Summer Staff @ Brethren Woods

 The Challenge Course Coordinator provides leadership on our low and high ropes courses, leading groups of campers in activities that encourage growth, teamwork, and lots of fun! Challenge Course Facilitators must be trained and certified, a cost covered by Brethren Woods. This position is part of the support staff team, which carries expectations of participation and leadership in all areas of the camp community. 

 Counselors are the hands and feet of Jesus at camp. They spend more time than any other staff members with the campers. Counselors accompany their campers through the daily activities including: Morning Watch, Bible, games & outdoor recreation, swimming, meals (including cookouts), and Vespers services, as well as during the night in cabins or hogans. Counselors are committed Christians who are eager to grow in their relationship with Christ and serve as role models to younger disciples. 

 The Crafts Coordinatoris part of the support staff team, planning and leading Crafts sessions for all age groups. Campers have a blast unleashing their creativity through art as they express what they are learning in visual form. As with all support staff positions, when not teaching, the Crafts Coordinator participates in the camp community as a role model and supports the rest of the staff in every way necessary to help camp run efficiently. 

 Brethren Woods is known for its tasty food and friendly service! If you enjoy food preparation, clean-up, and helping to share this joy with others, then a summer in the camp kitchen is the perfect job for you! Each summer we hire several staff to help out in the kitchen. Kitchen assistants are part of the ministry and serve as Christian role models not only through the integrity of their work in the kitchen, but in their interactions with other staff, counselors, and campers. 

Swimming & boating  are some of the best parts about camp! Safety in the water at the pool for swimming and at the lake for boating is very important. Lifeguards carry the responsibility of keeping us all safe. Lifeguards are also part of the support staff team and provide leadership in other areas of camp programming, serving as role models, keeping aquatics facilities clean, and providing other assistance when needed. 

 Brethren Woods covers 130 acres, that is a lot to take care of! It is a big job to make sure the facilities all stay clean and the grounds are maintained. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes work that has a big impact, a summer as a Maintenance Assistant could be your calling! Maintenance Assistants have an important ministry role at Brethren Woods, keeping everything running efficiently and serving as Christian role models to all. 

 The Nature Coordinator is part of the support staff team, dedicating their time to preparing and leading nature sessions for campers of all ages. Experiencing and learning about God’s creation is an integral part of the camp experience. In addition to teaching nature, the Nature Coordinator is part of the camp community as a role model and assistant, participating fully in all activities when not leading a group session. 

 Support Staff have servants’ hearts, a flexible attitude, and a willingness to help out wherever is needed. Support Staff are encouraging, fun, and hard working. Typical duties include helping with camper registration, working in the camp store, cleaning buildings around camp, setting up for worship services, serving as a resource person to camper groups, planning all camp activities with the support staff team, and much more! 

 The Assistant Program Director (APD) works closely with the Program Director to provide logistical and organizational support for all summer camp programming, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and a positive, inclusive environment for campers and staff. The APD plays a key role in leadership for the camp community, assisting in supervision, evaluation, and support of the summer staff team. This position is essential in managing camp activities, coordinating schedules, and supporting the camp’s mission to create a safe, memorable, and meaningful experience for all campers. 

  The Day Camp Director is responsible for planning, overseeing, and providing logistical support for the Day Camp program, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and enriching camp experience for campers. This position involves supervising and evaluating Day Camp counseling staff and volunteers, providing daily support, and assisting counselors with camper behavior management. The Day Camp Director collaborates closely with the Program Director and other camp leaders to create a positive, engaging environment for all Day Camp participants. 

 The Head Counselor plays a critical leadership role within the camp community, providing essential training, support, supervision, and evaluation for the camp’s counseling team. This position focuses on empowering counselors to offer an impactful and safe experience for campers while fostering a positive, inclusive environment. The Head Counselor collaborates with the Leadership Team, aids in camper behavior management, and guides camp programs to support the overall mission and community spirit of the camp.