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:
Archery Instructors
Arts + Crafts Instructors
Biking Instructors
Boys Director
Co-Counselors
Counselors
Fishing/Geocaching Instructor
Food Service Assistants
Girls Director
High Adventure Instructors
Housekeepers
Lifeguards
Maintenance
Music Instructors
Nature Center Instructors
Photographer
Programming Director
Receptionist/Camp Store Assistant
Sports Instructors
Videographer
Wrangler​s
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Forms
*(you must submit 3 total forms: 1 Spiritual Mentor/Pastor, 1 Teacher/Dean, 1 Work Supervisor)
Returning Staff Application 2026
In Training (IT) Program Application 2026
*(OPENS APRIL 1, 2026 - 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
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May 31- June 7: Equine Management Workshop
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June 7 -14: Camp Akita Summer Administration Retreat
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June 7 -14: Certification Week (Archery,Lifeguards, Kitchen, High Adventure, Maintenance)
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June 14 - 21: Base Camp
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June 21 - 28: Cub + Junior Camp
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June 28 - July 5: Tween Camp
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July 5 - 12: Teen + Specialty Camp
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July 12 - 19: Family Camp
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July 19 - 26: Pastor's Retreat + Camp Meeting
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July 26 - Aug 2: Camp Strike + Hispanic Camp Meeting
Scholarship Information
Many Adventist universities and colleges offer scholarships for summer camp staff.
Click HERE for more info.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HIRED SUMMER CAMP STAFF 2026
