THE WAY Summer Discipleship and Service Program

Job Description

Counselors will act as primary team leaders for groups of 8-10 summer campers. They will lead teams throughout the summer Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

– Must be at least 17

– Prior camp experience is preferred

– Minimum commitment of at least six weeks throughout the summer

– Willingness to earn a lifeguarding certification is preferred

– Must attend summer camp training weekend unless there are extenuating circumstances such as school conflicts or long distance.

Job Responsibilities

– Lifeguarding

– Lead activities

– Primary Team Leader

– Lead small groups

– Fielding activity and agenda questions

– Responsible for safety and children on your team

Job Description

Summer interns will be responsible for numerous parts of LeTourneau’s summer ministry season. Working primarily in our summer camp, interns will take primary leadership roles in planning and leading our daily activities as well as training counselors and CITs. Tasks for interns may include directing counselors to gather materials for activities, lead debriefing and prayer meetings, and teaching daily devotions as well as assisting the Discipleship Coordinator with leading THEWAY Summer Program Staff.

Qualifications

– Must be at least 18

– Prior camp experience strongly preferred

– Strong leadership skills

– Strong organizational skills

– Must be able to attend staff training weekend

Job Responsibilities

– 40 or more hours a week

– Primary activity leads

– Lead teams if needed

– Must be willing to learn and lead

– Primary summer staff cabin leaders

– Assist the Discipleship Coordinator and Program Director with Summer Camp and THEWAY Program planning

THE WAY Summer Program is an eight week program that runs from late June to early August every year.  A four week commitment is available for 14 year olds only.

Since we offer THE WAY Summer Discipleship Program completely free, we do ask that each student raise support by sending out 20 letters and praying for God’s provision (please see an example of support letters in the application – camp will mail the letters at no cost to the students). Our students are given a small stipend if they send out support letters to 20 people. The stipend will be $115 for students ages 14-15, $150 for 16-17 +CIT, $200 for 18+, $225 for 18+ interns and support staff all depending on their experience in camp ministry and position during the summer. There will also be an additional $5/week for each previous year of service (14-17 only). The goal for each student is to raise $150 a week. These funds will help to pay for the financial stipend ($75-100), meals, lodging, training, discipleship materials, and special activities each week. Those unable to raise the $150 will still be invited to camp!

Students serve on campus in a variety of jobs. Some of the jobs that students will serve in are kid’s camp, kitchen staff, dining hall, maintenance and grounds, lifeguarding, waterfront management, outdoor recreation, and more! If you have skills that you think would be best applied to a specific location, then please indicate that on your application.

Yes! Students get regularly scheduled days off each week although the specific date (whether it is Friday, Saturday, or some other day) is subject to change and will be determined by their age.

Students in our program work beside us as co-laborer’s, beginning their day with breakfast at 7AM and a morning staff meeting and devotional. After we address the needs for the day, students will head into their department to serve for the work day. During the evenings, we will have activity nights, devotionals,  and other time to be free and rest! With that said, the schedule changes regularly during the summer so students’ official days off each week will be determined that specific week.

All of our students live on campus in cabins with designated cabin leaders and LeTourneau staff.