Day Camp Volunteer
Engaging Young People in God's Creation
Do you love KIDS? Do you have a heart for KIDS’ ministry? Are you a life guard who loves KIDS or a musician who loves worshiping with KIDS? Do you want to have an extra special summer spending time with some extra special KIDS at Strong Tower Ranch? Are you age 15+? Are you available for a week long commitment? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then please read on! If you are interested or have questions, please email [email protected].
2024 Day Camp Dates:
June 10-14, June 24-28, July 22-26, July 22-26
Training Date June 8, 2024
Training Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00PM (lunch and snacks provided)
Apply as a Day Camp Volunteer
Application Deadline is April 30, 2024
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All volunteers need to have their own STR account:
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Day Camp Position Details:
Activities Team (various positions available)
Special Skills: strong group management
Other Requirements: clear walk with the Lord; small group teaching; minimum age 15
Reports To: Staff Manager, Camp Manager
Who You Serve: The campers and camp staff
Role: to prepare and oversee your specific activity; to be familiar with the Biblical Truth connected to each activity and be prepared to share this with each group
Responsibilities:
Other Requirements: clear walk with the Lord; small group teaching; minimum age 15
Reports To: Staff Manager, Camp Manager
Who You Serve: The campers and camp staff
Role: to prepare and oversee your specific activity; to be familiar with the Biblical Truth connected to each activity and be prepared to share this with each group
Responsibilities:
- Attend training
- Check in with Staff Manager
- Be on site ahead of Group’s arrival
- Prepare and check all equipment/area
- Share relevant Biblical truths outlined in Activity Handbook/training
- Direct Team Leaders and Guides as to how they can help
- Ensure Camper safety as a top priority
- Check all equipment and area after Group leaves
- Check inventory and let Manager know of any supply needs
- Check in with Staff Manager before leaving site or moving to new activity
Area Specific Responsibilities:
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Archery
Crafts Leader
Fishing Instructor
Gardening
Obstacle Course
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Outdoor Pursuits
Scavenger Hike
Water Safety Officer
Wilderness Instructor
Zip line
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Coach
Special Skills: strong group management; teaching; mentoring
Other Requirements: a strong walk with the Lord; minimum age 18
Who you report to: Camp Director/Manager
Who you serve: Team Leaders and Guides
Role: to equip and support Team Leaders in their responsibilities; teach or oversee the teaching of Bible lessons
Responsibilities:
Other Requirements: a strong walk with the Lord; minimum age 18
Who you report to: Camp Director/Manager
Who you serve: Team Leaders and Guides
Role: to equip and support Team Leaders in their responsibilities; teach or oversee the teaching of Bible lessons
Responsibilities:
- Attend Training
- Be familiar with and agree to the policies of Strong Tower Ranch
- Read Bible material and prepare for daily small group teaching
- Participate in daily morning meeting for Leaders and Managers
- Participate in afternoon meeting for Leaders and Managers
- Assist in Camper check-in on Monday morning
- Mentor Team Leaders and exemplify Team management
- Oversee completion of Team chores at the end of each day
- Touch base with Team Leaders and Guides throughout the day to encourage, equip, and make sure all needs and concerns are being cared for
- Communicate with Staff Coach or Camp Director any issues needing attention
- Assist Team Leader in handling Camper conflicts as needed. Apply this first: "Refocus, Reset, Rejoin"
- Coordinate with Team Leader and Director/Manager for Friday Parent Program
- Eat lunch with Team
- Make sure teams have supplies for the day/week
- Help teams stay on schedule; communicate with Schedule Manager if schedule needs adjusted
- Assist Team Leaders with communicating daily theme/Bible lesson/verse throughout the day
- Mentor Team Leader in managing his/her team, delegating jobs, leading by example
- Assist Water Safety Officer as directed
- Drive the van and wagon to transport Campers as needed
- Oversee the safe dismissal of Campers at the end of the day
- Pray for your Team and your Campers
- Assist Team Leader with attendance each morning
- Manage Campers who take medication at specific times. Get them to the First Aid office on time for the First Aider to administer
- Assist Team Leaders with managing and documenting any Camper or Leader behavior that requires discipline. Discuss with Director/Manager
- Understand and be familiar with procedures regarding suspected child abuse
- Communicate any concerns with Camp Director and document as necessary
- Be prepared to make a hotline call to DFS if necessary
- Have Team Leaders and Guides fill out Staff Camp Evaluation forms. Make sure they have turned it in to the manager by Friday.
