Joining Araminta Staff

Working at Camp Araminta is an opportunity that you won't want to miss. However, with the fun and excitement of camp leadership we must also look out for the physical and spiritual safety of our campers. We take this responsibility seriously and this is reflected in our leader selection process.

Selection Process

Leaders-in-Training (LITs) and Counselors will be selected based upon recommendations of their priest/youth leaders and provided references as well as prior experience and spiritual maturity. The Camp Araminta executive staff will review applications and their references as well as performing a background check on each candidate over 18. Positions are limited, so early application will speed up our decision making process. Applicants under 18 not selected for staff may be referred to our High School Camp.

All dates associated with being a leader at Camp Araminta are listed in the sections below. Please review the dates and training requirements so you can be sure to get them on your calendar and complete all requirements. All staff are expected to participate in the following.

Apply on Ultracamp.
- If you have worked at Araminta before and are 18+, you may register for the “Returning Staff” session. Contact Beth Kirby for password. Flight Crew applicants please use the "Flight Crew Application" session. All others (under 18 and new applicants) use “Araminta Staff Application” session.
- If you have attended Araminta before, you have an Ultracamp account. If you have forgotten your account information use the forgot your login info? link.
- If you have not attended Araminta before, please create an Ultracamp account where prompted.
Please note that you will need to complete a medical form and requests for references, including a pastor/priest reference. You may stop and return to your application without losing information.
You should receive an email stating that your application has been received once the form is complete. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please go back through the registration and make sure you “check out.” If you still do not receive a confirmation, contact Beth Kirby.

Up-to-date Ministry Safe certificate within 2 years of Camp start for CITs and all adults (contact your local parish for training information)
Attend #ChooseTheLight Sexual Misconduct Prevention training either in-person or online (details will be sent to all applicants)
Online reading of Araminta leader manual and completion of online quiz
Leadership training weekend (see dates & details below)

2/20/2024 - Leadership applications open!

5/15/2024 - Application deadline for LITs and Counselors

6/1/2024 - Application deadline for all other leaders

6/30/2024 - All leadership references due

7/20/2024 - Strategy Team arrive at Lake Swan Camp (10am)

7/20/2024 - Counselors, CITs, and Flight Leaders arrive at Lake Swan Camp (noon)

7/21/2024 - Flight Attendants and Flight Crew arrive at Camp (3pm)

7/21–22/2024 - Adult volunteers arrive between noon Sunday and noon Monday

7/22/2024 - Camper Check-in (3pm)

7/27/2024 - Camper and Flight Crew/FA check-out (11am); all others debrief meeting (12:30-2:00p)

Staff Positions

Flight Crew is the foundation for our leadership training—this group will engage in an intensive serving and discipleship program, helping to run camp from behind the scenes. You will also perform a service project for the physical camp. The Flight Crew has their own leaders, cabins, Discipleship Group, and cabin time.

Qualifications: A person who has …

has attended Araminta for at least one year
is a rising 10th-12th grader
is committed to growing in their walk with Jesus
is committed to working in a special position of service to the Camp

Responsibilities: You will …

report to Activity Site Directors and Flight Crew leaders
assist with activities setup, errands, and supply-gathering
have your own intensive discipleship program
participate in camp by assisting counselors and LIT(s) in various activities and areas throughout the week

Flight Attendants reach a new level of leadership with campers as you help with specific activities. You have your own cabin, adult leaders, and Discipleship Group. You will also have specific assignments throughout the day and learn even more about how camp runs.

Qualifications: A person who …

is a rising 11th or 12th grader
is committed to growing in their walk with Jesus
has served one year on Flight Crew

Responsibilities: You will …

assist in an area of camp (cabin, activity, program, or other) under an adult mentor
provide a leadership role in the area you are assigned
remain with your area except for any assigned time off
report to your assigned mentor with any questions or problems

CIT(s) are training to be cabin counselors. You will be assigned to a camper cabin in the youth camp, taking turns with the adult counselor(s) to shepherd the cabin to their activities and helping mentor the campers. To the campers, you are a counselor.

Qualifications: A person who …

is a rising 11th or 12th grader
is committed to growing in their walk with Jesus
is ready to mentor campers in discussions about their walk with Christ

Responsibilities: You will…

work with the head or co-head of a cabin
learn leadership through assisting in leading a cabin, including cabin devotions
remain with the cabin except for any assigned time off
be aware of the well-being of each camper in the cabin
assist in shepherding their cabin to all activities, including discipleship
report any issues to the cabin counselor

Qualifications

18 years or older by June 30th and out of high school
has served as lead counselor in a cabin at least one year
is committed to growing in their walk with Jesus

Responsibilities

be a part of the pre-camp planning
assist with leadership training weekend
hold daily check-in meetings with cabin counselors and CITs in their camper age group (Alpha, Beta, or Gamma)
report to designated executive leadership
lead by example (staying in a camper cabin) during the camp week
be responsible for shepherding their cabin to all activities, including discipleship

Please apply for Counselor as well as Head Counselor!

Counselors must be 18 years or older. You will have charge of a cabin as lead counselor or co-counselor. You will be responsible for shepherding the cabin to their activities and mentoring campers and CIT(s) assigned to your cabin, including planning and leading cabin time.

Qualifications

18 years or older by June 30th and out of high school
committed to growing in their walk with Jesus

Responsibilities

be the head or co-head of a cabin
have a leadership role in the cabin, including leading cabin devotions
remain with the cabin except for any assigned time off
be responsible for maintaining an awareness of the well-being of each camper in the cabin
be responsible for providing guidance to your LIT(s) (if applicable)
be responsible for shepherding their cabin to all activities, including discipleship
have a leadership role in the camper discipleship program
report primarily to the Head Counselor and then the Director with any problems

Adult leaders fill many and varied roles at camp! We have positions available that fit every age, gift, and talent. When you apply, please note that there are positions which are considered full-time and also many that are part-time. To maximize our volunteer power, a leader may fill 2-3 part-time roles. We ask that you check off all positions for which you qualify and are willing to serve. Please be aware that application for a position is not a guarantee; the leadership team will prayerfully consider all applications and make placement decisions according to the needs of camp.

Qualifications

is 21 years or older
is committed to growing in their walk with Jesus
is willing to help disciple campers

Example Opportunities

be a cabin counselor for either the youth camp or the high school camp
be a counselor/leader for the Flight Crew or the LIT(s)
lead an activity area and possibly help lead a Discipleship Group
serve as camp nurse

Please apply for "Adult Leader/Assistant" on the application. Please tell us in the skills area of the application all of the areas that would suit you.

Joining Araminta Staff

Selection Process

Application Information

Staff Positions

High School Students/
Leaders In Training (LIT) Program

Adult Positions

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Example Opportunities

Joining Araminta Staff

Selection Process

Application Information

Staff Positions

High School Students/ Leaders In Training (LIT) Program

Adult Positions

High School Students/
Leaders In Training (LIT) Program