2026 Summer Camp Intern

Young Life • Challenge, CA

104d

About The Position

Interns play a vital role in Young Life’s camping ministry. Our interns are committed to Christ, first and foremost. They also have the ability to lead others, serve with excellence, and have a desire to be challenged and grow in their relationship with Christ. Interns will strive together to serve Christ, kids, and each other. They will also have the opportunity to grow as leaders in ministry, develop Christ-like relationships, and enjoy the fun and beauty of camp. Young Life Camping offers two types of summer-only paid internships from which to choose: 1. at an outreach camp, 2. at an adventure/discipleship camp. Summer Outreach Intern Young Life’s outreach camps support volunteer leaders as they pursue Young Life’s mission of 'introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them to grow in their faith.' Summer interns at YL outreach camps arrive in late spring and depart the last day of the summer camping season. Please visit camp websites to learn more. Information such as specific roles, dates, and other local details may be found under their 'Intern' tab. Summer Adventure Young Life’s adventure/discipleship camps specialize in the second half of our mission statement, helping adolescents to grow in their faith. These camping experiences are designed to support a deeper journey for smaller groups of leaders and their friends. Summer interns at adventure/discipleship camps also arrive in late spring and depart at the end of summer. Roles may include supporting base camp operations, serving as guides for adventure experiences, and facilitating space and time for campers and leaders to consider what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• This program is for men and women who believe in the mission of Young Life and are seeking the Lord’s calling in their lives.
• Must be teachable and have displayed qualities of faithfulness in their lives.
• Must have a sincere hunger to grow in an intimate, abiding relationship with Jesus.
• Volunteer Summer Staff preferred.
• Must be willing to commit to program and lifestyle expectations listed above.

Responsibilities

• Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.
• Participate in opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled intern activities which could include Bible study, fellowship, discussion groups, worship, and meetings with a mentor.
• Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.
• Develop a posture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.
• Maintain healthy community with other interns and camp staff by keeping short accounts, speaking truth in love and resolving conflict in a Godly manner.
• Provide oversight and leadership to camp volunteers.
• Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.
• Support a culture of safety for all guests, staff, volunteers, and visitors at camp.
• Participate in training and development opportunities that are specific to a camping department as well as camp-wide.
• Execute daily responsibilities required for excellent camp operations.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Opportunity to grow as leaders in ministry
• Develop Christ-like relationships
• Enjoy the fun and beauty of camp

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED