2021 Summer Staff Information

Are you or is someone you know a college-aged, fun, and adventurous person looking to make a difference in the lives of youth? If so, we have the perfect life-changing and rewarding experience for you! Apply Online Now! to be a Bear Creek Camp Summer Counselor or Junior Counselor! This will be a summer you will never forget, where you will get to make life-long friends, impact youths’ lives, and live in almost 3,000 acres of God’s creation! If you have any questions about becoming part of our Summer Staff, please contact Karissa Elser.

Counselor Expectations/Requirements:

• Fun
• Responsible
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Likes working with kids
• Open to adaptation

What is a Junior Counselor?

Being a Junior Counselor is an opportunity open to those who have just graduated from High School. As a Junior Counselor, you will be working with a Counselor throughout the camp day while with your campers. There will also be ongoing training and bonding times throughout the week with the other Junior Counselors. Most responsibilities and duties that our Counselors have are also given to our Junior Counselors. This is a great way to give a taste of what a summer will be like as a Counselor, with the opportunity of a slightly lesser time commitment throughout the summer. This position is compensated and you receive full room and board. We will also give you a free week of camp for you to use sometime throughout the summer. If you have any more questions in regard to the Junior Counselor program, contact Karissa Elser.

Program Director

Full-time Program Director position available at Bear Creek Camp. Responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising impactful summer camp opportunities and year-round programs and developing and coordinating multifaceted promotional strategies. Must have good positive energy, interact well with youth, families, and guests of all ages, have a heart for Christian ministry, be well organized, be a strong team member, and possess exemplary customer service traits.

BCC is a ministry of the Northeast and Southeast Pennsylvania Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and is located 20 minutes from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Our core purpose is to help individuals explore, celebrate, and grow in God’s creation. We cultivate a dynamic ministry of experiences and community through having fun, sharing faith developing leaders, building character, promoting adventure, and embracing the inclusion of all.

Must be at least 21 years old with 2 summers experience working with youth and families in a camp setting. Must be flexible in all aspects of job responsibility; with a working knowledge of camp operations; and be supportive of the ELCA. Salary depends on experience plus benefits, and on-site housing. Screening for candidates will begin immediately, and the position would ideally begin in early February. Please see the full job description here. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to Collin Grooms, Executive Director at: collin@bearcreekcamp.org

Part-time 2nd Season Cook

Please see the job description for all details.
Please send all resumes or inquires to: bccamp@bearcreekcamp.org
Attn: Collin Grooms, Executive Director

Part-Time/Seasonal Naturalist

Do you have a love for the outdoors and sharing your environmental knowledge with others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Part-Time/Seasonal Naturalist is responsible for developing, implementing and marketing environmental education programs for children and adults. The Naturalist works in the Nature Center, on Bear Creek Camp property under a wide range of weather conditions and terrains, and in schools and other off-site indoor and outdoor locations. Schedule varies based on Bear Creek Camp needs.
Please find the Naturlist Application here.
Please send all applications or inquires to: Denise Abrams

We are looking for a few different positions here for Summer 2016:
Counselor (Eligible for College-aged)
Junior Counselor (Eligible for just-graduated from High School Seniors) The Junior Counselor program will include one week of training before the summer starts and at least a 4 week commitment for the summer (you can work all 8 weeks if you would like to!)
Kitchen Staff (Eligible for just-graduated from High School Seniors or College-aged)
If you are interested, simply download and fill out the APPLICATION and you may be on your way to a great summer here at Bear Creek Camp!