Sugar Creek Bible Camp         

 

"To serve as a vehicle for the Spirit of God who encourages people through scriptures,
         the sacred surrounding, and the witness of all who share in the Christian camping ministry." 

 

 

Summer Employment

Wouldn't you like to be a part of this crew!

Thank you for your interest in working at Sugar Creek Bible Camp.  Here’s what you need to know.  We may be at your school this winter. Check out the recruiting schedule at the end of this page.

 Program

bulletSugar Creek is located in Ferryville, WI - six miles from the Mississippi river in the hills, bluffs and prairies of Southern WI.
bulletWe operate a de-centralized program, which means we have several small villages of 21-26 campers.  Each counselor has 6-8 campers they are responsible for.
bulletWe serve about 2400 campers each summer with our resident and day camp programs.
bulletWe hire approximately 65 summer staff.
bulletThe positions we hire are for leadership staff, counselors, kitchen staff, wranglers, team driver naturalist, arts & crafts director, lifeguard, chaplain, pack-out coordinator, and staff-in-training coordinator.  Staff job descriptions.

Qualifications

bulletCommitment to Jesus Christ as Lord—you must be willing and able to share your life in Christ with others.
bulletOpenness—to be open to other people whose lifestyle may be different from yours, and to situations and experiences which may be new to you.
bulletDesire—to help other people of all ages, and especially youth.
bulletStaff do not have to be Lutheran, but they must affirm traditional ELCA Lutheran theology.
bulletAt least one year post high school.

Salary

bulletCounseling, Kitchen Staff & Support Staff: $2100 for 10 weeks 
bulletVillage Leader: $2200 for 10 weeks and 2 days
bulletAssistant Program Director: $2350 for 10 weeks and 2 days
bulletAll staff receive room and board

Time Commitment

bulletJune 2 - August 9, 2008 (Leadership staff will be required to start earlier)
bulletTwo weeks of staff training June 2 - June 14th 
TRAINING IS MANDATORY. STAFF MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE TIME.
bulletWork week is from 12 noon on Sunday to approximately 6pm on Friday (Day camp staff will be required to start earlier on Sundays)
bulletStaff will be required to work two weekends during the summer.  June 27-28, and the other one by choice of date.
bulletStaff will be expected to participate (singing or skits) in at least one Sunday morning worship service.

Application Process

bulletFill out and send in the application. 
bulletHave two reference forms filled out and sent to the camp.
bulletInterview with Sugar Creek staff.
bulletIf hired, a health form MUST be completed and given to the camp before arrival at camp.

There are three words that describe our program….FUN    SAFE     CHRIST CENTERED!

Thanks for your interest in Sugar Creek Bible Camp.  We hope to hear from you soon, and we look forward to speaking with you about employment possibilities at Sugar Creek.

Returning Staff Application

Application

Reference Form  You will need 2 of these.  References should be people who can give a good assessment of your character and skills.  One reference must be an adult in a Christian leadership position.

 For more information contact  Jake Sorenson!

 

Sugar Creek Bible Camp 13141 Sugar Creek Bible Camp Rd, Ferryville,WI  54628   608-734-3113  camp@sgrcreek.org

Questions or comments about the website may be directed to jake@sgrcreek.org

Last updated on 5/8/08.