Classification: Seasonal

Dates: June 22nd-August 10th, 2025. Some pre-camp work will be scheduled with the Camp Director prior to June 22nd, based on the Assistant Camp Directors’ availability.

Position Description: The Assistant Camp Directors provide supervisory and camp management support to the Camp Director. This is a wide-ranging position that helps manage all aspects of the summer camp program. Assistant Camp Directors contribute to program planning and execution, staff and volunteer scheduling and support, camper support, communication with campers’ families, and health and food services management.

Qualifications: 

• Must be age 21+ by June 29, 2025 (per American Camp Association standards)

• At least one summer of camp experience as a staff member or a volunteer

• Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to complete

• Experience working with youth in a professional environment

Essential Position Duties:

• Assist in coordinating camp programs and daily schedules.

• Lead camp activities as needed and support summer camp staff and volunteers in leading activities.

• Assist Camp Director with camp staff and volunteer management.

• Assist with camper medication and healthcare under the supervision and direction of the camp Health Specialist and Camp Director.

• Assist staff and volunteers with supervising campers during meal times.

• Ensure that campers, volunteers, and other staff members are adhering to safety guidelines at all times. Report safety concerns and facility/equipment hazards to the Camp Director and Facilities Manager.

• Assist in routine cleaning throughout the camp season.

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to maintain professionalism while interfacing with campers and their families.

• Ability to work with children and adults of all ages in a positive manner.

• Ability and willingness to respectfully engage in all aspects of camp related to the values and practices of the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ.

• Knowledge in a variety of arts & crafts activities and ability to adjust activities and leadership style for different age groups.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

• Visual and auditory processing abilities to see and hear potential hazards, OR ability to communicate about needed accommodations to camp leadership before the beginning of the camp season.

Classification: Seasonal

Dates: June 22nd-August 10th, 2025

Position Description: Lead Counselors are responsible for leading and supporting a group of campers and volunteer counselors each week.

Qualifications:

• Must be age 18+ and/or graduated from high school by June 29, 2025

• Summer camp experience preferred (as a camper, volunteer, or staff member).

Essential Position Duties:

• Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their cabin, during activities and meal times, and during the night as the need arises. Assure campers are properly supervised at all times. Proactively monitor campers’ emotional and physical wellbeing and report concerns to camp leadership.

• In coordination with other camp staff and volunteers, participate in developing, organizing, and leading activities for campers (training for specific activites provided as needed).

• Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.

• Support specialized staff in program areas such as waterfront, nature, all-camp activities, and arts and crafts.

• Ensure that campers receive medication as directed by the health supervisor.

• Ensure that campers, volunteers, and other staff members are adhering to safety guidelines at all times. Report safety concerns and facility/equipment hazards to camp leadership.

• Assist in routine cleaning throughout the camp season.

• Ensure that volunteers are supported during their time at camp.

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to work with children and adults of all ages in a positive manner.

• Ability and willingness to respectfully engage in all aspects of camp related to the values and practices of the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ.

• Knowledge of camp-appropriate crafts, games, and other activities is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

• Visual and auditory processing abilities to see and hear potential hazards, OR ability to communicate about needed accommodations to camp leadership before the beginning of the camp season.

Classification: Seasonal

Dates: June 22nd-August 10th, 2025

Position Description: The Arts & Crafts Specialist plans and leads a wide variety of art activities for campers with the assistance of the Program Coordinator and other staff. This position also assists with camper supervision as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be age 18+ and/or graduated from high school by June 29, 2025

• Summer camp experience preferred (as a camper, volunteer, or staff member).

Essential Position Duties:

• Plan and facilitate arts & crafts activities for campers using a wide variety of mediums with the assistance of the Program Coordinator.

• Maintain inventory of arts & crafts supplies and submit supply requests to the Program Coordinator as needed.

• Assist other staff and volunteers with supervising campers during meal times.

• Assist other staff and volunteers with a wide variety of activities as needed.

• Provide additional camper supervision support to counselors during activities and in cabins as needed.

• Ensure that campers, volunteers, and other staff members are adhering to safety guidelines at all times. Report safety concerns and facility/equipment hazards to camp leadership.

• Assist in routine cleaning throughout the camp season.

• Ensure that volunteers are supported during their time at camp.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work with children and adults of all ages in a positive manner.

• Ability and willingness to respectfully engage in all aspects of camp related to the values and practices of the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ.

• Knowledge in a variety of arts & crafts activities and ability to adjust activities and leadership style for different age groups.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

• Visual and auditory processing abilities to see and hear potential hazards, OR ability to communicate about needed accommodations to camp leadership before the beginning of the camp season.

