Join Our Staff!
Camp Tekakwitha is looking for faith-filled, passionate, and energetic young adults to join our staff. Positions include kitchen aids, camp counselors, & lead team members, and dates of employment will run from May 26-August 14, 2022.
Stay tuned near the beginning of November for counselor applications, and apply as soon as possible!
Interviews will be held throughout the winter months and positions will be filled by the end of January.
Let's answer some of your questions ...
Hopefully these frequently asked questions will give you a strong basis of information as you discern a position on our Camp Tekakwitha summer staff. Please reach out with any questions we haven't answered!
Who can be a counselor?
The ideal candidate will want to inspire young people, help create lifelong memories, and embrace the beauty of outdoor adventure. We provide a strong witness to our Catholic faith during each and every moment of Camp largely through the lives of our staff members.
Summer counselors are at least 18 years old while kitchen staff members are at least 16 years old.
Summer counselors will receive training in VIRTUS, CPR/First Aid, and Lifeguarding upon arrival - there are no requirements for previous training in these areas.
DO counselors ever get to leave camp?
Yes! Each counselor is allotted one half-day break during a camp week along with opportunities for shorter breaks each day.
At the end of the week, staff members are 'off-duty' once all campers have been picked up, Camp is clean, and our closing staff meeting is complete. They are expected to be back on-site by mid-day on Sunday to begin again!
what are the dates of employment for 2021?
Full Staff Training begins on Thursday, May 26th!
Session 1: June 12 - June 17
Session 2: June 19 - June 24
Session 3: June 26 - July 1
Session 4: July 3 - July 8
Session 5: July 10 - July 15
Session 6: July 17 - July 22
Session 7: July 24 - July 29
Session 8: July 31 - August 5
Session 9: August 7 - August 12
Closing + Departure: Sunday, August 14th
How much does a counselor get paid?
Summer counselors are paid $300 per week when they begin as new staff members.
As returners, counselors are paid $310 per week. Rates differ for kitchen staff and lead team members.
All room/board, food, and ENDLESS laughter and memories are included for the summer!
New Staff APPLICATION
Welcome to the love, joy, and excitement that is Camp Tekakwitha! We're glad you're here, and we can't wait to get to know you.
Applications for the 2022 summer staff will be open November 1st - share the word with your friends and family who may be interested.
Returning Staff APPLICATION
We appreciate the time and dedication you've given to Camp throughout your previous year(s) on staff!
Please continue sharing your missionary heart by prayerfully reapplying at Camp Tekakwitha for the summer of 2021!
