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Home / Get Involved / Summer Camp Employment / College Summer Staff

College Summer Staff

If you will be in high school in the Fall of 2025, apply for a High School Summer Staff position.

How does our staff team work?

Working at Camp Ghormley is not only a job – it is a ministry. Our staff team must first be unified in Christ, as one body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Ephesians 4:1-8) that is working together. This is necessary to not only preach the Gospel, but to live it and exemplify it to our guests and campers.

Every position at Camp Ghormley is unique and necessary for the function of camp, each with it’s own set of responsibilities. Because our team is made up of humans, and life can get in the way of our common goal, each staff member must also have an ability to be flexible and help in many different areas.

Who and when are we hiring for Summer Camp?

We are hiring individuals that agree with our Statement of Faith, are willing to learn and be discipled (and disciple others), and can commit to work an eight week summer season. Hiring will begin February, 2025, and we hope to fill all summer staff positions by the end of April and will continue to hire until all positions are filled.

Our first week starts with staff training, beginning on June 10, 2025 (Leadership Staff Training begins earlier), and the summer ends on August 3, 2025. Opportunities to stay at camp and continue to serve (and be paid) may be available through Labor Day weekend in September.

Note: If a position below does not have a job description linked, the position may have already been filled. You can double check on our Job Openings page to see all open positions.

Leadership Positions

  • Program Lead
  • Adventure Camp Lead
  • Female Staff Counselor
  • Male Staff Counselor
  • Summer Camp Registrar

Leadership roles are in charge of developing, planning, and coordinating programs related to their departments. The job of leadership staff is to make sure their department of camp is running effectively and efficiently. Additionally, leadership staff make sure the counselors and program staff are supported in their roles.

Camp Counselors

  • Camp Counselor
  • Adventure Camp/Waterski Camp Counselor

Counselors typically counsel for 2-3 weeks straight, then are given a week break from counseling. During that break, counselors will work as program staff (behind the scenes: i.e., running games, facilitating activities, dishes, etc). The main job as a counselor is to be present with campers throughout the entire week. It is through the counselors that the Gospel is spoken and exemplified the greatest!

NOTE: All Female Camp Counselor positions have already been filled. You can still be a part of our summer staff by applying for a Program Position.

Program Staff

  • Worship Lead
  • Recreation Staff
  • Kitchen Assistant
  • Maintenance Assistant
  • Photographer

Program staff are the heartbeat of the summer; they make sure everything is flowing together well! Program staff oversee various responsibilities, either by specializing in one area or several. For a detailed overview of responsibilities, please read the job descriptions (coming soon!).

Interested in working for more than just the summer?

Consider being an intern!

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2025 Pay Rates

Note: All positions are eligible for donation-based salary support. You will receive 100% of all donations given towards your ministry. Let us know if you are interested in having your friends and family support your summer of ministry at camp!

Program Staff/Counselor base pay: $375/week

Program Staff/Counselor with LG* or CC* certification: $400/week

Program Staff/Counselor w/ LG and CC certification: $425/week

Leadership Staff base pay: $550/week

Leadership Staff w/ LG or CC certification: $575/week

Leadership Staff w/ LG and CC certification: $600/week

Office Assistant: $600/week

Returning Staff: Add $25/week per summer served past first

Recruiting Bonus: $250/person you recruit who we hire (and don’t fire)

*LG = Lifeguard Certification
*CC = Challenge Course Certification (aka High Ropes Course)

2025 IMPORTANT DATES

Leadership Staff Training:
June 2-5, 2025

Challenge Course Training:
June 6-9, 2025

Lifeguard Training:
June 18-21, 2025

Staff Training:
June 10-20, 2025

Official Summer Commitment Dates:
June 10 – August 3, 2025

Additional Job Opportunities – Guest Groups
August 4 – September 1, 2025

Find Out More About Summer Staff

Why Work at Ghormley?
Expectations of Summer Staff
Summer Staff FAQ's
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Naches, WA 98937

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