Summary 

The Cabin Counselor is responsible to care for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of an assigned group of campers as well as help facilitate summer camp program activities.

Camper Responsibilities

• Provide a Christ-centered atmosphere where all campers feel welcome and loved
• Cabin leadership and supervision along with another counselor in a group of ten campers (tasks include setting tables, sweeping the dining area, leading in a morning devotion time, cabin clean-up, adherence to schedule, etc.)
• Guide cabin group devotion and daily prayer with input provided by Camp Pastor
• Instill in campers an appreciation for the natural environment and a sense of stewardship in its use and preservation, practicing conservation during daily living
• Participate in daily living activities with campers which include eating, sleeping in cabin, use of bathhouse, etc., as well as special activities such as the weekly talent show

Facility responsibilities

• The facilities at Drift Creek are used by rental groups on the weekends during summer camp programming. The transition between camp and rental groups is crucial to DCC operations and is a very short window of time. DCC requires the assistance of all staff, including counselors, to ensure the grounds and buildings are prepared for the arrival of groups each week
• Counselors are required to begin work by 1:00pm on Sundays in order to assist with transitioning and preparing for the arrival of campers
• Counselors are required to remain on duty following the departure of campers until the facilities are cleaned and prepared for the arrival of weekend rental groups

Program responsibilities

• Implement purposes and objectives as outlined in the staff manual
• Participate in orientation and daily staff meetings (including Fridays and Sundays)
• Take part in morning chapel, evening fireside, and staff meetings
• Lead or assist in program activity periods (hikes, games, crafts, etc.)

Qualifications

• A growing faith in Jesus Christ
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to be impartial
• Ability to provide discipline for the campers
• Flexibility
• A genuine interest in working with and caring for young people and children at camp
• Enjoyment of people and enthusiasm for life
• An understanding of the camp safety and health regulations, and emergency procedures
• 18 years old or older
• A self motivator, seeing and doing tasks without being asked
• Being an initiator in all camp activities

• Meals and lodging
• Illness and accident insurance
• Stipend of $150 per week of camp and $75 for orientation for staff 18 years old or older