The Summer Staff Experience

Wondering what life on summer staff looks like? You’re in the right place.

At CAMP-of-the-WOODS, you live and work here, which means the experience is about more than your summer job. It’s about days off spent exploring the Adirondacks, staff events that turn strangers into friends, and the personal growth that comes from serving with purpose. While you’ll serve with excellence and build skills that last long after summer ends, the summer staff experience is where you’ll find purpose and community — all in the context of a Christian resort setting.

Grow Professionally

Whether you're leading a team, assisting guests, or working behind the scenes, every role on Summer Staff is an opportunity to develop practical skills like communication, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork. You’ll walk away with professional experience, references, and the confidence to bring your faith into whatever field you pursue next.

Grow in Your Faith

Around here, faith is part of everything we do. This summer, you’ll have space to grow closer to God alongside people who are chasing after Him, too.

  • Sunday Chapel Nights

    Join 300+ Summer Staff each Sunday for a powerful worship service led by our Summer Staff Chaplain. With real-life stories and relatable teaching, you'll be encouraged to grow deeper in your relationship with God.

  • Intentional Small Groups

    You’ll be placed in a small group of peers, led by trained leaders who guide conversations around Sunday’s message. Expect a space to pray together, be real, and grow in Christian community. Want to lead a group? Click here to learn more.

  • Chaplains Who Guide You

    Our male and female chaplains are here to walk alongside you all summer — offering morning devotions, one-on-one mentorship, and real-talk gatherings on everything from relationships to calling.

Bring the Energy to Community Events

Work matters, but we also know how to have fun — and around here, the vibes are next-level. We pack the summer with engaging staff events to make your summer that much more meaningful.

  • All-day BBQ

    All-day BBQ encompassing grilled food, your favorite seltzers, and lawn games.

  • Christmas in July

    A week to celebrate Jesus with festive events and treats.

  • Campfires

    Weekly campfires to satisfy your s’mores craving and meet up with friends.

  • Hoedown

    Start the summer off right with dancing in your cowboy boots and favorite flannel.

  • Worship Nights

    A weekly worship night to center your heart on God alongside fellow believers.

  • Unbirthday Party

    A fun night to celebrate the summer staff community as a whole.

  • Trivia Night

    A competitive evening to test your team’s trivia knowledge and see who will take home the prize.

  • Painting with a Twist

    A fun girls’ night to let your creativity flow with ambient music in the background.

  • Movie Awards Showcase

    An evening dedicated to sitting back and eating popcorn as you watch the Summer Staff Movie Awards (SSMAs) before casting your vote.

Make the Most of Your Time Off

Rest, explore, and make the most of your free time and day off. Enjoy everything our resort and Adirondack region have to offer.

  • Pickleball

    Build your skills in our most popular sport! You’ll have many opportunities to play with new people who are always looking to get a group together.

  • Local Hikes

    Spend a day hiking in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where there are hundreds of trails to choose from.

  • Water Sports

    Head down to the Marina with friends for an afternoon of tubing, water skiing, kayaking, or paddleboarding.

  • Basketball

    Whether it’s a break between your work shifts or you’re ready to join the Staff vs. Guest Basketball game, you have options every week.

  • Beach Day

    Beach days look like reading on the beach, going for a swim in the lake, throwing a frisbee around, playing Spikeball, eating ice cream from the Snack Shop, and anything else you’d like to do!

  • Workouts

    Keep up with your workout routine in our Fitness Center, located in the Sonju Sports Complex.

  • Day Trips

    Take a day trip with your team or friend group to special towns like Lake Placid, NY, or Burlington, VT, and enjoy great restaurants, sightseeing, and shopping.

  • Climbing Wall

    Develop your climbing skills at our climbing wall in the Sonju Sports Complex. Choose different routes from beginner to advanced levels.

  • Hammocking

    Spend an afternoon hammocking in a quiet place where you can read, pray, journal, or nap undisturbed.

  • Sand Volleyball

    Enjoy the sunshine with friends on our sand volleyball court. This is an easy, social activity before or after work.

  • Mini Golf

    Grab a group of friends and compete on the mini-golf course. You have all summer to master the course and win the lowest score.

  • Arcade

    Spend a rainy day in the Arcade room with friends playing games like foosball or air hockey.

Want a summer marked by
 KINGDOM IMPACT?

That happens to be what we’re all about.