Summer Jobs

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A Life-changing Summer of Faith, Friendships, and Ministry

Spend a summer growing in your faith, building lifelong friendships, and helping thousands encounter Jesus. Are you looking to spend an amazing summer serving in the Kingdom before you head back to college in the fall? Are you ready for a challenge, an adventure and an opportunity to make a real difference all in one? Forest Home is the place for you this summer!

Your Dream Christian Job Awaits

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We have more than 150 incredible positions just waiting for someone like you! Working at Forest Home provides the Christ-centered community, Kingdom culture of honor and personal growth that you have been seeking for your summer employment.

What is it Like Working at Summer Camp?

Forest Home Is Right for You If…

  • You’re interested in your BEST summer ever
  • You are highly motivated and ready to motivate others
  • You are ready to use your strengths to give campers a powerful camp experience
  • You have a desire to know God on a deeper level and make Him known to others
  • You are looking to partner with a ministry that is making an eternal Kingdom impact

Our Promise to You…

  • Adventure into God’s amazing creation
  • True and lasting connection with Jesus and other world-changing summer staff
  • Countless opportunities to use your God-given gifts and talents
  • Expanded skill sets such as leadership, problem solving and teamwork to add to your resume
  • Memories that will stay with you forever

Why Choose Us?

Our mission is for our campers to encounter Jesus, experience transformation, and engage the world. We invite you to make this mission your own! This is your chance to reach the next generation. There is so much going on in the world right now and kids feel it. Here at Forest Home, you’ll be a part of providing them a place of safety, comfort, fun and best of all authentic connection with their Savior!

Dates

May 17 – Jun 6: Orientation
Jun 7 – Aug 7: Summer Camps

Age

You must be 18 years of age prior to your first day of work at camp.

Compensation & Time Off

Starting $321 per week, paid bi-weekly. 24–48 hours each weekend depending on the position.

Meals & Housing

All meals and lodging are included for the duration of your employment.

*If you are unable to make it on May 17th, note this in your application. We can accommodate flexible starting dates.

Summer Camp Overview

Our summer camps are all united under one vision: partner with the Church to create a revolutionary Christ-centered experience in which people of all ages hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, explore the Word of God, pursue God’s calling for their life, engage in Christ-centered relationships and connect with God through His creation. We are one team, one family led by our core values.

We are honored to serve campers of a wide variety of age ranges at our Forest Falls location.

Employment Opportunities

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Youth Camp

Middle school and high school campers attend camp at Lakeview and Creekside. Around 650 youth campers come up each week, and you could help facilitate worship, competitions, games, quiet time, and small groups as churches bring their students to encounter Jesus.

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Children’s Camp

Wild Rock provides camp for 250 children each week. Campers are challenged to answer the Lord’s call from an early age. Be part of a creative, fun ministry that makes a lasting impact on children’s lives.

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Family Camp

Family Camp helps families grow stronger together in the Lord. Summer Staff work with children and adults, ensuring families have the best vacation ever while loving staff invest in children’s lives.

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The Radiant Discipleship Program

Pour into teen girls hungry to know Jesus through the Radiant Discipleship Program. Walk alongside young women as they serve families, grow in faith, and experience the joy of community while igniting the next generation to shine for Christ.

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Recreation

If you love adventure and excitement, this is the role for you. Lead campers on the zipline, giant swing, blob, and water slides. All training and certifications are provided.

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Retail

Serve delicious milkshakes, pull espresso shots, and master 27 varieties of French fries. A great behind-the-scenes role for a servant-hearted team member who loves connecting with people.

Application Process

Applying for a summer job is simple.

Apply

Submit your application and share a bit about who you are and why you want to serve at Forest Home.

Video Interview

Complete a short video interview so we can hear your heart and learn more about your gifts and experience.

Interview with Staff

Meet with our team to talk about summer jobs, answer questions, and take the next step toward joining summer staff.

Testimonials

Camp is a special place. Forest Home is a special place. I’m so pumped and so ready to be back.

Trenton Bernard, Children’s Camp

Thank you, Forest Home, for introducing me to some of the greatest people I have ever known, teaching me how to love well and accept the same love in return, and for reminding me to chase after the Lord unswervingly, never stopping to look back.

— Kayla Elizabeth, Children’s Camp

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Ready to Apply?

God could use you this summer to impact thousands of lives. If you’re ready for a summer filled with purpose, adventure, community, and spiritual growth, we’d love to meet you.