Dates of employment for Summer 2008:

Adventure Camp		May 31st - August 8th
Ranch Camp		May 31st - August 8th
Wilderness Camp		May 31st - August 8th
Wranglers		May 31st - August 8th

All positions are encouraged to attend an optional (unpaid) early week of high adventure training for whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and high ropes, from May 25-June 2. Some positions may stay until August 19th.

Kidder Creek

Just south of the Oregon border, near the town of Yreka, and adjacent to the Marble Mountain Wilderness, is Kidder Creek.

Kidder Creek is Mount Hermon's outdoor camp in northern California. Whitewater rafting and equestrian activities are some of the activities available for campers of all ages.. Week-long sessions are offered from mid-June to mid-August.

The staff is made up of 30 college-aged staff, working within three different camps- Ranch Camp, High Adventure, and Wilderness. All staff positions are paid, and include room and board.  Summer staff members also have the opportunity to raise additional support through our Amicus program. 

There are 3 different camps at Kidder Creek:

High Adventure Camp at Timberline
Timberline is for elementary, middle school, and high school-age students. For elementary (junior) camp, activities include riflery, swimming, crafts, and group games. During junior high and senior high camps, campers spend days doing high ropes, off-site rock climbing, and 2 days of  whitewater rafting.
 
Ranch Camp
Ranch Camp centers around horsemanship skills, from beginners to advanced campers. Counselors do NOT need to have horse experience, but should be comfortable around horses, hardworking, and ready to grow in their riding skills.

Wilderness/Whitewater Camp
Wilderness/Whitewater camps take participants into the wilderness of the Marble Mountains, and the waters of the Klamath River. Activities include backcountry camping, rock climbing, high ropes course, and whitewater rafting.

Leadership staff will generally stay at one camp all summer, while counselors and other staff will rotate through several camps. There may be times during the summer where counselors are given the option to rotate into a non-counseling position for a week.

Cook: Prepare meals for up to 150 campers. Must be able to lift forty (40) lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
Counselor: Responsible for up to 8 campers; willing and able to participate in program, 1-on-1 interaction, activities, and other areas as needed. Positive role model, ability to lead Bible studies, be a friend to campers. Minimum age of 19, have a mature and active faith in Christ. Counselors will work at Timberline and Ranch programs.
Head River Guide:  Prior KC experience preferred. Experienced river guide (at least 3 years on class 3 rivers). Supervise rafting staff and training, safety, general instruction, meal preparation, and care of gear. Positive and professional guest interaction is a must.
Maintenance Assistant: Assist in maintenance, repair, and grounds-keeping. Willing to serve and “get your hands dirty”. Maintenance experience is helpful.
Male and Female SALT team Directors: Supervise teams of 6-10 high school students over 3 week periods; oversee, plan, and participate in SALT discipleship, work, and recreational activities.  Must be mature Christian; servant minded, organized, and flexible.
Media Specialist: Take digital photographs and video of camp activities. Create and duplicate weekly camp DVD for sales to campers.  Care, set-up and take-down audio/visual equipment, and assist in program as needed.  Video experience preferred.
Nurse: Responsible for health and safety of campers and staff; attend to injuries and illnesses, refer to doctors as needed, administer medication, keep records, maintain infirmary, and transport campers to local clinic, among other responsibilities. Appropriate medical experience required.
Ranch Camp Director: Prior KC experience preferred. Responsible for leadership, scheduling, and implementation of Ranch program, including group games and evening campfires. Must have prior leadership experience, and the ability to model Christ to staff and students. Horsemanship experience preferred
Staff Counselor (Men's): College graduate preferred. Balanced amount of time is spent between a Staff Counseling role (mentoring, supporting, praying for and encouraging the male counseling staff, helping them to be more effective counselors) and a High Adventure role (staffing high adventure activities—whitewater rafting, rock climbing, ropes course, etc).  Also assist in other program areas as needed.
Staff Counselor (Women's): College graduate preferred. Mentor, support, pray for and encourage the female counseling staff, helping them to be more effective counselors. Assist in other areas as needed.
Timberline Assistant Director/Worship Leader: Prior KC experience preferred. Responsible to plan, supervise and lead worship at evening campfires, plan and run group games, and assist in the general implementation of the program. Must have prior leadership experience and be a confident guitarist and music leader.
Timberline Director: Prior KC experience preferred. Must have strong servant-leadership skills, along with the ability to design, schedule and implement the Timberline program.
Waterfront Director/Program Assistant: Responsible for water safety, lifeguarding, and supervision of all pond equipment and recreation. Set up, organize and assist with the ropes course. Assist in program and administrative tasks as needed.
Wilderness Team Leader: Prior KC experience preferred. Share the gospel and develop authentic relationships with youth, while leading multi-day backpacking and rafting trips. Must be a skilled, confident, and patient backpacking leader.
Wrangler: Must have real and sincere faith in Christ, and the ability to teach, share, and relate with campers through horsemanship experiences.  Should have experience in riding and caring for horses. Must display mature judgment and a willingness to work hard and take instructions.