Senior Campers (Campers who have completed the 9th grade)

The senior camper program is a transitional year intended to break campers out of the traditional camper mold and equip them for the high school programs. Camp is undoubtedly going to be PHUN and within that environment the high school programs facilitate deeper and more meaningful relationships through values such as teamwork, servanthood, self-discipline, and many others. These values are built upon Christian principles, and the senior camper program will explore how this faith can be lived out in day-to-day life.

Leadership Training (Campers who have completed the 10th grade)

 Leadership Training is a big step in the high school programs as it is uniquely focused on character development through various leadership roles. They will be helping in areas of responsibility such as the Post Office, Oasis, and Adopt-A-Cabin program. Also, those involved in Leadership Training in our three-week terms, have the opportunity to become certified lifeguards. Our goal at camp is for campers to learn to be responsible leaders and have a positive influence on others by engaging in the life of camp. Ultimately, Leadership Training will aid in an increasingly stronger foundation that campers can build from in their life-long steps of maturity inspired by the Christian message.

The CREW (Campers who have completed the 11th grade)

Work Crew is a special program for those campers who are coming to camp to serve because they love camp and what it is about. All great leaders know that serving first is imperative, and this is a core value to what we see in Jesus Christ. Work crew is an opportunity for campers to model the work of a servant leader. It is a privileged position to do some behind the scenes work by taking part in the positive things that camp is doing in the lives of youth through friendships, good work ethic, and being an encouragement to others. During time off there will be opportunities to enjoy the different things that camp has to offer, but more importantly there will be a deeper element of discipleship as these young adults are learning to give themselves for the sake of others.


The application process is the same as other campers, so if you have been a previous camper then please use your password and email from previous years.

Junior Counselor (Campers who have completed the 12th grade)

The Junior Counselor program is a staff position for one of our three-week terms. It is designed for seniors in high school to receive a unique perspective of the meaningful Christ-centered relationship between counselors and campers. Junior Counselors get to participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of being a traditional counselor by being placed in a cabin with eight kids, assisting in teaching classes, and helping lead Pow Wows. Junior Counselors work alongside two counselors, and they not take the place of a traditional counselor. This program is intended to be a teaching experience for those who are seriously interested in serving as a counselor at Camp Balcones Springs.