Join our Team!

Working at camp means being part of a close-knit team that helps create a safe, welcoming, and memorable experience for every camper. Each day may bring new activities, busy schedules, and plenty of chances to encourage, teach, and care for others. You’ll work alongside fellow staff, spend time outdoors, and help make camp feel like a home away from home. Our mission is to reach young people with the gospel and to train young adults for future Christian service.

If you’re staying for the weekend, we’re near Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Our recreation center also has bowling, an indoor climbing wall, and a fitness gym. Attending a local church service is expected.

Camp Positions

Lodging and meals are provided during your time at camp. Specific duties and schedules vary by role. While Youth Haven is a volunteer-run ministry, we provide honorariums based on the position of service ($100 per week to $300 per week, depending on role and grade level). You are also welcome to fundraise for additional funds.

Cabin Counselor

Live and work with a group of campers, helping them feel welcome, included, and safe. Counselors lead daily routines and recreation activities, encourage campers, and serve as positive role models. Counselors need to be believers who are secure in their faith and able to lead devotionals, share the gospel, and talk with campers who have been through hard situations. The honorarium for this role is $300 per week.

Junior Counselor

Support counselors with daily routines and group supervision during the morning and evening. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how camp works, build leadership skills, and help create a fun and encouraging environment. Junior counselors are also assigned to recreation, maintenance, Cubbies, kitchen, or hospitality during the day.

Recreation Staff

Help lead games, sports, and other recreational activities. Duties may include lifeguarding or helping with horses. Recreation staff keep activities engaging and organized, explain rules, and encourage campers of different ages and abilities to join in.

Lifeguard

Watch over campers at the pool or waterfront waterslide and help keep swimming activities safe. Lifeguards enforce water-safety rules, stay alert, and respond to emergencies. Current lifeguard certification is required; confirm the camp’s specific requirements when applying. If you serve for most of the summer, the camp will pay for your lifeguard certification if you do not already have it.

Maintenance Staff

Help keep camp facilities, grounds, and equipment clean, safe, and ready to use. Tasks may include basic repairs, groundskeeping, setup, mowing, weed eating, and other practical work that helps camp run smoothly.

Nurse

Support the health and well-being of campers and staff. Camp nurses respond to illness and injury, help manage medications and health records, and communicate with camp leadership and families as needed. Appropriate nursing credentials are required. The honorarium for this position is $400 per week.

Cubbies Leaders

Cubbies is a day camp from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 5–8. Support the head leader with activities for younger children. Cubbies leaders help children feel comfortable, guide them through stories, songs, games, and other planned activities, and maintain a caring, age-appropriate environment.

Hospitality Staff

Help keep camp clean, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone. Responsibilities include cleaning bathrooms, the dining room, the chapel, and other shared spaces as needed.

Kitchen Staff

Help prepare and serve meals for campers and staff. Kitchen staff may assist with food preparation, serving, dishwashing, and keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean. Attention to cleanliness, teamwork, and food safety helps mealtimes run smoothly.

Horse Program Staff

Care for the horses and help campers take part in horse-related activities. Duties may include feeding and grooming horses, maintaining the barn and equipment, and assisting with lessons or rides. Previous horse experience is helpful.

Summer Camps

Cubbies

Day camp for children ages 5–8 to get a taste of what camp is all about. Cubbies participate in many of the same activities as older campers. Cubbies Camp is offered for three weeks, Monday through Thursday.

Teen Week

Teen Week is for students in grades 7–12. This overnight camp runs Monday through Friday. Teens take part in a variety of recreational activities and chapels throughout the week.

Grade School Weeks

We offer two Grade School weeks for students in grades 3–6. These overnight camps run Monday through Friday. Grade School campers take part in a variety of recreational activities and chapels throughout the week.

Sunshine Weeks

We offer two Sunshine weeks for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities. Activities are adapted for these weeks and may include horseback riding, fishing, bingo, swimming, crafts, paddle boats, basketball, and mini golf.

One caretaker is paired with every one or two campers. Caretakers are expected to stay with their campers at all times and assist with activities and personal care, including bathing.

Kitchen, store, hospitality, nursing, maintenance, and recreation staff are also needed. Additional nurses and volunteers are needed to help make these weeks possible.

Joining the Team?

If you enjoy working with people, serving others, and being part of an active camp community, we’d love to hear from you. Share the position you’re interested in and any relevant experience or certifications when you apply.

For additional questions, contact our camp director, Jeremy Holt.