Work at Camp
Work at Camp
Why serve at LOMIK Camps?
- Camp Builds Faith: Spend a summer out in nature and challenge yourself to develop new skills! Camp is a great place to refocus and ground yourself through relationships with others and the God who created us.
- Camp Prepares Leaders: Gain valuable leadership experience and enrich your resume with a beneficial relevant skillset.
- Camp Provides Connections: Build lasting meaningful friendships and get connected with the larger LOMIK community.
- Camp Changes Lives: Help foster meaningful experiences for youth and young adults through connections with God, themselves, others and nature thereby making a difference in their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Positions available for Summer Staff
There are many roles that need to be filled each summer. Most of the staff hired are expected to attend 2 weeks of staff training and serve 8 weeks of youth camp as a counselor. Other jobs available are kitchen and maintenance support staff and assisting with other needs for the week. There will be opportunities to discuss preferences during the interview.
First Aid/CPR/AED and Lifeguard Training provided at no charge is available as scheduled.
In addition to the counselling staff, a small team of typically returning staff will be selected for leadership roles and will help to support the work of the counseling staff as well as help manage all of the "behind the scenes" logistical details that need tending in order for each day at camp to run smoothly
We are looking for 40-45 young adults who want to spend the summer serving Christ at LOMIK Camps. For more information on joining our team (link to staff inquiry here)
Benefits and Pay
he rewards of working at camp are more than the money but we know that college (or other endeavors) require financial resources. LOMIK camps provide housing, food and a bi monthly check. Health insurance is not available through camp, other than worker’s compensation.
Staff Incentives
- $50 for each year a staff member returns
- $100 to refer a friend who works at least 9 weeks of the summer (per friend)
- $25 if you come with a current First Aid/CPR/AED or Lifeguard Training certificate
- $100 if you do not take extra vacation in the summer (except for the partial week everyone gets off)
- $200 lifeguarding bonus at the end of the summer
- $50 for being top certified for rock wall
Application Process
- Apply online: (link will be shown here (and above) when applications are being accepted)
- Interview: Camp staff will schedule an interview to learn more about you and your interest in work at LOMIK Camps
- Once your application, references, background check and interview are complete, camp staff are then able to make a hiring decision. Please be aware that information obtained from the background check may disqualify you from employment. Decisions will be made on a case by case basis. If offered a position you will be emailed the summer camp policies to read, understand and sign and a contract that will expire 1 week from date it is sent to you. Your signature on the contract secures a position for the summer. If you sign your contract by the original due date noted on the contract you will have your name entered into a drawing for $200 to be selected at Joint Staff Training.
2024 Schedule
- Director training: May 20-22 2024 at Lake Luther
- Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid/AED training: May 23-26 2024 based out of Lake Luther
- Joint Staff training: (for all staff) May 27-31 2024 at Lake Luther
- Site training: (for all staff as assigned) June 3-7 2024 at Lake Luther, Lutherwald, and Lutheran Hills
- Summer Camp: Sundays - Fridays June 9 - Aug 2 2024
- Staff Vacation: July 4-6 off with pay
- Note: Not all staff are required to serve the entirety of the summer. Please note your availability during the application process and dates will be confirmed on your contract.