Heartland Camp

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Volunteer Staff Positions

There are many, many helpful hands and loving hearts that make Heartland Camp happen. Check out the list of Job Descriptions below and see where your talents and abilities can help make camp an AWESOME experience! 

A Staff Retreat is held once a year prior to the week of camp. This year’s Staff Retreat is TBD. All Staff are encouraged to attend for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and preparation for the week of camp. More details to come! 

Responsibilities include: maintaining the physical and spiritual health as well as the well being of a group of 10-15 campers each day, leading cabin devotions, keeping campers on schedule for daily activities, facilitating games and activities, and most importantly, being a positive Christian role model for all campers. Ideal dorm leaders have a mature and active faith in Christ. Should be flexible and responsible individuals. It is a very fulfilling position, but demands energy, love for kids, and a servant’s attitude for God as motivation. Must be high school graduates and have experience working with children of all ages.

The Health Center Staff is primarily responsible for the implementation of the camp’s medical plan. The duties of the Health Center Staff must not exceed their training and/or state licensure. Responsibilities include: providing the best health care possible -given restraints of camp environment, providing an upbeat, positive, and efficient environment in the Health Center, housing and dispensing prescribed and OTC medications, and providing professional, comprehensive and appropriate documentation. Applicants must be registered medical professionals (MD, PA, NP, RN, LPN), health service experience preferred, with current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities include: creating a plan for each session, supervising activity staff, and maintaining a safe atmosphere. The applicant must be responsible, organized, possess good communication skills, have completed at least one year of college, and have experience working with children of all ages.

Mini-Camp staff is responsible for organizing and leading daily activities for “mini-campers” (children ages 1-9 years). Mini-Camp staff must have completed at least one year of college and have experience working with children of all ages.

Responsibilities include: operating a digital camera, operating digital video camera, and compiling video footage of campers from each day into a highlight video set to music. The applicant must bring their own equipment (cameras, computers, printers, etc.).

Responsibilities include: assisting with office administration duties including – but not limited to – fielding phone calls, sorting mail, filing, typing, and maintaining check-in/out reports. Applicants must be responsible, organized, and possess good communication skills.

Security & Transportation Staff are responsible for the security and safety of staff and campers, including: day and night security patrols, providing “crowd control” during camp events, and serving as ushers during chapel events. Additional duties include transporting staff and campers across the camp. The applicant must be physically able to lift heavy objects and able to work with little supervision. Applicants must be high school graduates; at least one year of college preferred.

Transitioning from camper to staffer

CREW

CREW is a program for young staff members to find their place at Heartland Camp. This program was created for first-time staff members between the ages of 17 and 20 to assist in their transition from camper to staff. CREW participants are vital resources to the camp’s operations.

In addition, these individuals have the opportunity to discover their interests as a staff member. CREW members have additional freedoms and leadership opportunities that are not provided to campers, but they do not yet have the full responsibility of being on staff. Apply to be on CREW today!

for Children of Staff, 9 and under

Mini-Camp

Heartland Camp volunteers with children 9 and younger have the option to participate in Mini-Camp programming and activities. Mini-Camp sessions include daily programs directed by volunteer staff to allow for parents and guardians to fulfill their volunteer efforts in other areas of the camp. Mini-Camp sessions include fun and exciting activities to keep children occupied throughout the day. Activities include: archery, painting, swimming, nap time, story time, plenty of arts and crafts, and much more.

Mini-Camp is also a great time to teach these young campers more about Jesus and their faith. Through story time, age-appropriate activities, and chapel sessions, mini-campers get to experience much of the same spiritual growth opportunities that the regular campers enjoy.

Mini-Camp activities are not mandatory and younger children are welcome to spend time with their parents at any time during the day.