employment

Every college student needs a summer job, right? Instead of flipping burgers or being stuck in a factory somewhere, what about getting paid to ride a zipline? You have the opportunity this summer to hang with kids for one week in their summer that could change them for a lifetime.

SpringHill Camps has many exciting summer job opportunities at both the Michigan and Indiana locations. Applicants are placed where their talents best fit the SpringHill staff needs, rather based on the camp location.

Because SpringHill is a Christian camp, an evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the organization's mission are required. Within our mission, SpringHill is an EEO employer and encourages applicants from under-represented groups. We offer competitive benefits.



why work at springhill

If getting paid to change young people’s lives, and having some fun while you’re doing it sounds like a great way to spend your summer, then SpringHill is your place to work.

Our mission is to change the lives of young people by creating environments and developing communities in which they experience the message of Jesus Christ within the context of personal loving relationships and memorable learning experiences. We currently have two properties, one in Evart, Michigan and one in Seymour, Indiana. Between the two properties, we host close to 14,000 campers during the summer.

Our summer camper program is for kids in 1st-12th grade. We group campers into elementary, junior high and high school and provide them with a unique program that is age-appropriate and relevant to the camper's place in life. We also have a "decentralized" focus. This means that much of our programming and relationship building is in the context of small groups. In addition, the campers enjoy activities, campfires, games and meals right alongside their counselors.

Running our summer camp program requires a wide variety of summer positions that are filled by 750 summer staff. All positions are compensated with a weekly, salaried rate with all housing and food costs covered.


summer camp employee schedule

Indiana
  • Leadership Training: May 19 – 27, 2008
  • Specialty Training: May 27 – 30, 2008
  • All Staff Training: May 30 – June 8, 2008
  • First Day of Camp: Sunday, June 8, 2008
  • Last Day of Camp: Friday, August 8, 2008
Michigan
  • Leadership Training: May 22 – June 3, 2008
  • Specialty Training: June 3 – June 6, 2008
  • All Staff Training: June 6 – 15, 2008
  • First Day of Camp: Sunday, June 15, 2008
  • Last Day of Camp: Friday, August 15, 2008
  • First Term (MI only) June 15 – July 11, 2008
  • Second Term (MI only) July 11- August 15, 2008
Day Camp
  • Leadership Training: May 22 – June 3, 2008
  • Specialty Training: June 3 – June 6, 2008
  • All Staff Training: June 6 – 15, 2008
  • First Day of Camp: Monday, June 16, 2008
  • Last Day of Camp: Friday, August 8, 2008
(Please note: The week of June 30 – July 4, 2008 will be a holiday week - day camps
will not be operating.)

past staff interested in volunteering

If you’ve worked at SpringHill as a summer staff in the past and would like the chance to hang out at camp again, continuing to show kids Christ’s love, come volunteer! We need your help running activities like the climbing wall, zipline, tubing hill, crafts, paint ball, skate park, broom ball, game room, etc. We’ll provide your housing and meals, and help out with gas money – and you’ll start your volunteer weekend with a pizza party. All those in Michigan interested should contact Step Tol at stol@springhillcamps.com. All those in Indiana interested should contact Andrew Sitte at asitte@springhillcamps.com.

how to apply

  1. Applications will be accepted from September 2007 thru July 2008.
  2. Fill out an application online or download the one below.
  3. In order for applications to be fully processed, each applicant will also need to submit four reference forms.

Reference forms can be completed online or printed via PDF below. It will be the responsibility of the applicant to make sure all four references are submitted in a timely manner.


pay rates

The base rate for staff is between $120-$180 per week, along with all housing and food provided, which is a value of $150 each week. You can earn an additional $30/week with our IMPACT program. IMPACT is a relationship-based program that allows you the opportunity to build a team support system for your summer experience at SpringHill Camps.


questions

Please call (231) 734-2616 or email us at work@springhillcamps.com. We would be happy to discuss the summer staff experience with you.


PDF Downloads

Application (pdf)
Reference Form (pdf)