Summer Camp Science Center

Description:

Creation is calling. This isn't just a summer job, it's a mission.

Spend your summer teaching campers to notice things they'd otherwise walk past. As a Science Center Associate, you'll care for animals, lead outdoor education experiences, and help campers connect what they're seeing to the God who made it.

If you're looking for something that actually matters, not just a paycheck, this is it.

What You'll Do

Care for Science Center animals and maintain activity areas

Lead activities including Creation Walk, fishing, Animal Encounters, and more

Help campers engage with God's creation through fun, educational experiences

Assist with camper arrival and departure on weekends

Participate in camp activities planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, primarily after dinner hours

Flex into other roles and temporary assignments as needed, including Cabin Leader

What You Get

$275/week + housing and meals included

Hands-on animal care and outdoor education experience

Live on-site with a built-in community

Teaching and program delivery experience that stands out on a resume

A summer that impacts lives, including your own

Important Role Details

This is a live-in, residential role

Requires active participation in a Christian ministry environment

Allergens present in the Science Center include tree nuts, peanuts, gluten, citrus, and animal dander

Requirements:

What We're Looking For

A professing Christian with a personal faith

Able to handle and care for Science Center animals following all departmental guidelines

Comfortable working around the allergens listed above

Interest in teaching and working with youth

Willingness to be fully engaged in a live-in summer camp environment

Physical Requirements

Able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Able to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions for extended periods

Summer Schedule

Staff Training: June 1 – June 12

Camp Sessions: June 13 – August 7

Why This Role Matters

You'll spend the summer explaining things to people who don't know them yet. That's a skill, and it gets sharper every time you do it. You'll also be the one holding the snake when a camper decides to touch it, which is a bigger moment for them than it looks. That's a summer worth having.

Perfect for anyone studying biology or education, or anyone who loves animals, nature, and sharing God's creation with others.

Additional Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older

Employment is contingent on background and reference checks