Qwanoes NEXT
Internship Program
Date:
April 29, 2025 (no later than June 20, 2025) until the end of summer 2026
Overview:
Camp Qwanoes is deeply committed to developing leaders and our NEXT program is designed to do just that. As you serve as a NEXT intern at Qwanoes, you will gain valuable ministry and leadership skills, knowledge, and significant experience in the exciting field of camping and recreation ministry.
Qwanoes NEXT is meant to provide a transformative experience for emerging young adult leaders as they seek to learn more about their God-given vision and call. You will gain a vision for and an understanding of the power of camp ministry to impact today’s children and youth. Key principles and examples drawn from camp ministry can be applied to a wide variety of ministries both inside and outside the church.
As a Qwanoes NEXT intern, you will be a vital part of Qwanoes fulfilling its purpose of helping kids discover, live, and share life like no other in Christ through summer camps, retreats, leadership programs, and other events.
Included:
A variety of Qwanoes NEXT positions are available that can be customized to meet your goals, to help you develop your abilities and interests, and to give you the best internship experience possible.
Throughout your internship, camp leadership staff will seek to help you discover your vision and grow in your calling using an “apprenticeship” model of learning. Each intern will be assigned a specific, experienced mentor. You will be guided through Bible study, personal study and intentional conversations, and benefit from the daily example and encouragement of camp staff who have years of experience in camp ministry. You will be valued and essential part of a vibrant Christian community, while having opportunities to contribute to the health and growth of the community.
As a NEXT intern, you will have opportunities to integrate with a larger movement of emerging leaders, as you live and serve alongside Qwanoes summer staff and students in our one-year college program, Kaléo. You will meet leaders from across the Pacific Northwest as part of the “Vision and Call” fall weekend retreat offered by Murdock in Washington State.
More options for higher education, training, and certification are available.
Room, board, and basic living expenses, plus benefits according to the type of internship and much more, are provided.
To Apply:
Camp Qwanoes seeks to find six young adult interns (ages 20-25) per year for NEXT. Applicants are carefully selected in the winter and early spring. Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree (or at least two to three years of post-secondary education or training); preferably one summer of recent Qwanoes or other camp staff experience; appropriate qualifications, experience, and abilities for the internship position being sought after.
For more details, please download this PDF.
Apply now
For more information, contact Tristan Klassen, or our Staffing Team.
If you’ve already submitted a summer 2025 staff application and would like to apply for NEXT, it’s not too late! Please contact us.