| The Calvin Center FAQ's
WHAT IS THE CALVIN CENTER?
We are a year- round camp and conference center affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). We are an American Camping Association (ACA) accredited summer camp, with programs for children and youth completed 2nd through 12th. We believe Calvin is a unique resource for all God’s people where faith and lives can grow in a Christian community. We provide a safe place for participants to experiences small group living where everyone is valued and accepted for who they are. Each week, our campers will play, worship, grow, and reflect in the midst of God’s beautiful natural setting. We want our campers to come away with a stronger sense of themselves, each other, and God. We seek a staff of young women and men who share a commitment to Christian faith, a deep regard for other persons (especially children and youth). Including, an abiding love of the outdoors, and the ability to contribute to the camp community through communication, enthusiasm, creativity, patience, and individual leadership.
WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?
This summer we are looking for approximately 35 dedicated young men and women, who want to make a difference in the life of children and youth to serve on our summer camp staff.
HOW DO I APPLY?
To apply, just fill out an application and request an interview. If you have and questions, call us at (770) 946-4276. Ask for Paul Humphreys, Program Director. You may also email Paul at paulhumphreys@calvincenter.org.
Fill out the following PDF forms in full. Return through the mail or e-mail to Paul Humphreys.
HOW DO I GET INFORMATION?
You can contact us by phone, fax, mail, email, or via our website.
THE CALVIN CENTER
13550 WOOLSEY ROAD
HAMPTON, GA 30228
WHAT ARE THE DATES OF SUMMER CAMP?
Staff training begins Wednesday, May 21st
Campers arrive on Sunday, June 1st
The last day of camp is Saturday, July 19th
OKAY, SO HOW MUCH DOES IT PAY?
Remuneration varies, depending on experience and position. Please discuss with Program Director.
- Counselors
- Waterfront Director
- Unit Coordinator
- All positions include room and board. A 9 week commitment unless discussed with Program Director
HOW LONG DO THE CAMPERS STAY AT CAMP?
The weeklong programs begin when campers arrive on Sunday afternoons. Parents pick their
children up on Friday at around 5:00. Each week we get a brand new group of campers. We
have an average 100 kids at camp each week and see approximately 700 kids over the course
of the summer.
HOW MANY CAMPERS IS A COUNSELOR RESPONSIBLE FOR?
Our program is a mostly decentralized, small-group-based model. “Units” are made up of 7
boys and 7 girls, a male and female counselor who do all their activities together, building a
community and getting to know one another. There are also nightly all- camp activities such
as counselor hunt, pool party, skit night, etc. Each week counselors are assigned to different
age groups and placed with different co-counselors.
HOW MUCH TIME OFF DO I GET?
Staff members are pretty much on duty from 1:00 pm on Sundays until 7:30 pm on Fridays.
Providing care, living with, and having fun with campers. Staff gets 2 hours off each day
during the week and has their weekends free.
IS THERE A REQUIRED UNIFORM OR DRESS CODE?
Shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, sandals with a back straps- whatever makes you comfortable in the summer sun. We do provide each staff member with 2 Calvin Center Staff T-shirts to be worn when parents drop off and pick up their kids. We ask that staff wear clothing that does not contain inappropriate language or promote alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products. We also ask that while at the pool, male staff wears swim trunks, and female staff wears one-piece swimsuits.
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