7855 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM  87505

phone: 505-983-5610  fax: 505-216-0706

 

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Volunteer Application Form

Resident Summer Camp Counselors

Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Stoney this summer.  We are looking for energetic Christians who love children and youth, feel comfortable sharing their faith, and are willing to work hard from May 18-Aug. 3, 2008.   Download the forms and information that your need.

2010 Staff Application

Staff Brochure

Job Descriptions

  • counselor (12 needed)   

  • lifeguard      

  • cook

  • prep-cook/dishwashers

  • dishwashers/counselors in training (2-4 needed)

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Personal relationship with Jesus Christ

  • Comfortable with sharing that faith in Jesus with campers

  • Desire and ability to work with children and adults in a camp setting

  • Enthusiasm, compassion, sense of humor, patience and self-control

General Responsibilities

  • To supervise and insure the health, safety, and emotional well being of the campers.

  • To carry out camp programs and procedures

  • To participate in all the activities of the camp: Christian Education, crafts and recreational time, meetings, worship and evening programs

  • To lead different activities according to talents

  • To share in housekeeping and kitchen duties


Time Commitment and Compensation

  •  Camp responsibilities start on May 24th through July 25th  

  •  Salary starting @ $250/week plus room and board

Every position begins with the responsibilities of a camp counselor.  Additional responsibilities as a head counselor or lifeguard will not take priority over our primary focus of the welfare and spiritual growth of the children and youth in our care.

Please be aware that one reference form must be filled out by a clergy person.  This person must know you because either you attend their church or because you work with them in a ministry setting.   At least one reference form should be filled out by a teacher, professor, or work supervisor.  No references by family members or peers are acceptable.

All applicants will be subject to a background check, will attend mandatory training before summer camp starts, and will sign a binding contract that will include a dress code and other rules to guide our life together over the summer.

The camp is located 13 miles east of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the beautiful foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.  Camp Stoney has a strong tradition of providing an ecumenical camping experience. Campers’ activities include Christian Education, Christian worship, music, drama, arts and crafts, archery, ropes and challenge courses, outpost camping, swimming, rock climbing, white water rafting, and all around fun and learning. We are offer eleven youth camps, two family camps, and a special camp for children who have a parent in prison. Stoney offers resident staff a chance to work with children of different ages.

 

 

Send your completed application to 

Camp Stoney Director

7855 Old Santa Fe Trail

Santa Fe, NM 87505

Fax: 505-216-0706