Positions available include counselors, lifeguards, DVD production, food service staff, and maintenance. Salary starts at $200/week in addition to room and board.
For more information contact Director Fred Elmore 231-271-3089 or kinawind@umccamps.org.

Judson Collins Center
Onsted, MI (Irish Hills)

Come join our Christian community at Judson Collins Center where participants can discover who they are in God, grow in their faith, and have the chance to serve God. Our program offers a variety of options including a high ropes course, archery, swimming and boating, a working farm and horse program, and traditional camp activities. Positions available include counselors, general staff,
Program Interns, DVD Production, and Health Officer. Salary starts at $200/week in addition to room and board.
For more information contact Director Sarah Ratz 517-467-7711 or judsoncollins@umccamps.org.

Myers Lake Campground
Byron, MI

Myers Lake is a United Methodist campground focusing on family recreation, open from May-October. Campers can bring their tent or RV and also enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, basketball, video games and more!
Positions available include park attendants and housekeepers, and a program & ministry specialist. We’re looking for work campers, students, parents, retirees, or other qualified candidates to demonstrate a spirit of first class Christian hospitality. Salary range is minimum wage up to $9.00 per hour. (Training wages may apply during first 90 days of employment for those under age 20.) On-site housing is negotiable.
For more information contact Director Jon Lawrence 800-994-5050 or myerslake@umccamps.org.

Why should I work at camp?

A positive work environment: Good times! Spiritual growth! Strengthening community!

Challenges and responsibilities that are unmatched by any other job placement available for young adults. Great career builders! Great character builders!

Gain college credit! Ask your department head or instructor if this is a possibility.

On the job experience! Especially valuable for education, psychology, counseling, recreation, social work, health specialist, naturalist and management majors. Anyone can benefit from the experience gained by working with others, the planning and implementation process, responsibilities, and judgement development.

Share and grow in your faith.

Be part of the camp community. You will live closely, share your work and experience special moments and adventures.


 

   
     

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