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.
2022 Summer Staff Information/Brochure - Click Here
Completed applications, including references, are due ASAP.
Summer Staff Positions (Dates they are needed for 2022*):
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What Your Time on Summer Staff Could Look Like
What you can expect:
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Terms of Service
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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
"It was awesome to get away for a couple weeks. I loved learning and helping with the other staff." - 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
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"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
Thank you Menno Haven for giving me memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for an unforgettable experience." -Summer Staffer, 2021
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"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
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