Charis Hills Camp and Retreat Center: What to Expect

What to Expect

BENEFITS of Being a counselor at Charis Hills

Experience of a lifetime
Share in the spiritual growth of kids
Training and experience for future employment or ministries
Possible Internship Credit at your school
Room and Board
An opportunity to Serve others and God
Impact the life of a child in a way not otherwise possible
Laundry Service (weekly)
Salary
Contract Completion BONUS
Free Bananas

REQUIREMENTS to be a counselor at Charis Hills

Strong love and devotion for kids – excited about living, playing, talking and spending time with them
Genuine love and enjoyment of the outdoors
Good physical health – must have physical within the past calendar year as well as be able to play and run all day with kids. Sometimes it is HOT!
Good emotional health – able to get along with all staff and campers, keeping a positive friendly and enthusiastic attitude
Good spiritual health –regularly spending time in the word and prayer, able to apply scripture to your daily life, and share with others
Must have medical coverage and be able to provide proof of insurance
Must show good judgment – driving record and criminal background checks are completed for all employees

COMMITMENTS to be a counselor at Charis Hills

Attend Staff Training:

Mandatory for all counselors – 7 to 10 days, generally the last week of May, or first week of June
Specialized Activity training – will occur prior to full staff training and will be arranged individually (mandatory for some positions)

9 or 10 weeks of camp
Live in manner that would uphold and model the Christian faith and ideals, specifically avoiding the following activities:

Premarital sex
Drunkenness
Using illegal drugs
Gambling
Pornography

LIVING CONDITIONS
You will sleep in an air-conditioned cabin on bunk beds with the kids. Each cabin has restrooms and showers. Storage for your things will be a cabinet beside your bed that holds laundry baskets. You may also want to bring a sturdy footlocker to store your belongings. Your medications will be stored in the infirmary.