A Summer Unlike Any Other
A summer working at Grace Adventures is one where you'll be making an eternal impact on thousands of kids and families. You will be part of a unified team striving to share the gospel at all times, no matter which position you hold.
It's Easy To Get Started
REQUEST INFORMATION
Fill out the form and learn more about how this summer could be the best one yet.
COMPLETE APPLICATION
Applications can be completed online. Please also include your references.
SCHEDULE INTERVIEW
Once you complete your application, someone will reach out to you to schedule an interview to learn more about you and how God can use you on our summer team.
One Mission, One Community
The body of Christ can do amazing things when we work toward the same goal. Like the first century church in the book of Acts, our team strives to be unified toward the common mission of knowing Christ and making Him known to others.
Year after year we have seen God do amazing things in and through our Summer Staff. As servant leaders, you will be on the front lines of creating a life-changing experience for our campers and guests where joy radiates in everything we do, where they feel the love of God, and where we are open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
A Place For You
Every year we hire over 70 college-aged students from across Michigan, the Midwest, and nation to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our Summer Camp Programs.
The diversity of our staff and unswerving commitment to Impacting People With Jesus Christ make working at camp the best summer job you'll ever have.
3 Campuses | 1 Mission
To Impact People with Jesus Christ
Grace Adventures Ministries has 3 campuses where summer ministry takes place: Grace Adventures, Paradise Ranch, and Dunes Harbor Family Camp. No matter your gifts and talents, we have positions where God will use you to make a lasting impact on those we serve.
Grace Adventures
Where our traditional summer youth camp happens as well as serving hundreds more through Sunday worship services, church retreats, and school camp experiences.
Paradise Ranch
Hosts overnight summer horsemanship camps that focus on teaching kids about horses and connecting it to their relationship with Jesus.
Dunes Harbor Family Camp
Our Christian family campground where families come to relax, spend time together, and enjoy the wonders of God in nature.
Staff Positions
Serve as the in-cabin leadership for a group of campers for the week. Lead Bible studies, implement games and activities, have meaningful conversations, have fun, and show kids the love of Jesus.
Most cabin leaders will work with Elementary, Middle School, and High School campers.
Provide for campers’ basic needs by overseeing the collection, storage, and distribution of camper medication. Take care of minor injuries at camp and be equipped to handle major emergencies. Certification will be provided by Grace Adventures.
Manage one of the best things about camp- CANDY! Help create a fun, memorable camp experience for kids and staff by managing stocking, restocking, and sales in the Exchange.
Dunes Harbor is looking for high-school and college-aged students that are dedicated, empathetic, trustworthy, and desire to impact kids and families with Jesus Christ.
Positions Include:
- Accommodations
- Welcome Center
- Campground Activity Staff
- Ice Cream and Retail
- Security
- Groundskeeping and Maintenance
- Zone Manager
Allow campers the opportunity to have fun and learn about Jesus by ensuring that their physical needs are met. Assist in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals and other daily Dining Hall activities.
Positions Include:
- Sous Chef - Prep Cook (must have at least 2 Years experience)
- Baker - Preparing baked goods every week for camp and groups (must have at least 2 Years experience)
- Cook's Assistant - Assisting the head cook in kitchen responsibilities
- Dining Hall Assistants - Preparing and Cleaning the Dining Hall
- Part Time Dishwashers - Assist in cleaning dishes and maintaining a clean facility
Create a positive camp experience by implementing daily camp activities and games. Ensure kids have fun, try new things, and have the opportunity to challenge themselves through waterfront, target sports, high adventure, team building, and group games. Assist with campus accommodations as needed.
Create an environment for all campers, elementary through high school, to learn more about and praise Jesus through leading daily worship for all camps. In addition to band practices, daily activities also include serving on Adventure Staff and preparing to lead weekly Community Worship Services.
Positions Include:
- Worship Team Core Staff
- Piano
- Guitar
- Bass
- Drums
- Vocals and Tech may be added with any instrument
Serve as the in-cabin leadership for a group of campers for the week. Lead Bible studies, teach riding lessons, implement ranch games and activities, have meaningful conversations, have fun, and show kids the love of Jesus.
Serve as a liaison between Grace Adventures and summer camp parents by assisting in answering phones, camper registration, and all documentation for campers and staff.
Ensure that campers have a fun, safe experience at the waterfront by overseeing all waterfront-related staff and activities such as boating, tubing, swimming, and the Blob. Assist with Adventure Staff and campus accommodations as needed. Previous lifeguard and leadership experience required.
Provide leadership, support, and accountability for a group of Cabin Leaders and create a safe, positive, and fun camp environment for a specific age group of campers.
Core Staff must have previous camp or related experience and age 21 or older is preferred.
Positions Include:
- Elementary Camp Core
- Middle School Core (Girl/Boy)
- High School Core (Girl/Boy)
- Adventure Team Core
Provide reminders for campers of their experience after they leave camp, and give parents a glimpse into their camper’s week! Capture pictures and videos of each camp week, and create, edit, and post various types of media online. Assist in telling the story of Grace Adventures year round by capturing marketing materials to be used in print and other promotional materials. Equipment is provided.
Help oversee various aspects of the camp experience and lead your fellow staff as you work to impact kids with Jesus Christ.
Positions Include:
- Wrangler Core
- Ranch Program Core
- High School Core
Provide quality horsemanship activities for participants in Paradise Ranch summer camp programs, Dunes Harbor Family Camp guests, and Grace Adventures guest groups.
These are dynamic positions that allow you to work off-site while traveling to serve school groups all around Michigan in our Camp2U program and on the Grace Adventures' campus serving our weekend guest and church groups. Setup experiences and implement program in a fun and engaging way interacting with students, teachers, and other guests while delivering world class programs.
Staff FAQs
Different positions have different timeframe commitments to them. We can be flexible on start and end dates as long as they still work within our camp program needs.
You may start as early as April 24th and end as late as October 28th.
