2025 SUMMER APPLICATIONS

APPLY NOW FOR AN EPIC SUMMER LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MALE COUNSELORS AND MALE & FEMALE CITS

DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28TH, 2025

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

  • Accountability:

    The Counselor reports directly to the Director of Summer Camp and Assistant Director of Summer Camp. Additionally, they may receive oversight from the Executive Director of St. Christopher and the Bishop of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina.

    Principal Responsibilities:

    1. Support total management, safety, and logistics of all programmatic aspects of Camp Saint Christopher

    2. Support lead coordinators in running their programs

    3. Ensure that team members are prepared to lead activities with campers

    4. Plan, coordinate, and implement evening programs, free choices, and whole-camp

    5. Think creatively about leading the nightly program and about how to get campers excited about it throughout the day

    6. Create hype and buildup surrounding each upcoming activity (free choices, special skills, evening programs, whole- camp activities) through engaging announcements throughout the day/session

    7. Coordinate set up and tear down of evening program while maintaining care of gear and supplies

    8. Empower and spread responsibility to other team members to help lead evening programs

    9. Effectively communicate evening program needs to other staff members

    10. Work team to coordinate any needs that may arise through the camp sessions

    Additional Expectations:

    Be prepared to implement any additional work responsibilities that may be asked of you.

    Desired Specific Qualifications:

    At least 18 years of age on or before June 1st, 2025, graduating from HS, and have a proven willingness to work with young people.

  • Accountability: The Counselor-in Training (CIT) reports directly to the Director of Summer Camp and Assistant Director of Summer Camp. Additionally, they may receive oversight from the Executive Director of St. Christopher and the Bishop of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina.

    Principal Responsibilities:

    1. Support total management, safety, and logistics of all programmatic aspects of Camp Saint Christopher. CITs stay in the cabin with campers and a Counselor.

    2. Support lead coordinators in running their programs

    3. Ensure that team members are prepared to lead activities with campers

    4. Plan, coordinate, and implement evening programs, free choices, and whole-camp 

    5. Think creatively about leading the nightly program and about how to get campers excited about it throughout the day

    6. Create hype and buildup surrounding each upcoming activity (free choices, special skills, evening programs, whole- camp activities) through engaging announcements throughout the day/session

    7. Coordinate set up and tear down of evening program while maintaining care of gear and supplies

    8. Empower and spread responsibility to other team members to help lead evening programs

    9. Effectively communicate evening program needs to other staff members

    10. Work team to coordinate any needs that may arise through the camp sessions

    Additional Expectations: Be prepared to implement any additional work responsibilities that may be asked of you.


    Desired Specific Qualifications: Rising Juniors or Seniors in High School (Fall of 2025), or recent High School Graduates (Spring 2025) that are willing to volunteer two or more camp sessions, and have proven desire to be a servant leader.

First of all, what is Camp Saint Christopher? We are an Episcopal Summer Camp located on beautiful Seabrook Island, South Carolina. With 314 acres of barrier island property, there’s always an adventure to be had! Perhaps you’ll sail or swim on the beach or launch a kayak into the marsh. Maybe you’ll lead a hike on one of our trails (we have 5 miles to choose from!) or have a bonfire under the stars. And at the end of the day, you can watch the sunset from the boardwalk or from one of our beachfront cabins with all your new camping friends. It’s going to be an epic summer! Join us!

Accountability: The Director of Summer Camp oversees all summer team roles. Additionally, they may receive oversight from the Executive Director of St. Christopher and the Bishop of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina.

*Please note that staff and team will be used interchangeably throughout our communications*

Minimal Qualifications for the Entire Summer Camp Team:

  • Passion and ability to work well with children, youth, and emerging adults.

  • Comfortable with building Christian community through teaching, leading, and equipping others

  • Passion and ability to facilitate harmonious relationships and interactions between staff and campers

  • Ability to perform potentially strenuous physical activities (hiking, campouts, swimming, )

  • Ability to give and receive feedback to contribute to personal and professional growth and the betterment of the community

  • Creativity and problem-solving skills in all types of high-stress and fast-paced situations

  • Ability to support the theological doctrine & practices of the Episcopal Church and our inclusion policies – read more about the Episcopal Church HERE or contact our leadership for more information!

Collective Responsibilities:

  1. Lead, train, assist, help, support, and mentor camp counselors while in your program area

  2. Create a healthy Christian camp culture among campers and staff

  3. Serve as other important roles: Lifeguard, Rock Climbing Wall, Archery Instructor, Driver, etc.

  4. Support night programs

  5. Support all camp staff in the upholding the community covenant, with grace and love

Requirements for Counselors:

  • First Aid, CPR & AED Certified (Adults & Infants) is required for all counselors. We strongly suggest this be completed before arriving at camp, but we will offer this training for a limited number of people during training if needed.

  • Completion of Safeguarding God’s Children, an online sexual abuse prevention training

  • Counselors must attend training from May 16th- June 1st. Counselors will move in and stay in cabins during training. Arrive at camp from 2-4 pm on May 16th with our first scheduled meeting at 4:00 pm.

    Requirements for Counselors-in-Training (CITs):

  • Counselors-in-Training must attend the overnight training from May 30th- June 1st. Arrive at camp from 5-6 pm on May 30th, with dinner at 6:00 pm being the first scheduled requirement. We welcome Parents & Guardians of our CITs to join us for dinner on May 30th. Please RSVP with Renzi by May 16th. CITs are allowed to drive themselves, but it would be helpful to have Parents & Guardians present to assist with any last minute paperwork and waiver needs. Departure from camp on June 1st from 2-3 pm. 

  • Completion of Safeguarding God’s Children, an online sexual abuse prevention training

  • We would like to encourage our CITs to be First Aid, CPR & AED Certified (Adults & Infants). This training will need to be scheduled and completed before arriving at camp.

2025 Compensation

*Compensation Rates are subject to change at any time*

Summer Schedule

https://www.stchristopher.org/camp-schedule

Upcoming Leadership Gathering Opportunities

US Sailing Sailing Counselor Training

Spring 2025, May 2nd-4th

Counselors are invited to join us starting at 3:00 pm on Friday for our US Sailing training certification weekend! Spots are limited to 10 sailors for this training, so please connect with Renzi to snag one of these spots!