Classification:Seasonal

Dates: June 22nd-August 10th, 2025

Position Description: The Nature & Sports Specialist facilitates outdoor learning, games, and activities for campers with the assistance of the Program Coordinator and other staff. This position also assists with camper supervision as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be age 18+ and/or graduated from high school by June 29, 2025

• Summer camp experience preferred (as a camper, volunteer, or staff member).

Essential Position Duties:

• Plan and facilitate activities for campers with the assistance of the Program Coordinator.

• Deliver Camp Adams’ habitat-focused curriculum to campers (training provided).

• Run activities on the low-ropes challenge course (training provided).

• Maintain inventory of supplies for various activities and submit supply requests to the Program Coordinator as needed.

• Assist other staff and volunteers with supervising campers during meal times.

• Assist other staff and volunteers with a wide variety of activities as needed.

• Provide additional camper supervision support to counselors during activities and in cabins as needed.

• Ensure that campers, volunteers, and other staff members are adhering to safety guidelines at all times. Report safety concerns and facility/equipment hazards to camp leadership.

• Assist in routine cleaning throughout the camp season.

• Ensure that volunteers are supported during their time at camp.

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to work with children and adults of all ages in a positive manner.

• Ability and willingness to respectfully engage in all aspects of camp related to the values and practices of the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ.

• Ability to lead hiking and adjust pacing for a wide variety of age groups.

• Familiarity with camp-appropriate games and a variety of nature activities. Familiarity with low-ropes challenge courses preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lead hiking on trails with moderate inclines and declines. Ability to use all elements of a low-ropes challenge course.

• Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

• Visual and auditory processing abilities to see and hear potential hazards, OR ability to communicate about needed accommodations to camp leadership before the beginning of the camp season.

Classification: Seasonal

Dates: June 22nd-August 10th, 2025

Position Description: Lifeguards at Camp Adams provide lifeguarding for camper swim times in the outdoor swimming hole, which is a natural meeting point of two creeks.

Qualifications:

• Must be age 18+ and/or graduated from high school by June 29, 2025

• Current certification in Lifeguarding from the American Red Cross or equivalent certifying organization. Waterfront lifeguarding experience strongly preferred.

• Summer camp experience preferred (as a camper, volunteer, or staff member).

Essential Position Duties:

• Perform lifeguarding duties during camper swim times. Explain and enforce safety rules. Ensure that lifejackets are fitting correctly when in use.

• Perform swim checks and assign swimming levels to campers.

• Ensure that camp staff and volunteers are assisting with supervising campers during swim times.

• Keep swimming area supplies and equipment organized, clean, and in good working order.

• Fully participate in all other aspects of camp when not performing lifeguarding duties.

• Assist other staff and volunteers with supervising campers during meal times.

• Assist other staff and volunteers with a wide variety of activities when not performing lifeguarding duties.

• Provide additional camper supervision support to counselors during activities and in cabins as needed.

• Assist in routine cleaning throughout the camp season.

• Ensure that volunteers are supported during their time at camp.

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to work with children and adults of all ages in a positive manner.

• Ability and willingness to respectfully engage in all aspects of camp related to the values and practices of the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ.

Physical Requirements:

• Strong swimming skills; ability to swim in a creek with a varying current.

• Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

• Visual and auditory processing abilities to see and hear potential hazards, OR ability to communicate about needed accommodations to camp leadership before the beginning of the camp season.

Sessions at Camp Adams start on Sundays and end on Fridays. Staff are on-duty from the late morning on Sundays through the early evening on Fridays, with Friday nights and Saturdays off.

Camp staff have scheduled two-hour breaks for each full day that camp is in session.

You do not need to be a member or attendee of a UCC church to come to Camp Adams as a summer camp staff member, volunteer, or camper. People of any faith background (or no faith background!) are welcome.

Camp Adams is owned and operated by the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ and our camp programs reflect our values. We ask and expect camp staff to respectfully participate in and/or observe the faith-based elements of our camp programming.

To learn more about the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ, visit the CPCUCC website.

While camp functions best when staff are able to be at camp for the entire summer, we recognize that a full summer camp season is a huge time commitment that may be unrealistic for some. We ask that all camp staff plan to attend staff training (June 22-27) and at least 4 out of the 6 weeks of summer camp sessions.

If you would like to work at camp but know you will have extenuating circumstances regarding the camp schedule, please explain in your camp staff application.