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SUMMER STAFF | Camp Firwood
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Summer staff putting on Christian summer camp in Bellingham WA, PNW

SUMMER STAFF

Making JESUS Known

Guide campers as they explore God’s creation, encounter Jesus, and engage in life changing relationships.

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POSITIONS

Take responsibility for a specific area of camp while mentoring others.

Job descriptions

Lead counselors summer 2025

Disciple and guide Counselors, CITs, or Ops Crew through the victories and struggles that come with working at camp. Focus on spiritual development and mentorship of the summer staff, and lead others to develop their ministry!

People Leads

Program team in skit costumes

Curate the camper experience through skits, games, and team competition! Program team is where chaos meets contest, and camp culture is created.

Program team

rock climbing and high ropes lead

Oversee one of our awesome activities to make sure campers have the most fun and stay safe! Activities include: high ropes, wake surfing, mountain biking, sailing, paintball, rock climbing, laser tag, arts and more.

Activities Leads

counselor and campers holding up canoe

Counseling is the peak of the Firwood experience! Each week you will disciple a group of 6-8 campers through activities, Bible studies, and tons of fun. Every summer Firwood makes a massive impact in the Kingdom of Heaven, and it's all because of our amazing Counselors!

counselor

high school counselors in training

If you are a high school student looking to grow your faith, ministry, and leadership capabilities, our Counselor In Training (CIT) program is for you! Learn how to minister to kids and peers alongside a Counselor, and have a ton of fun along the way!

c.i.t.

operations crew keeping summer camp running

Operations (Ops) Crew is the backbone of camp. Highschool students who want a chance to serve, pour out, and be discipled are perfect candidates to work on our Ops Crew. Build community and put your faith in to practice!

ops crew

Pour Out.

find PURPOSE.

If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you

give up your life for me, you will find it.

Matthew 10:39

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DATES

Leadership Staff Training: June 8-13

All Staff Training: June 14-20

Session A: June 21 - July 18

Session B: July 18 - August 23

Full summer: June 14 - August 23

 

qualifications

  • Active follower of Christ

  • Willingness to work on a team

  • Able to take initiative

  • Enjoys helping kids learn and grow

  • A willingness to be wild and crazy doesn't hurt

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PAY SCALE

  • Leadership Staff:
    - $3300 for 11 weeks + $5500 Optional Fundraised Pay
    - Must serve the full summer

  • Counselors: 
    - $2000 for 10 weeks + $5000 Optional Fundraised Pay
    - Returning counselors earn an additional $500 per summer

  • Counselor-In-Training (CIT): 
    - Volunteer + $5000 Optional Fundraised Pay

  • Ops Crew: 
    - Volunteer + $5000 Optional Fundraised Pay
     

OPTIONAL Fundraised PAY

All staff have the opportunity to fundraise up to $500 per week ($5000 for the full summer). Contact us for more info and learn how you can raise money while you live on mission at camp this summer!

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TIME OFF/BENEFITS

  • Meals and Housing provided

  • An opportunity to build a dynamic resume

  • Time off at the end of each camp week

  • Two legendary staff retreats

  • An epic summer full of fun memories that will last a lifetime.

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Job Details

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