What's your mission? 

We are seeking passionate, Jesus following students to spend a summer leading our campers by serving on our program team.
​This experience will be transformational for both your personal development and your walk with the Lord as you gain leadership, problem solving, public speaking and team management skills while collaborating on a team of hard working Christians who want to see you grow and thrive. 
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 and sharing their faith with children and adults.  

First Batch Deadline is January 1st.
Second Batch Deadline is March 1st.
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Applications after March 15th are processed as received.

Apply Here for 2025

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Summer Staff Positions (Dates they are needed for 2025*):

• Program Assistants - 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 14 - Aug 8)
• Head Cabin Counselors - Impact lives of the next generation as you serve alongside a community who will likely become lifelong friends. The teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem solving skills that you gain in this position will serve you in whatever future career path you decide to pursue. 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 1 - July 16)
• 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. (May - August)
• Crafts Coordinator - Creative? Like to do crafts? Join our team as a crafts coordinator and plan unique crafts to do this summer! (June 1 - July 16)
• Digital Media Assistant- Love taking and working with photos and videos? 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. Build your portfolio and gain experience in the video industry as you capture the beautiful story that God is creating here. (June 1 - July 16)
• 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 1 - July 16)
• 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? Make a different by using maintenance skills to help our ministry thrive. 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)
• ​Nature Enthusiast - Do you know (or want to learn and then teach) tons of random answers about edible plants on MH land, about animals that run around, and loves caring for nature? This spot is for you! (June-July) 
• 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)
• 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 1 - July 16)
  • Kitchen Assistants (June 1 - July 16*)
  • Maintenance Assistants​​ (June 1 - July 16*)

* These positions have opportunities to start earlier and/or end later than dates noted. 
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What Your Time on Summer Staff Could Look Like

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.

Here's what some former summer staffers have said about their time with us:

"I have the best time of my life this summer. I met a lot of amazing people and formed a lot of wonderful relationships. I gained alot of skills that I never had in Chicago. I also connected with Jesus. Through worship, work, and the campers." - Summer Staffer, 2021

"New friends, becoming less shy, talking with others, patience, communication, different backgrounds..." -Summer Staffer, 2021

"This summer taught me how to lead by example and to always show the love of Christ. I will never forget my time spent here at Camp Menno Haven." - Summer Staffer 2022

"I'm so glad I got to spend my last summer before college at Menno Haven. The support and care from the staff, the relationships built, and the growth of my faith make it an experience you can't recreate. I grew in my patience, care for others and my leadership. Can't wait to come back next year for a new experience!" - Summer Staff 2022

"Working at Menno Haven for me was so enjoyable. I learned a lot of new things and as a maintenance assistant I had so much fun bonding with campers and helping with things that need to be fixed. Even though it was challenging, it was all worth it because teaching campers about Jesus is always worth it." - Summer Staffer 2022

"The Menno Haven environment is unlike any other. Each day is bookended with heartfelt singing, each meal is accompanied by meaningful conversations, and every chance to be outdoors is embraced. Coming to camp was always a highlight of my summer each year, but working as a head cabin counselor this year has only enhanced how much I love this place. Tough days and tired days challenged us, but we were all kept safe - even despite the ferocious thunderstorms that flooded camp. God works in mysterious ways that I have yet to understand, but what I do understand is why some of my favorite summer staff came back many summers in a row." - Summer Staffer, 2021

"It was awesome to get away for a couple weeks. I loved learning and helping with the other staff." - Summer Staffer, 2021

"Thank you Menno Haven...for giving me the opportunity to meet so many amazing people. People that represent hard work and dedication. People who show love and kindness to all. People who do every task of the day with a good attitude. Thank you Menno Haven for showing me God's amazing creation. Showing me animals from graceful prancing deer...to little baby toads spontaneously bouncing along the gravel road. Showing me the swaying trees while walking the trails to the wild raspberries asking to be picked at every corner...Thank you Menno Haven for teaching me more about myself. Teaching me valuable life lessons that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you Menno Haven for teaching me more about Jesus through all the chapels and campfires and people and beautiful nature." - Summer Staffer, 2021

"This summer I learned that kids really listen to me...My highlight is talking with my cabins about Jesus because that talk could have impacted on what they decide to do in the future with their life." - Summer Staffer, 2021