Our applications for Summer 2025 are OPEN! If you or someone you know is thinking about working at camp this summer – take a look at these Summer Staff Application FAQs that our Program Directors Jared and Lexi Covenant Pines Bible Camp and Trisha at Adventurous Christians have put together.
Are Summer Staff Applications Open?
CPBC: YES
AC: YES!
When do you start doing interviews for summer staff?
CPBC: We will start doing interviews in December. Jared or Lexi will reach out to set one up with you!
AC: We already have! We try to set up an interview within a couple weeks of receiving an application.
I am interested in working at camp, but can’t commit to working the whole summer. Should I still apply?
CPBC: Yes. We hire staff each year with varying availability. We will work with you and your schedule.
AC: Sure! Our guide staff need to be around for the entirety of staff training, but we can be flexible with the rest of the summer. Other positions like kitchen and in-base are even more flexible. We appreciate knowing your availability as far ahead as possible.
What is the value of spending one of my summers as a young adult at camp?
CPBC: Building lifelong friendships. Spiritual and personal growth. Opportunity to serve others.
AC: Many people consider Boundary Waters trips to be a once in a lifetime experience. Working at AC, you get to not only experience it, but become proficient and enable other peoples experiences while living in Christian community. There are endless opportunities to grow physically, mentally, relationally, and spiritually against the backdrop of service in God’s creation.
When does staff training start?
CPBC: June 3rd
AC: May 26th
I’d love to work at camp for the summer, but I need an internship for school. What are my options?
CPBC: We offer several different internship opportunities that fit most majors. If you mention it during your interview we will work out the details.
AC: We don’t have specific positions set up for internships, but we’re open to exploring possibilities based on your school’s requirements.
I’d love to work at camp for the summer, but don’t feel like I can afford it as I’ve heard you don’t get paid very much. Is that true?
CPBC: We pay competitively amongst camps, and meals and housing are part of your compensation. You also spend a lot less money working at camp for the summer. We can talk more about this in your interview!
AC: Compared to other christian guiding organizations, AC pays competitively, though if money is your primary motivation, you may be dissatisfied. Room and board is provided, and guide staff receive Advanced Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Water Safety certifications.
What other thoughts or advice do you have for someone who is thinking about applying to work on summer staff?
CPBC: Pray about it and talk to a trusted person about it. Bonus if that person has worked at camp before!
AC: Prayerfully consider if serving at camp would be a good next step for you. Also, reach out and ask questions. We’d love to talk with you about what working at camp is like.
If you are interested in working on Summer Staff at Covenant Pines or Adventurous Christians this summer, start by checking out our website here. If you have questions, email Jared or Lexi at Covenant Pines or Trisha at AC!
