Camp emmanuel 2025

In 2025, Camp Emmanuel has 3 weeks of overnight camps on the books.

June 16-20(High School)

June 23-27 (Middle School)

June 30-July 3 (4th & 5th grade)

Staff Applications will open November 15th, 2024, Camp Registrations will open mid-December 2024!


We are hiring staff members for the full 3 week season and for each week. As you read the job descriptions, keep in mind that these are only week long commitments, unless you desire to work more than one week in the summer. Please be sure to select ALL the weeks you feel called to work.  The staff members’ “week” is Sunday 3pm (a day before the campers arrive) through Friday 1pm (to allow time for camp clean up).  If you choose to serve consecutive weeks, Camp Emmanuel will provide weekend housing, but you will be responsible for your meals Friday Lunch- Sunday Lunch. 


We believe that this unconventional scheduling approach to summer programming offers flexibility for people wanting to serve on a mission this summer, but do not have an entire summer to commit. It also gives our local volunteer base opportunities to serve without being over extended. 


All staff and volunteers will be required to complete the staff training via zoom in preparation for summer camp. This will cover camp policies and expectations so you will come to camp suited up for a week of service! Along with this training, all staff and volunteers 16+ years of age will first be required to pass a background check and complete a sexual abuse awareness training (online module)

Employment Opportunities

Cabin Leaders

At Camp Emmanuel every position is important, but the Cabin Leader (CL) position is an imperative, front line ministry position. CLs impact lives of the next generation as they serve alongside a community who will likely become lifelong friends. Our team is committed to discipling our staff members into a generation of servant leaders who are ready to lay aside their time to serve campers and help them develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. This position will offer opportunities to play, to have meaningful connections with campers, and lead students through all areas of camp life with one main objective: to encounter JESUS. CLs not only lead their cabin through the daily schedule and activities, you set the pace and tone for everything on the schedule. We are looking for faith filled, Spirit-led people who believe Jesus is in every part of the day at camp and want to meet Him there and bring others with them!  


Cabin leaders must be 18+ years of age, pass a background check, and complete online staff trainings which will be provided via Zoom in the Spring before camp season. 


Counselor Application  


JUnior Cabin Leaders

Junior Cabin Leaders- Camp Emmanuel believes in growing leaders! The Junior Cabin Leader position is for teenagers who want to start serving others at camp while they learn and develop the skills to become a camp staff member! Junior Cabin Leaders work side by side with the Cabin Leaders, helping accomplish the main objective of camp, to lead campers through camp to have life changing encounters with JESUS! 


High school week requires Junior Cabin Leaders to be 18 years of age. Junior Cabin Leaders for the middle school and elementary camp must be 15 years old or older.   All Junior Cabin Leaders will need to complete the online trainings related to the junior cabin leader staff.


JUNIOR COUNSELOR APPLICATION 

Camp Support STaff

Kitchen Coordinator

At Camp Emmanuel we know that hospitality is a gift. We also believe that meals not only fuel our bodies, but it is around a meal that so many find connection and family. We are looking for strong leaders with the gift of hospitality and cooking that will feed excellent meals to the campers and staff.  The kitchen coordinator will manage all aspects of the kitchen for the week of camp, including  directing the kitchen volunteers, overseeing the preparation and serving of meals and snacks, ensuring the kitchen is cleaned following every meal, and food is stored appropriately. The director position is a week long commitment and will require the completion of a 3 hour long food service training course. This training is imperative for maintaining NC health codes for food service. 



Nurse

At Camp Emmanuel we commit to our campers’ and staffs’ well being. A person filling the nursing position must be a licensed nurse or health care professional like an EMT, paramedic, PA, etc.. During the day, the camp “nurse” will be responsible for administering medications (prescribed and over the counter), assisting in any first aid needs, and emergency response situations.. For each week of camp we like to have 2-3 professionals that rotate through the week on a schedule, with one being an overnight staff member, so that there is always someone available to tend to any medical needs.



Worship Coordinator

The major responsibility of the worship coordinator is to lead the camp in Worship to/for Jesus, to steward the moments Holy Spirit is moving and to work in unity with Holy Spirit and the Pastor during times of worship and ministry. The WC needs to be present at each worship time each day. In advance, they will work with the Worship Director to plan worship sets and additional worship needs for camp. The WC provides song lists to the Worship Director in advance so that the media tech is prepared to run slides. 




Activity Coordinator

Along with worshiping Jesus and digging into His word, playing hard is an important part of camp. The Activity Coordinator organizes the daily games and activities outlined on the schedules. The AC works closely with the Camp Director and will be responsible for having the camp wide activities set up, supplied, and manned, having the morning creatives supplies organized and stationed in the appropriate location, and in the event of weather or other major schedule changes, the AC is responsible for communicating with volunteers, communicating any reservation changes/adjustments, and implementing the activity changes needed. 




Summer Staff Application 

volunteer opportunities

If you don’t have time to be at camp all week, but desire to serve when you can, take a look at these positions. Like all staff, 18+ year old volunteers must pass a background check and complete the appropriate training modules regarding camp policies and expectations. Volunteers really make a huge difference in how camp runs, so please don’t pass through these opportunities to be a part of the mission of Camp Emmanuel! 


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KITCHEN

At Camp Emmanuel we know that hospitality is a gift. We also believe that meals not only fuel our bodies, but it is around a meal that so many find connection and family. Kitchen volunteers work for the Kitchen Coordinator. Volunteers can sign up for the different shifts on the days that work best for their schedule. The volunteers help with preparing, serving and cleaning up each meal.  



ACTIVITY/RECREATION

Each day the camp has at least one large, camp-wide activity in the afternoon and then other possible activities in the evening. Activity volunteers help the Activity Coordinator set up, facilitate and breaks down activities. 



CREATIVES

Creatives are interest based activities that campers get to participate in each day. These hour and a half activities are meant to help kids learn that “in all things we do, we do it unto the Lord.” This is an awesome opportunity for people to share their talents and skills with the younger generations and showing them how God can use theses talents and skills.  Examples of creatives from years past include carpentry, art, science projects (showing how amazing God’s creation is), musical worship, dance, prayer journaling, kayaking, basketball, surfing, and disc golf. Just to name a few!!


  • Creatives Facilitators-The facilitator is the person responsible for running the actual workshop. They will communicate in advance with the activity coordinator about what activity they want to do, the way they will tie it into the Gospel, and the supplies they need to accomplish the activity. During the week they will work with the Activity Coordinator for additional needs.
  • Creatives Assistants-The assistants are people who are also knowledgeable about the activity and willing to help the facilitators make the activity happen successfully and safely.