Day Camp Staff FAQ
Highland Day Camp is a Christian, high-adventure day camp in Roswell and a ministry of Camp Highland. Each summer, elementary-aged campers spend their days exploring the outdoors, taking on new adventures, building friendships, and learning what it means to know and follow Jesus.
Our high school and college staff are at the heart of the experience: leading, encouraging, and investing in campers while growing in their own faith, leadership, and community along the way.
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Counselors lead a group of campers through a week of camp! They are in a group with 10 campers and another counselor, and are responsible for investing in campers, facilitating games and activities, and providing an incredible camp experience.
Jr. Counselors volunteer at camp for 2-3 weeks out of the summer.
Adventure Staff members are responsible for setting up and overseeing high ropes activities as well as maintenance duties and general camp operations. Adventure Staff will serve as counselors for a portion of the summer.
Memory Makers (Photographers) document the week of camp with photos from each day. They are responsible for taking great photos, editing their photos, and uploading them to the camp website each camp day.
We are also always looking for musically gifted staff to participate in the Worship Team in addition to their other roles and responsibilities.
The counselor position is open to rising 11th graders (or at least 16) through college-age.
Jr. Counselors should be at least a rising 9th grader and must also be a camper enrolled at our overnight camp, Camp Highland in Ellijay, GA.
Working at Highland Day Camp is a service and ministry opportunity, much like a summer mission trip. However, we pay all staff positions (except Junior Counselors) for each week of work.
- Counselors, Adventure Team, and Memory Makers who are in high school receive $300 per week.
- Staff who have completed at least one year of college receive $400 per week.
Yes. Memory Makers will be asked to use their own camera and laptop, and they will receive a weekly $25 stipend for coverage of their gear.
All positions (except Jr. Counselors) are expected to work as much of the summer as possible. Staff are allowed to take up to two weeks off in addition to the week of Fourth of July, which is a non-camp week of the summer.
Staff members are also required to attend Staff Training (see dates below).
The work week is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.
Staff Training
- Part 1: May 29 – June 1 (Ellijay)
- Part 2: June 2 – 4 (Roswell)
Camp Weeks
- Week One: June 7 – 11
- Week Two: June 14 – 18
- Week Three: June 21 – 25
- Week Four: June 28 – July 2
- Week Five: NO CAMP (July 5 – 9)
- Week Six: July 12 – 16
- Week Seven: July 19 – 23
- Week Eight: July 26 – 30
Highland Day Camp is located on the property of Fellowship Bible Church at 480 West Crossville Road in Roswell, GA. Most Highland Day Camp activities occur outside in God’s creation!
- “TAG (Time Alone with God) Time” every morning: guided devotional time that begins each work day
- Weekly Bible study for interested staff members
- Optional after-camp activities like ultimate frisbee, indoor rock climbing, and game nights
- A positive community of fellow believers that are supportive and encouraging
Ready to apply? Start your Highland Day Camp staff application here.