Limited availability
Serve, lead, and make a difference
this summer
Furnace Mountain Camp is looking for caring, dependable, and responsible people who enjoy working with children and serving in an outdoor camp setting.
Whether you are applying for a paid position or hoping to volunteer, this is an opportunity to help create meaningful summer memories for every camper.
OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
There are several ways to be part of the
Furnace Mountain Camp team this summer
Select the opportunity that best fits your age, experience, and availability.
Camp Counselors
Starting pay: $15/hr
Help supervise campers, support daily activities, and create a positive camp experience where children feel safe, included, and encouraged.
Jr. Camp Counselors
Directly support camp counselors in helping ensure the safety, respect, and encouragement of campers throughout the day.
Lifeguards
Starting pay: $15/hr
Help support camper safety during swimming and water activities. Lifeguard applicants are required to show proof of current certification.
Volunteers
Serve alongside the camp team and help make summer camp meaningful, welcoming, and organized for every camper.
What Camp Counselors do
Camp counselors play an important role in helping campers feel safe, included, and encouraged throughout the day. They help lead activities, support camper behavior, work with other staff members, and create a positive environment where children can enjoy camp with confidence.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Supervising campers during daily activities
- Helping lead games, crafts, sports, and outdoor experiences
- Supporting camper behavior in a positive and respectful way
- Helping keep activities safe, organized, and on schedule
- Working with other staff members as part of the camp team
- Assisting with basic camp needs, clean-up, and daily routines
Before You Apply
Before submitting your application, please take a moment to review a few important expectations. Applicants should be willing to follow camp guidelines, participate in required training when applicable, and authorize a background check.
Furnace Mountain Camp is a Christian ministry, and applicants are also asked to review and respect the values reflected in our Statement of Faith and Policies.
NOTE:
Submitting an application does not guarantee a paid or volunteer position.
The Furnace Mountain Camp team will review each application and contact applicants regarding next steps.
Need More Information?
If you have questions about staff or volunteer opportunities before applying, please complete the form below and a member of our team will contact you.
Expectations & Qualifications
- Be punctual, responsible, and respectful.
- Enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting.
- Model positive behavior and values aligned with our mission.
- Participate in counselor training.
- Commit to a consistent weekly schedule when possible.
