Careers in Camp Ministry
Is camp ministry right for you?
Do you love being in the outdoors? Would you enjoy variety in your work? Do you find God’s voice a bit clearer out in nature? Do you like sharing these experiences with others? Would you savor the opportunity of working with young people… campers and summer camp staff alike? Do you want to grow spiritually? Do you have talents or skills that would lend themselves to camp life and work? If so, a career in camp ministry may be for you.
New Camp Director
Written for new Camp Directors this book is a “must have” for everyone who works at camps.
Day Camp Handbook
Do you love being in the outdoors? Would you enjoy variety in your work? Do you find God’s voice a bit clearer out in nature? Do you like sharing these experiences with others? Would you savor the opportunity of working with young people… campers and summer camp staff alike? Do you want to grow spiritually? Do you have talents or skills that would lend themselves to camp life and work? If so, a career in camp ministry may be for you.
“New to Camp” Professional Development Initiative
Camp Directors/Managers, Camp Rangers/Maintenance, Camp Food Service
Mastering camp ministry is a marathon, not a sprint, often requiring a challenging two-to-three-year learning curve. While some adapt smoothly, others find the initial “school of hard knocks” so overwhelming that they leave the profession entirely.
Camper Follow-Up
Adventist summer camps serve as a vital foundation for spiritual growth, often leading campers to make life-changing commitments to Christ. However, the true impact depends on how those decisions are nurtured through consistent follow-up, both during the camp experience and after the campers return home.