Join our Summer Staff!

SON-Life Camp and Retreat Center is a Christian summer camp located in Wayland, MI. Our mission is to provide a setting where people can enter or enhance a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Joining our summer staff gives you the opportunity to grow job skills, have fun, and work in a supportive Christian environment. This is a job like no other where we have an impact on those around us and make amazing memories and build a community at the same time!

“SON-Life Camp has helped me grow in my spirituality and closer to God. And then I was able to help people grow in their faith!”
— Ethan
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“I’m glad I was a part of the staff because I got to be the hands and feet of Jesus with people that were doing the same!”

- Jane, Senior Counselor

 

Want more information? Fill out this form and we will be in touch

 

Important Details

  • Dates

    • Staff Training: June 6-15, 2024

    • Summer Camp: June 17-August 7, 2024

      • Week of Fourth of July off

  • Compensation

    • Pay

      • Directors and Health Officer: $325 per week

      • Cabin Leader: $300 per week

      • Assistant Cabin Leader: $115 per week

      • Assistant Cook: $250 per week

      • Videographer/Photographer: $160 per week

    • Returning Staff members pay increases depending on years of service

    • Meals and Housing included

For more detailed information please check out our summer staff FAQS.

 
“I got to meet so many amazing people and it was awesome having an opportunity to share the love of Christ with these campers.””
— Audrey

HOW DO I APPLY?

You'll find an online application for first-time applicants and a different one for returning staff. The application process also involves your consent to a background check. We start taking applications in November 1.

Once you have applied we will reach out to you within one week.

“I was glad to be a part of the Summer Program because I was able to see campers again and I was able to help lead them to Christ!””
— Allie
“SON-Life camp is a tight knit community. Everyone feels as if they are a part of a big family! God really drew me closer to Him. ”
— Izzy

We have a convenient form that you can email to your references for them to complete and return. Easy! Just send them to this link.

Please know that three completed reference forms are needed to be hired.

POSITIONS

Staff Positions

  • Cabin Leader (age 18 or older, preferably with 1 year of college experience)

  • Assistant Cabin Leader (ages 16 or 17)

  • C.I.T. (Counselor-in-Training) (ages 16-17, Attends one week of outpost camp and then can apply for CIT)

  • Waterfront Director (age 18 or older, age 20+ preferred)

  • Lifeguard (age 18+, coupled with another role, such as Senior Counselor)

  • Health Officer (age 18 or older)

  • Program Director (age 20 or older)

  • Assistant Cook (age 17 or older)

  • Photographer/ Videographer (age 16 or older)

The basic expectations of all staff:

Demonstrate a sincere, authentic, growing faith walk

  • Maintain a Christ-like attitude

  • Possess a sincere desire to work with children

  • Be team players, seeking unity and understanding in working with groups

  • Seek ways to grow as an employee, in faith, and in character