- Assist Leaders in keeping track of salvations, verses memorized, kids wanting to be baptized, etc. Complete decision forms as necessary.
FIRST AID
Specific skills: first aid and CPR trained or EMT/Nurse/Trainee Nurse/Similar
Other requirements: ability to connect with children, fill out paperwork, stay calm in a medical emergency; minimum age 21
Reports To: Camp Manager, Program Director
Who You Serve: Campers; camp staff; any on-site visitors
Responsibilities:
Other requirements: ability to connect with children, fill out paperwork, stay calm in a medical emergency; minimum age 21
Reports To: Camp Manager, Program Director
Who You Serve: Campers; camp staff; any on-site visitors
Responsibilities:
- Attend training
- Be familiar with and agree to all STR policies and procedures
- On Monday, receive all medications at Camper drop-off and check all medical forms
- Treat campers and staff members as needed for minor first aid issues, as your experience and expertise warrants
- Complete an incident report, whether treatment is required or not
- Contact parent/guardian if necessary
- Administer any daily medications that Campers may require
- Complete and monitor medication logs
- On Friday, return all medication to parent/guardian
- Pray for each child daily by name when going through the list. Pray for their safety and especially their spiritual needs
- As time permits, write thank you letters to sponsors
- Monitor and log any supply needs to Camp Manager
FOOD SERVICE
Special Skills: enjoy working as part of a team; ability to take direction and work to a deadline
Other Requirements: minimum age 14
Reports To: Kitchen Manager, Camp Manager
Who You Serve: The campers and camp staff; any onsite visitors eating lunch
Role: Assisting the Kitchen Manager in preparing and serving quality lunches and snacks
Responsibilities:
Other Requirements: minimum age 14
Reports To: Kitchen Manager, Camp Manager
Who You Serve: The campers and camp staff; any onsite visitors eating lunch
Role: Assisting the Kitchen Manager in preparing and serving quality lunches and snacks
Responsibilities:
- Attend training
- Begin each day at time determined by Kitchen Manager: typically 9am-3pm
- Prepare and serve meals each day under direction of Food Service Manager (serving up to 100 campers and 70+ staff)
- Assist with inventory
- Clean and prep kitchen for next day
GUIDE
Special Skills: ability to communicate and connect with children
Other Requirements: walking with the Lord; minimum age 15
Reports to: Team Leader, Coach, Manager
Who You Serve: Campers
Role: to supervise and engage with a group of Campers throughout the day
Responsibilities:
Other Requirements: walking with the Lord; minimum age 15
Reports to: Team Leader, Coach, Manager
Who You Serve: Campers
Role: to supervise and engage with a group of Campers throughout the day
Responsibilities:
- Attend Training
- Be familiar with and agree to the policies of Strong Tower Ranch
- Participate in daily morning meeting for Leaders and Managers
- Participate in afternoon meeting
- Communicate with Team Leader or Coach any needs or issues concerning; Staff members, supply needs, program, or scheduling
- Initiate and complete end of day chores with your group
- Assist Team Leader with supervising a particular group of children
- Know where everyone is at all times
- Ensure Campers stay hydrated throughout the day
- Focus on Campers in your group, building them up, noting specific needs or circumstances.
- Spend time with each Camper individually before the end of the week, learn the status of their relationship with Jesus, and pray with them.
