The best way to Spend your Summer

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It is a fact that our staff and volunteers have the greatest impact on our summer camps. They are the direct connection to our campers.

Join a community with a vision. One that will encourage you in your faith and build you up in your walk with Jesus. You’ll make great friends and gather new skills. Most of all, you’ll be a significant person in the lives of young children.

In this world, it is rare to find a working experience quite like working in a team at summer camp. You are dropped into a 2 month blitz of excitement, stress, tears, and joy all rolled up into one unforgettable experience. Sr. Staff teach kids about Jesus, and build into each other’s faith. They learn new skills, and how to lead under pressure. It’s also 2 months that will look amazing on your resume!

Work directly with the kids, or help out in the background. Read through the options and find which positions best fit with your passions and abilities.

NOTE: Working at Camp Nakamun is a ministry. It will take a lot of focus, energy, and flexibility to fill a role with our summer team. Please be advised that ministry is really hard work, but also very rewarding in that it is a beautiful way to share God’s love with the world.

  • Cabin Leader Team

    Cabin Leader Team

    Cabin Leaders are the heart and soul of what we do. These people work directly with the campers each day of the week and have the privilege and responsibility of impacting the lives of those campers. All of the other positions are in support of the Cabin Leaders, enabling them to be the most effective in their ministry.

    There are opportunities to be a Cabin Leader for 2 different areas of camp; Main Site and Paintball. You can look at Paintball for more information regarding those camps.

    It is a full time, paid position starting at the end of June to the end of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Cabin Leaders are also needed to help out during Family Camps.

  • Summer Leadership Team

    Summer Leadership Team

    Come and be a part of the leadership at camp, working with the Ministry team to plan, prepare, organize and run the day to day schedule for summer camps.

      

    All leadership positions are full time positions starting at beginning of May and ends at the End of August. A normal week during July and August would run from Sunday at 1:30pm till Friday at 7:00pm. 

    PROGRAM LEAD (2 Positions)  

    Main Site: This person will work directly with the Camp Nakamun Program Director to oversee that the program for summer camps is ready and running.

    They will work together to make the schedule, plan the games and activities, direct and communicate with the group leads in what is going on each day. This person will have a high responsibility because if things go wrong or need adjusting, it will be their responsibility to ensure that things get back on track. 

    GROUP LEAD (6 Positions) 

    These people will lead a group of cabin leaders and their campers for the week. Their role is to oversee that their group is being supported, communicated to, has the supplies and help with activities that are needed. They will run and set up games for each week of camp, as well.

    They will work alongside the Activity and Program Leads to keep communication and support for their group throughout the summer as well as making sure the program is running accordingly.  

  • Outdoor Camp Staff

    Outdoor Camp Staff

    This person will be involved in the planning, facilitating and implementation of out-door programming. During June the outdoor facilitator will assist in all aspects of planning and preparing for the out-trips and out-back camps.

    They will help with rental groups activities and general help around the camp when needed. During July and August this position will work directly with the outdoor director to implement the outdoor camps. All tasks of the camps will be shared; cooking, route picking, devotions and spiritual aspects, etc.

    The individual that fulfills this position should have an enthusiastic and confident personality that will demonstrate professional out-door leadership. They should have confident camping, canoeing and wilderness skills and crafts. This individual should have first aid training (wilderness preferred).

    It is a full time, paid position starting at the beginning of May to the end of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Outdoor Staff are also needed to help out during Family Camps.

    This position is in most aspects similar to a Cabin Leader position but because of the environment of the outdoor camps it changes the expectations and roles. The outdoor assistant will work directly with the outdoor director and facilitator in the implementation of all outdoor camps.

    This position will also share in all aspects of the camps and should expect to be called upon in non-traditional Cabin Leader tasks. It is a full time, paid position starting end of June – end of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Outdoor Staff are also needed to help out during Family Camps.

    The individuals that fill the positions above must have the focus that the summer outdoor camps are for the benefit and experience of the campers and that the trips are not geared to the level of the leaders but the level of the campers.

