What's your mission? 


​We are seeking persons who have a desire to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ to serve as backyard missionaries sharing their faith with campers through their words and lifestyle. We are looking for applicants to be dependable, hard-working, service oriented, teachable, able to follow guidelines for work tasks & community life, and well suited to working with children and adults.  
2020 Summer Staff Application - Apply Here ​
Summer Staff Information/Brochure - Click Here
Completed applications, including references, are due by March 4th. 
Applications submitted earlier will be processed on a rolling basis.
Summer Staff Positions (Dates they are needed*):
  • Program Assistant - Do you desire to grow in your leadership abilities? Work alongside our Summer Program Director to coordinate schedules, activities, campfires, staff and more! If you desire to be a servant leader then this may be the job for you. (May 17 - July 25)
  • Head Cabin Counselors - Lead a cabin in their daily schedule from activities to devotions. A head cabin counselor will guide campers by example with service, love, and a desire to draw them closer to God. (June 14 - July 18)
  • Lifeguard - Love water activities? Supervise campers and guest groups during swimming and water activities and enforce proper lake and pool safety procedures. Prior certification is preferred but not required. (June - August)
  • Crafts Coordinator - Creative? Like to do crafts? Join our team as a crafts coordinator and plan unique crafts to do this summer! (June 14 - July 18)
  • Photographer - Love taking and working with photos? We are looking for a skilled photographer to take photos of summer camps, summer staff, and Menno Haven functions to be used on our website, slide shows, and more. (June 14 – July 18)
  • Camp Medical Provider - Planning to work in the medical field and already have some medical experience, preferably a CNA at least? Here is an opportunity to gain job experience while ministering to our campers! Nursing students, RNs, EMTs, MDs, and PAs will be considered first. (June 14 – July 18)
  • Kitchen Assistants - Our Food Service Manager is looking for hardworking people with a passion to learn more about the functions of a kitchen and the food service industry while serving our summer campers and guest groups. (May - August)
  • Maintenance Assistants - Enjoy the outdoors? We are looking for hardworking, self-motivated individuals to assist our Facilities Manager in keeping the grounds and trails clear, maintaining our buildings and pool, and all sorts of fun projects. (June - August)
  • Office Assistant - Is working with computers and answering phones more your thing? Join our team, gain office experience and serve our summer camps and guest groups by helping the office run smoothly. (June - July)
  • Housekeeping Assistant - Minister to campers and guest groups by helping provide clean, well-kept facilities. If you have attention to detail, are self-motivated, and find pride in a clean environment, this is the job for you! (June - August)
  • Hosting Assistant - Want to learn more about the service industry? If you desire to serve others, connect with a wide variety of people, and learn the in’s and out’s of retreat booking, service, and hosting, then this is the job for you. (May - August)
  • Volunteer positions
    • Assistant Cabin Counselors (June 14 – July 18)
    • Kitchen Assistants (June 14 – July 18*)
    • Maintenance Assistants​​ (June 14 – July 18*)
* These positions have opportunities to start earlier and/or end later than dates noted. 
What you can expect:
  • Equipping in leadership, service, and growth in your life and the life of campers.
  • Skills development and training in real life applicable fields such as outdoor adventure, culinary, maintenance, health (lifeguard, first aid-cpr) and more!
  • Come alongside our mission making lifelong impact in the lives of campers and in your own development in faith and life-skill growth.
  • Make connections with a team of believers doing missions in your backyard!
Terms of Service
  • All paid staff are given a weekly stipend (contact the Program Manager for current rates)
  • Room and Board are provided during your summer of serving
  • Opportunities for training in a wide variety of valuable fields
  • Time off to reset - (typically 1 day/week)

​Staff need to be at least 16 years of age at the time of employment.  You must be at least 18 years of age to apply as the Program Assistant and/or Head Cabin Counselor, although we prefer these staff to be 19 years of age or older (at least one year out of High School). You may volunteer at age 15. If 14 years old and interested, please talk with the Program Manager about possibilities.

Full Time Voluntary Service: Interested in working in the service of the Lord? There is always a need for year round help! Please contact Doc Johnson if you are interested in any length of time. Follow this link to see ongoing projects which need help.
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