- Lead games and other activities as needed
- Assist Team Leaders with communicating daily theme/Bible lesson/verse throughout the day
- Monitor Campers using the restroom or who are away from the group
- Communicate with your Team Leader and Coach
- Coordinate with your Team Leader each day to determine your daily responsibilities.
- Focus attention on Campers during the swim/boat time.
- Assist Water Safety officer as directed
- Wear life vest when boating or outside swim area
- Be aware of all Camper swim levels
- Play with the children on the beach; use as a talking opportunity if they don’t want to swim
- Assist with/fill out Decision Forms when children in your group make a decision to follow Jesus
- Pray for your Team and your Campers
LIFEGUARD (MUST BE CERTIFIED; THIS IS A PAID POSITION)
Special Skills: lifeguard certified
Other Requirements: minimum age 16 (assistant) or 18 (head)
Reports to: Camp Manager, Program Director
Who You Serve: Campers; Camp staff
Role: the ensure the safety of all those using the lake area
Responsibilities:
Other Requirements: minimum age 16 (assistant) or 18 (head)
Reports to: Camp Manager, Program Director
Who You Serve: Campers; Camp staff
Role: the ensure the safety of all those using the lake area
Responsibilities:
- Present a copy of current certification
- Attend staff training and present Water Safety
- Spend time alone with the Lord every day, cover the swimming/boating/lake area with constant prayer
- Be at the lake 30 minutes before swim time
- Complete safety checks on the dock and swim area
- Wear lifeguard uniform (identifying t-shirt and shorts)
- Whistle and lifeguard tube provided
- Assume responsibility for the safety of the campers and staff in and around the water
- Keep accurate headcount of Campers during swim time
- Enforce all swimming rules
- On Monday, share water safety rules and perform the swim test on all campers
- Assign swim-level wristbands
- Implement buddy system: direct the pairing of campers and swimming buddies.
- Perform safety checks between group swim time
- Report all incidents or accidents to the Manager, who will determine the necessity of filling out an incident report form.
- Report all potential safety issues and needed supplies to the Manager.
- The Lifeguard is the authority over the entire swimming/boating area and is responsible for monitoring all areas, with the assistance of the Water Safety office.
MUSIC TEAM
Special Skills: play a musical instrument; sing; lead worship
Other Requirements: clear walk with the Lord; work as part of a team; minimum age 16
Who you report to: Staff manager; Camp Manager
Who you serve: Campers and Staff
Role: to lead a time of daily worship during Staff Meetings and Camper Meetings
Responsibilities:
Attend training
Be familiar and agree with all the policies of Strong Tower Ranch
Work together to identify various skills within the team
Work together to identify various music needs for each week
Coordinate with Emcee appropriate music choices for each day
Create an atmosphere of worship during morning and afternoon meetings
With Emcee, lead the music during Staff meetings and Camper meetings each day
Set up and tear down music equipment each day
Ensure music lyrics are clearly written out for use during daily Camper meetings
Prepare music selection for Friday Parent Program
Set up and tear down music equipment for Friday Parent Program
Communicate any needs with Camp Manager or Program Director
Other Requirements: clear walk with the Lord; work as part of a team; minimum age 16
Who you report to: Staff manager; Camp Manager
Who you serve: Campers and Staff
Role: to lead a time of daily worship during Staff Meetings and Camper Meetings
Responsibilities:
Attend training
Be familiar and agree with all the policies of Strong Tower Ranch
Work together to identify various skills within the team
Work together to identify various music needs for each week
Coordinate with Emcee appropriate music choices for each day
Create an atmosphere of worship during morning and afternoon meetings
With Emcee, lead the music during Staff meetings and Camper meetings each day
Set up and tear down music equipment each day
Ensure music lyrics are clearly written out for use during daily Camper meetings
Prepare music selection for Friday Parent Program
Set up and tear down music equipment for Friday Parent Program
Communicate any needs with Camp Manager or Program Director
TEAM LEADER
Special Skills: people management; multitasking ability
