Summer Staff Applications

Camp Akita is a beautiful place to work and also a great place to grow in your spiritual, personal, relational, and professional life. You will gain experience in different areas that will equip you for your future career. If you love the Lord and want to share with others the joy God brings to your life, then camp is the place to spend your summer!

To start the hiring process fill out an application and we will contact you for a video or phone interview if you haven't had one yet.

Available positions:

Activities Director
Archery Instructor
Arts + Crafts Instructor
Biking Instructor
Boys Director
Co-Counselor
Counselor
Fishing/Geocaching Instructor
Food Service Assistant
Girls Director
High Adventure Instructor
Horse Barn Director
Housekeeper
Lifeguard
Maintenance
Media Director
Music Instructor
Nature Center Instructor
Office Manager
Open to any position
Photographer
Programming Director
Receptionist/Camp Store Assistant
Sports Instructor
Videographer
Wrangler

Forms

New Staff Application 2025

Reference Form 2025

*(you must submit 3 total forms: 1 Spiritual Mentor/Pastor, 1 Teacher/Dean, 1 Work Supervisor)

Returning Staff Application 2025

In Training (IT) Program Application 2025

*(OPENS APRIL 1, 2025 - You can apply to be a Wrangler in Training, Counselor in Training, Staff in Training, or Lifeguard in Training. We will be accepting 10 IT's this summer. Trainees must be at least 13 years old to apply.)

Staff Dates

June 15 - 22: Camp Akita Summer Administration Retreat (arrive at camp by 5 pm)

June 15 - 22: Certification Week (Archery,Lifeguards, Kitchen, High Adventure, Maintenance)

(Equestrian training dates will be posted soon)

June 22 - 29: Base Camp (Staff arrive for training by 5 pm)

June 29 - July 6: Cub Camp (ages 7-9)

June 29 - July 6: Junior Camp (ages 10-12)

July 6 - 13: Tween Camp (ages 11-14)

July 13 - 20: Teen + Specialty Camp (ages 14-17)

July 20 - 27: Family Camp (All ages)

July 27 - Aug. 3: Pastor's Retreat + Camp Meeting

Aug. 3 - 7: Camp Strike