  • Paintball

    Paintball

    We prefer applicants who have some experience with the sport of Paintball, yet as long as you are willing to participate and learn, we will consider applications all who are interested.

    These are full time, paid positions starting end of June – end of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Paintball staff are also needed to help out during Family Camp.

    We are looking for someone who knows paintball and can supply leadership to this camp. You will be in charge of the schedule, activities, equipment as well as offering spiritual guidance to the campers and staff throughout the summer.

    You will help in all areas of the paintball program with a key focus of spiritual guidance for the campers. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting devotionals (one in morning and one at campfire) each day for the campers.

    Someone with paintball experience would be most appreciated for this role. This person will be in the cabin with the campers, building relationships with them each week of camp.

    They will also be in charge of assisting the Paintball Lead in ensuring the equipment is ready, clean and maintained throughout the summer.

    Responsibilities will include, running, refereeing and monitoring games for the campers during each week.

    Someone with paintball experience would be most appreciated for this role. This person will assist the coordinator in ensuring the equipment is ready, clean, and maintained throughout the summer. Responsibilities also include running, refereeing and monitoring the games.

    As a paintball Cabin Leader, you will be in the cabin of paintball boys all summer long. Your responsibilities include hanging out with the campers throughout the week and making sure that they are on time for meals, activities, etc.

    Spiritual guidance and leadership will also be helpful in working with your cabin.  Sharing your story and building a welcoming community with the campers is a top priority.

    You may even get a chance to play some paintball!

     

  • Activity Staff

    Activity Staff

    These are people who run the various activities throughout the summer as well as support the program staff in making sure that games are set up and run smoothly. This is a full time, paid position for 4 months starting beginning of May until the end of August.

    For the months of May and June you will work 5 days per week, which will vary each week. Some weeks you will have to work the weekend. During this time you will be involved in facilitating for guest groups (help with dishes, cleaning, running activities, etc.) that are at the camp.

    During the months of July and August you will be in charge of setting up, facilitating and taking down the various activities as well as helping the A-Team setup and run various games. For the summer months a normal week runs Sunday at 1:00 pm to Friday at 7:00 pm, however there are some Saturday you will need to work during July and August.

    Activity staff are also required to help out at Family Camps.

  • Camp Medic/Meds Coordinator

    Camp Medic/Meds Coordinator

    This person organizes the nursing/daily meds for the summer as well as general administrative duties. Standard First Aid is minimum requirement.

    This is a full time, paid position from mid June until the end of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Camp Medic staff are also required to help out during Family Camps.

  • Lifeguard/First Aid Attendant

    Lifeguard/First Aid Attendant

    This person is our pool lifeguard and is at the pool when it is open to the campers. They also are available to provide First Aid around the camp property.

    National Lifeguard Certificate is a requirement, along with Standard First Aid equivalent with CPR Level C.

    This is a full time, paid position from mid-late June until the end of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Lifeguards are also required to help out during Family Camps.

  • Junior Worker Coordinator

    Junior Worker Coordinator

    We are looking for 2 people (one male and one female) who can give leadership and spiritual guidance to our Jr. Team. Your duties would include giving leadership and guidance to the Jr. Workers as well as work alongside them in getting dishes and cleaning duties done each day, prepare and lead devotions/bible study for the Jr.’s during the week as well as plan and organize Junior Nights Out (J.N.O.), which are occasional hang out times after campfires.

    This is a full time paid position starting in June and ending at the end of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Jr Coordinators are also required to help out during Family Camps.

  • Media Team

    Media Team

    This person is responsible for the filming and production of a camp video for each camp each week of the summer. They will also be in charge of camp photos, and the Audio/Visual aspects within the camp program. They will also give leadership Assistant Media Tech and the Jr Media Assistants.

    This is a full time, paid position from End of June-End of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Media Teams staff are also required to help out at Family Camps.

