Counselor *		June 22nd - August 23rd
Program **		June 8th - August 23rd
Adventure / Specialized ***		June 11th - August 23rd

* Some counselors begin June 15th
** Some Program staff begin June 11th
*** Band begins June 23rd

Ponderosa Lodge

Located in a pine forest on the summit of Mount Hermon (elevation: 500 feet!),  Ponderosa Lodge is our camp for junior high school and high school students. For the months of July and August, Ponderosa Lodge will host 7 weeks of camps: 3 weeks of junior high, and 4 weeks of high school.

Approximately 45 college-aged staff are hired as counselors, as well as in a number of support and program positions. All summer staff positions are paid, and include room and board.  Summer staff members also have the opportunity to raise additional support through our Amicus program.

NEW! For This Summer:

• The counselor rotation system is being reinstated. In a 4 week period, counselors will counsel for three (3) weeks, then move into their rotation position for one (1) week.
• Each week seven (7) counselors will be on rotation. Four counselors will rotate into positions at Ponderosa; three (3) counselors will rotate down to the Conference Center to be Youth counselors (working with junior high or senior high students).
• Counselors who rotate to the Center will work 42-44 hours per week. And counselors will continue to live at Ponderosa for their rotation week.
• A number of new Program positions have been added, they are listed in the right column.

Positions Available at Ponderosa Lodge

Counselor
Minimum 20 yrs old. Relate well with junior high and high school students. Possess a committed and thought-through faith in Christ. Lead Bible studies and activities. Teach camp/sport skill and one seminar on Christian life-style topic.  Responsible for physical and spiritual welfare of 7 campers/week. Rotate into a non-counseling position every fourth week.

Program
Program Director  Prior Ponderosa experience preferred. Experience in leading and mentoring college students, attention to detail and creativity required. Develop and implement program and theme.
Recreation Director  Prior Ponderosa experience preferred. Develop and implement our summer recreation games in-line with our summer theme and supervising our recreation seminar times.
Recreation Assistant Help recreation director implement summer recreation games and supervision of recreation seminar times.
Service Director  Develop / implement service projects. Assist in developing times for prayer and worship.
Staff Counselor  (seminary/grad students) Experience in theology/Bible studies, experienced leader and counselor.  Support relationship with staff, lead Bible studies, coordinate seminars, assist in program.

Adventure
Mountain Bike Instructor  Experienced biker. Oversee bike and mountain board program, train staff, upkeep of equipment. Lead morning kayak program, and assist in other program areas.
Ropes Course Instructor  Experienced in rock climbing and ropes courses. Responsible to oversee climbing program, train staff, upkeep of equipment. Help in program areas.
Ropes Course Assistant Assist Ropes Course Instructor in overseeing climbing program and upkeep of equipment. Help in program areas.
Skate Instructor Experienced skater. Able to coach and relate well with high school students. Lead morning kayak program, and assist in other program areas.
Surf Instructor Advanced board surfer, able to teach others to surf. Healthy, able to relate well with high school students. Lead afternoon paintball program, and assist in other program areas.

Specialized
Band  Prefer 3-5 people currently in a band, or individuals who possess the abilities to form a band. Lead students in praise and worship. Assist in other program areas.
Lifeguard / Health Aide  Certified lifeguard responsible for pool program. Help distribute medications to campers during meal times. Assist in other areas as needed.
Nurse  Prefer RN, experience with high school/college. Oversee health program, assist program .
Secretary  Basic secretary skills, cashiering, possess driver’s license. Responsibilities include correspondence, registration, sales, mail. Organized & multi-tasked oriented.

Counselor rotation positions
In a 4 week period, counselors will counsel for 3 weeks, then move into their rotation position for 1 week. Each week 7 counselors will be on rotation. Four counselors will rotate into positions at Ponderosa; 3 counselors will rotate down to the Conference Center to be Youth counselors (working with junior high or senior high students).

• Crafts  Provide a variety of craft options.
• Conference Center Youth Teach and model Jesus Christ through small groups, prayer, activities,
  and recreation. Your focus is to provide youth with a greater understanding of their relationship with God.
• Recreation  Assist Ponderosa Lodge Rec Director in recreational needs for camp.
• Ropes  Assist ropes instructor at tower and ropes course.
• Secretary  Assist secretary in operating store, and in admin. duties.