Counselors will receive a paycheck at the end of each term. We also pay an additional $100 to our counselors for pre-camp orientation. Cash advances are available should you need to take money out of your account at any time during camp. The following is an estimate of the wages counselors earn per week during the summer. Wages may vary depending upon the tenure of the counselor as well as the staff position they hold.

• 1st Year Counselors-$170/week
• 2nd Year Counselors-$185/week
• 3rd Year Counselors-$195/week

Time Off

Our time off policy is based on our philosophy…we are a relational camp. We spend the majority of our time at camp with our campers. During a two-week term, each counselor will receive one 24-hour period off (also known as a Selah) and during a three-week term, each counselor will receive two. Additional time will be given to counselors both during the day and at night throughout the term where they will have time to spend together in fellowship, check e-mail, return phone calls, and most importantly, relax.

Visitors

You are more than welcome to have a friend or family member visit you while you are here at camp. In fact, we would love to meet them! Make sure to arrange it with a full-time staff member first in order to make sure your guest visits at an appropriate time. All guests are required to check-in upon arrival and obtain a guest pass.

Phones and E-mail

If a friend or family member needs to get a hold of you, they may leave a message in our camp office and in return, one of our staff members will leave you a message in your mailbox. During your time off, you can call friends or family using a calling card or by calling collect. You will have access to a phone in the counselor lounge. Please have them call you at: 830-693-2267. We know that in this day and age e-mail is a major way of communication. Therefore, we do offer limited e-mail access during time off in our counselor lounge. Please keep in mind that most camps do not allow the use of phones, much less e-mail. Be respectful of your peers during time off. Keep an eye on how much time you are online or talking on the phone. Please limit your time.

Laundry

Every Sunday, a laundry service picks up clothes at camp. You can send your clothes with this company and they will have them returned a day or two later. Another option is the local Laundromat in town (highly recommended by staff). Friends, Fellowship, and Laundry…what more could you ask for?

Medical Needs

We will have worker’s insurance provided by camp that offers doctor’s visits to you for work related illnesses and/or injuries at no cost to you.