Other Requirements: clear walk with the Lord; minimum 1 year previous experience (or minimum age of 16)
Reports to: Coach, Managers
Who You Serve: Guides, Campers
Role: to oversee the smooth running of your Team and daily schedule; to supervise your group of Campers
Responsibilities:
Other Requirements: clear walk with the Lord; minimum 1 year previous experience (or minimum age of 16)
Reports to: Coach, Managers
Who You Serve: Guides, Campers
Role: to oversee the smooth running of your Team and daily schedule; to supervise your group of Campers
Responsibilities:
- Attend training
- Be familiar and agree with all the policies of Strong Tower Ranch
- Ensure that Child Protection Policies are being followed by all staff members at all times
- Participate in daily morning meeting for Leaders and Managers
- Participate in afternoon meeting
- Be familiar with your Team’s schedule for the day
- Coordinate your Team: assign and delegate different roles and responsibilities to your Guides
- Make sure you know where everyone is at all times
- Ensure Campers and Team stay hydrated throughout the day
- Take attendance at the beginning and end of each day (drop-off and pick-up). Inform Schedule Manager of any absences
- Lead your Team by setting the example
- Lead games and activities as needed
- Assist Coach in teaching daily Bible lesson
- Communicate the daily theme/Bible lesson/verse throughout the day
- Connect with your Team members throughout the day and share any
- concerns or needs with your Coach
- Communicate well with your Coach and Guides
- Connect with your Campers: get to know their stories and where they are with their relationship with the Lord
- Fill out Decision Forms when children in your group get counseled for salvation.
- Coordinate with the Water Safety Officer to ensure all areas are covered for swim time
- Position yourself on the swim dock during swim time
- Wear life vest when boating or outside swim area
- Be aware of all Camper swim levels
- Pray with your Campers and your Team
- Assign and delegate end-of-day chores to your Team
- Manage the safe dismissal of Campers at the end of each day
- Communicate with the Camp Manager any needs or issues concerning Staff members.
- Communicate with the Schedule Manager any issues concerning supply needs, program, or scheduling.
TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
Special skills: ability to manage and coordinate information Other requirements: good communication skills; minimum age 21 Reports To: Camp Manager, Schedule Manager Who You Serve: The campers and camp staff Responsibilities:
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TRANSPORTATION DRIVER
Specific skills: ability to manage a group and communicate with parents Other requirements: minimum age 25, no current driving infractions; walking with the Lord Reports To: Camp Manager, Transport Coordinator Who You Serve: The campers and camp staff Responsibilities:
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WRANGLER
Special Skills: ability to communicate and connect with children; ability to groom, saddle and walk/lead a horse on camper trail rides
Other Requirements: evidence of a genuine relationship with Jesus; minimum age 15
Reports to: Equine Manager, Head Wrangler
Who You Serve: Campers
Role: to prepare horses for camper/horse activities; to be familiar with the Biblical Truth connected to each activity and be prepared to share this with each group
Responsibilities:
Other Requirements: evidence of a genuine relationship with Jesus; minimum age 15
Reports to: Equine Manager, Head Wrangler
Who You Serve: Campers
Role: to prepare horses for camper/horse activities; to be familiar with the Biblical Truth connected to each activity and be prepared to share this with each group
Responsibilities:
- Attend training
- Be familiar with and agree to the policies of Strong Tower Ranch
- Be familiar with and follow Strong Tower Ranch horsemanship safety rules
- Be familiar with and follow Strong Tower Ranch horse care handling procedures
- Participate in daily morning meetings
- Prepare horses for camper activities
- Be aware of your surroundings; horses and campers
- Converse with your camper as you are doing horse activities
- Participate in daily barn chores
- Participate in end of week barn chores and special projects
- Inform Equine Manager of any supply needs
- Communicate with the Equine Manager or Head Wrangler with questions or concerns
- Connect with your fellow wranglers throughout the day
- Pray for your fellow wranglers and campers
