College Summer Staff

Build leadership skills and invest in the lives of children.

Camp Tilikum is looking for 25 dedicated young adults to serve at camp for Summer 2023! As Summer Staff you will spend each day showing the love of Jesus to kids and teaching them about their Creator as you hike the hills, swim in the lake, and play (you might even say frolic) in the fields alongside your peers. A summer at Tilikum offers an incredible experience that will push you toward deeper communion with God and others, and also add some valuable skills to your repertoire such as goat herding, canoe rescue, and group management… just to name a few.

Accepting applications from December until March 1st! We hope to see you there!

Which program fits you best?

Day Camp Staff

Day Camp is a program for children entering 1st – 6th grades. Each week, Day Camp Staff are responsible for teaching and supervising a variety of program activities such as archery, Bible discussions, canoeing, swimming, the Big Swing, nature hikes, crafts, and more!

Applicants must be 18 years or older and at least one year out of High School to work as Day Camp staff.

Applications are due March 1st! Fill out the online application.

Adventure Program Staff

Adventure Program staff are responsible for facilitating for QUEST (grades 6-8). Campers develop their relational skills and deepen their faith through facilitated activities on the Challenge Course. Each Adventure Program Staff member will be trained as a Challenge Course Facilitator and have an opportunity to lead Bible discussions, games, and other activities.

Applicants must be 20 years of age and at least two years out of high school to work as Adventure Program staff. Applications are due March 1st! Fill out the online application.

Important dates

Application opens December 1, 2022
Lifeguard training is May 26 – 29, 2023
Summer Staff program May 30 – August 9, 2023 (2 weeks training, 8 weeks counseling, 2 days clean-up and debrief)

Summer Salary and Housing

First Year Staff – $5,000
Returning staff – $5,200
Lifeguards earn an additional $200
Housing is provided by Camp Tilikum ($2,000 value)

Summer salaries are distributed over 3 monthly payments during the summer program. Tilikum Summer Staff are generally expected to be present for the entire program, but important life events (weddings, family reunions, etc.) are accommodated on a case-by-case basis and will be negotiated before hire.

Detailed job descriptions

Support Staff (returning staff preferred)

Tilikum Day Camp Program Staff

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Tilikum Adventure Program (TAP) Staff

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Want more information?

Email Dennis Littlefield /Camp Director, or call Dennis at (503) 538-2763 ext.103.