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 June 2-August 8, 2021.
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 Wednesday, June 2nd!
CIT Session: Sunday June 13th - Friday June 18th
Session 1: Sunday June 20th - Friday June 25th
Session 2: Sunday June 27th - Friday July 2nd
Session 3: Sunday July 4th - Friday July 9th
Session 4: Sunday July 11th - Friday July 16th
Session 5: Sunday July 18th - Friday July 23rd
Session 6: Sunday July 25th - Friday July 30th
Session 7: Sunday August 1st - Friday August 6th
Closing + Departure: Sunday, August 7th
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 2021 summer staff will be open November 2nd - 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!