    This person works with the Head Video Tech. in the filming and production of the camp videos, taking camp photos, and helping with Audio/Visual aspects within the camp program.

    This is a full time, paid position from End of June-End of August. A normal week begins Sunday at 1:30 pm and runs to Friday at 6:00 pm. Media staff are also required to help out during Family Camps.

Nakamun has become like a second family to me. I can’t think of any better way to spend my summer than serving at camp. – Kristina

Staff at Camp Nakamun

This year I got the privilege of being a junior Cabin Leader/Media Assistant. And there wasn’t a single second I regretted it. Everyone was so welcoming and caring. I got to see the kids have to time if their life. – Brooke

Staff at Camp Nakamun

I really love campfire and seeing the kids get into the campfire songs. It is such a peaceful time to hangout with the kids and worship the Lord together. – Jill

Staff at Camp Nakamun

Camp is a very special place and it will always be. I have always wanted to be a Cabin Leader ever since I was a camper. I’ve always had the best time with not only the people I work with but most of my memories come from the kids and the relationships that we build together with God. For me, camp will always be place of just pure joy. – Ashley

Staff at Camp Nakamun

Camp has truly been a blessing to me and the Lord has blessed me immensely through it. – Adam

Staff at Camp Nakamun

There's just something about this place, it feels like home. It's somewhere where you can go to belong, and find purpose where you least expected. – Katie

Staff at Camp Nakamun

What To Expect

For Sr. Staff, a summer at Camp Nakamun goes by so fast. Each day, your mission is to give the kids a lasting experience. Energy levels run low. Eating healthy, sleeping when you can, and digging in to the community are essential ingredients of a successful summer. You will be stretched. But that’s a good thing because it will make you rely on your team and on Jesus to be your strength.

This job is for people who love kids! If you don’t like kids, maybe go find something else to do. You can be disorganized, clumsy, and you can be awful at canoeing… but if you love kids, we’re pretty sure camp can help you sort that other stuff out.

What Nakamun Expects

We expect you to be on time, to be present and engaged in your training and your role. We expect you to use this time to work on yourself. You have an opportunity to grow in your faith and your walk with Jesus. We desire to put people and programs in place to encourage you in this. Yet, it is ultimately up to you to decide to work on your heart as you work here with us at camp.

Being a member of the staff means you are willing to submit to the authority of the leadership of the camp. This includes the Executive Director and Camp Board. If they need to approach you about an issue they will and may even ask you to change what you are doing or how you are presenting yourself.

When you come to camp you are in a position to influence kids as young as six years old. This is the environment for love and gentleness (Phil. 4:5) to reign in every aspect of our lives including our appearance. For some of you servant-hood may mean sacrifice in this area. Be blessed as you seek to make the right choices.

Our desire as staff at Camp Nakamun is to glorify Christ in all we do. This desire, to let Christ dwell in us, and the fact that we are in a position of influence over younger people, impacts how we live our lives.

We base our expectations of our staff on what we read in Colossians 3: 1-7 (the Message translation)

Although we are committed followers of Christ, we still sin and are not perfect. However, it is important that our attitude and approach to how we live, what we choose to wear, the music we listen to, etc, reflect our desire to be a person of influence. It is important that the appearance and behavior of the staff does not reflect poorly on the image of the camp. Please be a great ambassador of Nakamun!

Camp Nakamun is owned by the Western Canadian District of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. In working at Camp Nakamun for the summer, you must also agree to come under the C & MA Core Values and Statement of Faith. Please read them through here.

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Summer Staff FAQ

  • 01
    When do I start?

    The exact dates change from year to year, but bascially 4 month staff start at the end of April and finish at the end of August. 2 month staff start at the end of June and finish at the end of August.

  • 02
    How much do I get paid?

    Sr Staff get a monthly salary of between $2100-$2450, depending on role, training, and experience.

  • 03
    Do I get time off?

    Most weeks run from Sunday afternoon until Friday evenings, so most Saturdays will be free. Please let us know well ahead of time of any dates you are certain you will time off for.