We are looking for college students with the following characteristics:

• Must be one year out of high school and 18 years of age by the contract start date. In other words, if you graduated from high school in May 2023 or earlier, you will be eligible for Summer 2023.
• Must enjoy working with youth and want to see lives changed. That is why this camp exists, so this must be the most important motivation for any staff member.
• Must have an outstanding work ethic. The job is very demanding, so we do not tolerate any laziness.
• Must exhibit high moral character and must be a positive role model for campers. Staff are required to be someone that campers can look up to. 
• Must thrive in a team atmosphere. Staff will be in a high-stress environment with other college students. Teamwork is critical.
• Must have the maturity to handle the responsibility and stress of camp life. We have a massive responsibility with being entrusted with these youth.
• Must have a positive and upbeat attitude. Camp life is hard, so a positive attitude is a vital to the success of the team.
• Must want to grow and be stretched. We not only invest in the campers, but we invest in the staff. You will be challenged to grow.

We also hire a staff supervisor. Preference is given to former summer staff who have a college degree. The staff supervisor must be:

• Professional and responsible
• Able to manage college students 
• Willing to live in the staff cabin during summer

The primary job of the staff is to serve the campers and to set an example for them in every way. The goals of the staff program are:

1. To provide a safe and enjoyable environment for campers
2. To provide positive role models for campers
3. To provide an intensive program for the Summer Staff to grow and develop critical skills for success.

Staff are responsible for overseeing recreational areas, conducting programs, and preparing the facility for campers.

In short, the staff serve. We do whatever is needed, from cutting the grass to conducting programs!

The starting salary for first year staff who complete Staff Training is $350 per week. This is for a week - Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Staff lodging and meals during the week are provided. Staff will go home on most weekends. There are many weekends that we have campers, and we will ask some staff to stay. Please plan to work at least one weekend during the summer. Salary is pro-rated for the weekends. 

No experience is necessary to be on staff. We do give first preference to those with FFA or FCCLA background.

During the first two weeks of summer, we engage in FFA-FCCLA Summer Leadership Camp - a week long camp for FFA and FCCLA students from across Georgia. It is a leadership and recreation-based camp for middle school and high school chapters. During this camp, we provide everything - meals, lodging, recreation and program.

Campers for Summer Leadership Camp arrive Monday morning and depart Friday morning. Staff report on Sunday afternoon and are released on Friday when the camp is clean (typically mid-afternoon).

Summer Staff operate the recreation areas, participate in assemblies and other programs, and help the campers have a great time. Some of the assignments during Summer Leadership Camp include:

• Operating the canteen
• Referee for kickball and volleyball
• Lifeguard at the pool 
• Ropes Course instructor
• Craft shop operator
• Food service

The days are long - a typical day starts with breakfast 7:30 AM and ends back at your cabin around midnight. Staff stay in the staff cabins, not in cabins with campers. For more information about Summer Leadership Camp, visit the SLC page.