No commitment, no pressure! Just answers to your questions!
Below are some FAQs about serving on Camp Bethel's summer staff team. If you still have unanswered questions, feel free to fill out the short inquiry form above!
What is this summer's (2024) Staff schedule?
Our two-week staff training is from May 27-June 7, 2024 (training continues through the weekend). There are 6-7 camper weeks from June 9-July 20/27 (staff get Saturdays off during camper weeks). Whether you work 6 or 7 camper weeks depends on the position you are hired for as well as your individualized Record of Agreement.
Is the Two-week staff training mandatory? (May 30-June 10, 2022)
Yes, the entire staff training is mandatory. If you are unable to be present for all of training (due to school, appointments, or other commitments), do not fret! On a case-by-case basis, we can work it out so that you get the training you need!
What if My School Doesnt Let Out before May 27 (first day of training)?
Several of our staff members every summer are unable to attend the entirety of training because of their school schedule. If you are local, you can come to some trainings in the evening and weekends until school officially lets out. If you will be missing a majority of training, we will be in communication with you for ways to make up what you missed. If you are unable to attend any of training, you likely will not be able to serve with us for the summer.
Two training sessions are required for employment: CPR/AED training, and First Aid training. These will occur on two separate evenings some time during the second week of training (June 3-9). The exact dates for these trainings have yet to be decided.
Am I Allowed to take time off during the summer?
Yes, unpaid time off is available with advanced notice! Please do not plan on taking more than 3 weeks off during the summer.
What is the 2024 summer staff salary?
All summer staff are provided several opportunities for bonus pay. If you work your entire contract (two weeks of staff training and 6-7 camper weeks + limited unpaid time off), you are automatically given a $300(+) end-of-summer bonus. You will be given an additional $300 for every senior counselor (ages 18+) you recruit that works their entire contract. An additional $100 will be given to any summer staff member who maintains a valid Lifeguard certification during the summer. The salary breakdown (by position) is listed below.
Counselors-in-Training:The C.I.T. position is volunteer only. All C.I.T.s must be enrolled in a summer camp program for which you they are age eligible. If accepted, they can volunteer for 1-4 weeks of camp with guidance from Senior/Adventure Counselors.
Junior Counselors: $200/week for 6 weeks; Add'l $25/wk each returning year, plus $300(+) end-of-summer bonus, plus $300 for each adult counselor you recruit! Training is May 27-June 7, 2024, and paid weeks are June 9-July 20. (Total commitment is 8 weeks.) Unpaid time off is available with advanced arrangement.
Senior Counselors: $320/week for 6-or-7 weeks; Add'l $25/wk each returning year, plus $300(+) end-of-summer bonus, plus $300 for each adult counselor you recruit! Training is May 27-June 7 2024, and paid weeks are June 9-July 20/27. (Total commitment is 8-or-9 weeks.) Unpaid time off is available with advanced arrangement.
Adventure Counselors: $320/week for 7 weeks: Add'l $25/wk each returning year, plus $300(+) end-of-summer bonus, plus $300 for each adult counselor you recruit! Coordinator Training is May 20-24, Staff Training is May 27-June 7, 2024, and paid weeks are June 9-July 20/27. (Total commitment is 10 weeks.) Unpaid time off is available with advanced arrangement.
Coordinators: $320/week for 9-11 weeks (specific dates on individual coordinator pages); plus $300(+) end-of-summer bonus, plus $300 for every adult counselor you recruit! Coordinator Training is May 20-24. Paid weeks include Staff Training May 27-June 7 and Camper Weeks June 9 -July 27. (Total commitment is 10-11 weeks.). Unpaid time off is available with advanced arrangement.
Is Onsite Housing Provided?
Onsite housing is provided and encouraged for all adult staff (ages 18+) from May 27-June 20/27.
For minor staff (under the age of 18) onsite housing is provided through the entirety of training (May 27-June 7), during camper weeks (Sunday-Friday, June 9-July 19/26), and staff closing weekend (July 20-21). Minors are not permitted to spend Friday or Saturday nights at camp during camper weeks (exceptions listed above).
