New for 2008 . . .
- more weeks
- 8:30AM-4:30PM

Dates: June 9 – August 8
Daily M – F, 8:30 – 4:30: Minimum two week commitment with nine weeks to chose from.

An awesome opportunity for you to enjoy fun times with peers, positive interaction with day campers and staff, while developing leadership skills and experiencing personal spiritual growth. Each week you will have opportunity to assist a day camp counselor, nature, or craft instructor and serve in various support roles. Participate in daily devotions with experienced staff who will oversee all your activities, provide feedback and spiritual mentorship. Your involvement in our Staff-in-Training Program is a great opportunity for you to develop and test the skills required to serve in a Christian camp setting. Each participant will receive a free staff T-shirt.

Acceptance into the program is determined through an application process.

Staff-in-Training

Dates Days Camp Name Age Cost

Minimum 2 week commitment with 9 weeks to chose from.  
Acceptance into the program is determined through an application process.
Apply by May 1.  
Apply here

June 9-13 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
June 16-20 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
June 23-27 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
June 30-July 3 M-Th Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
July 7-11 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
July 14-18 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
July 21-25 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
July 28-Aug. 1 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60
August 4-8 M-F Staff-in-Training 14-15 $60

To Interested Participants:

Dear 14-15 year old,

Thank you for your interest in the Staff-in-Training (SIT) program at Woodcrest Retreat!

What will I do there?

You’ll join the team of youth & young adult summer camp staff to assist in leading our summer day camp program.  This group is excited about living for the Lord, pointing others to Him, and having a fun time doing it.  This program is fun, it’s crazy, and it’s faith-filled!  You’ll experience the role of many different camp staff members by being their “apprentice”.  Possibilities include:

-Day Camp Counselors
-Kitchen Staff
-Maintenance Staff
-Crafts Leader
-Day Camp Director
-Videographer / Photographer
-Nature Instructor
-Office Staff
-Camp Store 
-Plus, Group Time, Spiritual Input, Teambuilding Challenge Courses and more!

What will I get out of it?

You’ll take home some seriously fun memories for starters.  Working alongside other staff and staff-in-training participants is always an adventure.  Plus it’s an incredible opportunity to positively influence kids.  You’ll earn a sense of accomplishment having done something to benefit others.  And perhaps most importantly, you’ll discover more about God and who He’s made you to be.

Will this help me in the future?

Being a part of the Staff-in-Training program will be a valuable beginning work experience.  Your performance in the program will be evaluated and you’ll be given helpful feedback.  Positive evaluations and participation will benefit you as you develop your resume and references.  This experience will give you confidence as you pursue future volunteer or employment positions with Woodcrest or elsewhere.

When is it & how much will it cost?

Dates: June 9 - August 8 (week of June 30, closed Friday July 4)  There is a 2-week minimum.

Mon. – Fri.  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM  - includes lunch & snack

$60/week  - (Send no money now, wait until your application & 2 references have been accepted.)

Apply early - maximum 12 youth per week

What should I do next?

1.       Complete the Staff-in-Training Application

(paper application or online at http://www.woodcrestretreat.org/SITapplication.htm

2.       Ask 2 people (not relatives) to complete references for you

(paper references or online at http://www.woodcrestretreat.org/SITreferenceform.htm 

After your application and 2 references are received, you will be contacted by mail.  If your application has been accepted, that letter will request a deposit for each week of participation.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me at phil@woodcrestretreat.org or 717.738.2233

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Woodcrest Retreat
225 Woodcrest Drive
Ephrata, PA  17522
(717) 738-2233
info@WoodcrestRetreat.org