Qwanoes Summer Staff 2025
Counseling Positions:
Serve God in a front-line ministry capacity this summer, putting into practice the leadership and counseling skills you have gained. A counselor's primary responsibility is to build relationships with campers and help draw them closer to Christ, introducing them to a life like no other! Counselors lead cabin discussion groups, offer love and a listening ear—and correction if needed—and care for the daily basic needs of campers.
Counselors also lead various land and water activities—according to ability, experience and interest—and assist in leading teams in various adventure games. Counselors are provided with and required to read The Christian Camp Counselor from Qwanoes Publishing. Counselors who are new to Qwanoes are strongly encouraged to attend the Counselor Training Seminar.
Several other counseling positions offer the opportunity to give spiritual leadership to other staff and trainees. These positions require a higher level of training and experience, and offer challenge and responsibility to the motivated leader.
Senior Counselor (17 Males & 24 Females)
Jun. 20 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $8200; Qwanoes contributes $4200 if needed.)
Responsible for counseling one cabin of 8 to 9 campers per week for 7 to 8 weeks and (usually) mentoring a junior counselor. Includes serving for one or two weeks on the All-Star United team, Activity Support, or Operations Support Crew. Inquire about Advance Crew option. For Youth camp only, the minimum age is 20.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Junior Counselor (1 Male & 1 Female)
Jun. 20 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $7700; Qwanoes contributes $3675 if needed.)
Responsible for counseling one cabin of 8 to 9 campers per week under the supervision and example of a senior counselor. Includes three or more weeks serving on the All-Star United team, Activity Support or Operations Support Crew.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Senior Counselor & Operations Support (2 Positions)
Jun. 20 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $7950; Qwanoes contributes $3925 if needed.)
Serve as a Senior Counselor for half of the summer and in an area of operations for the other half (either food services or maintenance). Inquire about Advance Crew option.
“My experience was awesome. I was so uplifted and encouraged amidst the hard work of giving so much energy into campers. The staff team was so amazing.”
Senior Counselor & All Star (2 Position)
Jun. 20 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $7950; Qwanoes contributes $3925 if needed.)
Serve as a Senior Counselor for half of the summer and as a member of the All-Star United team for the other half. See All-Star United for more details. Inquire about Advance Crew option.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Senior Counselor & Lifeguard/Activity Support (2 Position)
Jun. 20 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $7950; Qwanoes contributes $4200 if needed.)
Serve as a Senior Counselor for half of the summer and as Lifeguard for the other half. Must be at least 19, have a valid National Lifeguard Service (NLS), and have a standard first aid certificate or equivalent. Required to attend the Waterskiing Instructor Training Workshop. Inquire about Advance Crew option.
Camp Security
Jun. 20 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $7700; Qwanoes contributes $3675 if needed.)
Involves a combination of helping maintain the security of campers, staff and camp property for part of the day and also serving as an activity leader for the other half. Inquire about Advance Crew option.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
Head Counselor (1 Male & 1 Female)
Apr. 28 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $12250; Qwanoes contributes $6600 if needed.)
In this vital leadership role, serve as a peer leader, support person, and counselor of the counseling and program staff. Must have substantial leadership experience and administrative skills and have completed a minimum of three years of Bible college or university. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation. Please inquire even if you are not able to start April 28.
Assistant Head Counselor (2 Males & 2 Females)
Option 1 Apr. 29 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $11750; Qwanoes contributes $6200 if needed.)
Option 2 May. 6 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $10400; Qwanoes contributes $5400 if needed.)
Assists the Head Counselors in their role as peer leaders of the counseling and program staff. Also assists in program support. Must have leadership experience and have completed a minimum of two years of Bible college or university. Inquire about earlier Advance Crew option. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation.
Special Needs Support
May. 13 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $9750; Qwanoes contributes $4725 if needed.)
Works with parents, counselors, and head counselors to create plans for how to best support campers with special needs. Includes calling parents and meeting with counselors and head counselors to provide insight and support. Often includes working directly with campers with special needs. Also supports the Head Counseling Team; see Assistant Head Counselor for more details.
Or, come as a volunteer! We have openings every week for those who cannot commit their whole summer but are available for one or more weeks.
LIT Counselor/Activities (1 Position)
May. 27 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $8500; Qwanoes contributes $4250 if needed.)
Assists in leading the LIT (Leader-In-Training) Program under the guidance of the LIT Leader. Acts as a coach to the LIT’s, providing spiritual discipleship, practical leadership, evaluation, and support to these young leaders, as well as helping support others in summer leadership programs. About half of the role includes being part of the Staffing Team and assisting with staffing-related practical support and administration. May also include one to two weeks of counseling campers. Must have counseling experience and have completed a minimum of two years of Bible college or university. Minimum age 20. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation.
CIT Counselor (1 Male & 1 Female)
Apr. 29 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $11750; Qwanoes contributes $6200 if needed.)
Assists in leading the CIT (Counselor-In-Training) program under the guidance of the CIT Leader. Acts as a counselor and teacher, and offers evaluation and support to these young leaders. Includes providing spiritual discipleship and practical leadership to CIT’s and others serving on OSC in May and June and responding to CIT’s who are completing their online-based spiritual foundations discipleship program before the summer. May also include one to two weeks of counseling campers. Must have counseling experience and have completed a minimum of two years of Bible college or university. Minimum age 20. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation.
Step-Out Program Leader
Apr. 29 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $12250; Qwanoes contributes $6600 if needed.)
Provides spiritual discipleship, teaching, and practical leadership to the 15-16 year-olds in the Step-Out program happening throughout the summer. Includes assisting with a variety of general support duties as needed and available. Must have substantial counseling and other leadership experience, very good organizational and communication skills, and have completed a minimum of two years of Bible college or university. Minimum age 20. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation.
Step-Out/OSC Counselor (2 Males & 2 Females)
Option 1 Apr. 29 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $11750; Qwanoes contributes $5975 if needed.)
Option 2 May. 27 to Aug. 30 (Support Goal: $8500; Qwanoes contributes $4250 if needed.)
Acts as a counselor and teacher, and offers evaluation and support to young leaders. Provides spiritual discipleship and practical leadership to Step-Out’s and CIT’s as well as other staff serving on OSC in the dishroom. Must have counseling experience and have completed a minimum of two years of Bible college or university. Minimum age 20. Required to attend Staff Leadership Orientation.