Being a Cabin Counselor is exhausting and messy and difficult and wonderful and the most rewarding thing you could possibly do with your summer. We are a Christian camp in Iowa (don't let our name fool you) for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade, and we are looking for people who want to make a difference this summer.

We aren't going to lie, being a camp counselor is incredibly hard work. You are responsible for the care of each of the kids entrusted to you, and that means making sure they eat and shower and brush their teeth and wear socks with their shoes. It means sitting up with them at night when they're scared of the dark. It also means teaching them how to paddle a kayak, knocking them over in bubble soccer, catching them when they fall off the trust fall, and answering their questions about Jesus in Bible study. It means making slumgullion over the fire (you're going to love it), dancing to grooveship worship, and singing by candlelight beneath the stars. It means picking up a kid when they fall in the dirt, giving them a high five when they finally hit the bull's eye in archery, and letting them cover you in mud in the creek.

Because all of our counselors have the chance to lead a variety of activities in addition to counseling, working at Camp Wyoming gives you a wide range of experiences, skills, and opportunities. You are not limited to one type of care, age, or activity. We are also willing to work with you to ensure that this job can be used for internship or practicum credit for all applicable majors. However, you don't have to be an education or youth services major to find value in a summer camp experience.

We are a small team of 25 summer staff, but after just a few days, we will feel like family. We work hard here, but we play hard too. Some of the best people that you'll ever meet will be right here at summer camp, because these are the people who will see you when you're sweaty and muddy and haven't showered in 3 days. This is the place where you can be authentic and where you can know that you are making a difference every single day that you are here. It takes so much work and energy, but it is worth everything that you have to give.

Trust us, you don't want to let this one pass you by.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Be a versatile and flexible member of the staff
• Be responsible for the health, safety, and supervision of the campers residing in your group.
• Live in a cabin with the campers in your group.
• Be sensitive to the individual needs of each camper within your group.
• Lead Bible studies and discussions.
• Help campers to share what they have learned and experienced with other campers.
• Serve as a Meal MC.
• Plan daily activities and participate in evening programs, campfires, and worships.
• Participate in clean-up at the end of each week.
• Be a compassionate and empathetic listener to campers and fellow staff.
• Be a living example of a believer in the Christian faith; be willing to share your faith appropriately with others.
• Abide by the rules of Camp Wyoming and help enforce them.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Education required: High school degree or equivalent
• Education preferred: Enrollment at 4 year college or university
• Certification in CPR/First Aid (we will certify you if you aren't already)
• Possess strong listening and communication skills
• Desire to model strong Christian values
• A growing, searching, and tolerant Christian faith
• Interest, knowledge, and skills in a variety of camp programs

Camp Wyoming is a Christian camp and retreat center located in Eastern Iowa. We run summer camp programs for kids in grades K-12. Activities at camp include kayaking, archery, rocket launching, caving, and more! We also provide worship and faith-formation experiences for both campers and staff.