SUMMER STAFF

You will know Seneca Hills is for you if you have a deeply rooted, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him in the summer camp setting.

Applications for Summer Staff Open October 1. You will get a confirmation email once you submit your application. If you do not receive that email, call the office. Please allow up to 2 weeks for us to reach out once you submit your application.

Summer staff positions are very competitive and we take a great deal of pride in the selection of our staff. Prospective staff members go through a comprehensive application process which includes the initial application, references and a personal interview with a member of the Executive Staff.

After a staff member is hired, an extensive training program is provided at the start of the summer season called staff training. All first year staff members are required to attend staff training in its entirety. During staff training, staff members are trained on topics such as child development, how to recognize, prevent, and take action against bullying, behavior management, risk management, emergency procedures, how to conduct a Bible Study, and all other topics related to their specific position as well as all Seneca Hills Bible Camp policies.

You must be 14 years old by the first day of Staff training (or Memorial Day Family Camp if working that weekend).

Yes! We pay on a biweekly basis. Pay is based on the position worked and the amount of years serving in the same position. Pay is received by Direct Deposit or Pay Card. Room, board and lifelong friendships are also included.

Every staff member needs to complete PA State Clearances. You will be given information upon hiring. You will need to fill out all the financial paperwork. Staff members under 16 years of age will need a work permit and parent permission.

Yes. Staff who are 14 are able to camp in the same summer they are working. Unfortunately staff ages 15 and up are not able to camp.

Our Service Staff and Program staff stay in communal lodging, typically above our bathhouses, but may also be in one of our cabins depending on housing needs for campers on any given week. Counselors stay in cabins with campers.

The more weeks you can work, the better, but you are not required to work the entire summer. We like service staff to work at least 3 weeks plus staff training. In the application process, you will specify what weeks you are available to work.

Camp ends on Saturday morning and resumes on Sunday afternoon. You are required to leave camp during this time. During the week, there is scheduled time off/breaks.

Yes. Staff members may drive to camp. Cars are to be left in staff parking during the week.

Staff shirts and nametags are given to all staff members. You should wear these items with either khaki pants or shorts for Sunday evening check-ins. The maintenance team can wear jeans. During the week, casual dress as appropriate, functional, and modest for your position is expected (Kitchen staff are required to wear non-slip, closed-toe shoes when working).