Counselor Information

Resident Cabin Counselor (RCC)

Paid Position
Age: Must be at least 18 years old and a graduate of high school (at the time of service).

Application Deadline: April 17th, 2012

Job Description: Resident Cabin Counselors are the heart and soul of our ministry at Camp Allen. RCCs have the awesome responsibility to care for and unconditionally love a new set of 9-12 campers each week. Enthusiasm and a commitment to having a positive attitude are vital. Each counselor keeps a personal, daily record for every camper in his/her cabin. RCCs are responsible for directing their campers to and from all activities. Resident counselors lead a daily devotional with their campers, and are held accountable to modeling a Christ centered lifestyle. Applications can be downloaded from the tab that reads "Click Here To Download Forms" at the bottom of the page. The Summer Camp Director will begin interviewing applicants in the fall and interviews will continue through the spring. Resident Counselors must serve a minimum of two weeks during the summer, but schedules are extremely flexible. The mandatory counselor training will take place at Camp Allen on April 17th.

Cabin Counselor (CC)

Volunteer Position
Age: Must be at least 16 years old at the time of service.

Application Deadline: March 28th, 2012

Job Description: The Cabin Counselor role serves to introduce youth to the ministry of summer camp counseling. CCs stay in the cabin with 9-12 campers alongside their respective RCC. This role also serves as a stepping-stone for those who wish to serve as an RCC but have yet to graduate high school. Cabin Counselors should have an active relationship with Jesus, and be willing to model that to our campers. All applicants must be cooperative by nature, and willing to work alongside adults and children. Those wanting to be a Cabin Counselor should attend one of the two training weekends listed on the CC application. The session directors will be given a list of all available CCs and will then choose who will serve in their particular session.

Floater (FL)

Volunteer Position
Age: At least 15 years of age at the time of service.

Application Deadline: March 28th, 2012

Job Description: A floater is invited to camp to "learn the ropes". This position requires an attitude of service and optimism. Floaters will live in the directors quarters and will assist the campsite session director and the RCCs in whatever way is necessary. This position is applicable for those who have not reached the age required to be a camp counselor. Floater applicants should fill out a CC application and attend one of the two CC training weekends listed at the top of the application. Session directors will choose floaters, if needed, based upon individual applications and personal evaluations.