Counselor

Spend your summer on the shores of Lake Samish, walking in faith with all ages. The primary goal of Counselors is to provide a safe and fun week for their cabin group. Counselors are rotated between age groups and programs. Responsibilities include worship leadership, small group Bible studies, hikes, crafts, and the care, supervision, and safety of campers and other staff. Depending on weekly programming, counselors may be assigned to other roles, as needed, to serve the whole mission of Lutherwood. Counselors must be at least one year out of high school.

Kitchen Staff are responsible for providing healthy, delicious meals for campers and staff. Under direction of the Kitchen Coordinator, Kitchen Staff prepare menus, meet dietary needs, and keep the kitchen and Dining Hall clean and safe, maintaining state and county health code. Like all roles, other duties may be assigned, as needed. Must be 18 years of age (recent high school graduates are welcome to apply)!

Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining a safe and fun environment on the water at Lutherwood. Responsibilities include watching over swim time, performing swim tests, inspecting PFDs and water craft, assisting with boating activities, and performing rescues if needed. Lifeguards will also support other aspects of camp life when not needed at water activities. Lifeguards are eligible to serve simultaneously in other roles, such as Counselor. All lifeguards are required to be certified (Lutherwood can help provide certification for interested applicants).

Leadership Staff consist of Program Assistants and other returning staff who work alongside the Program Director to guide and supervise summer staff. Responsibilities include directing the day-to-day schedule at Lutherwood, implementing safe and fun programming, conducting staff meetings, coordinating Bible Encounter, leading worship and campfires, supervising and mentoring summer staff members, and assisting year-round leadership with weekly assignments. Like all roles, other duties may be assigned, as needed. Leadership Staff are required to have at least one year of experience at Lutherwood or a similar outdoor ministry setting and are preferred—but not required— to be 21 or older at the beginning of the summer.

Resource Staff are the glue that holds camp together, the motor that makes camp hum along! Resource Staff are assigned weekly responsibilities including: maintenance, cleaning and housekeeping, canteen management, laundry, kitchen assistance, crafts, free time acitvities, and assisting with games and worship opportunities. Resource Staff may be assigned to a cabin group during the week to support the cabin leader in evening times. Like all roles, other duties may be assigned, as needed. Resource staff must be at least 18 years old (recent high school graduates are encouraged to apply)!