A Summer that Shapes You
At Tapawingo, being on staff is more than just a summer job — it’s a calling. You’ll spend the summer surrounded by girls hungry for truth, belonging, and joy, while growing in your own faith and joining a sisterhood of women passionate about Jesus.
Here you will experience:
Through worship, one-on-one conversations, and shared moments in nature, you’ll point campers to Jesus in real and lasting ways.
You’ll be challenged to step up, let go of distractions, and rely on Christ in ways that shape who you're becoming.
Staff grow close fast through shared purpose, vulnerability, and joy. It’s the kind of community where you’re truly known and deeply encouraged in your faith.
Counselor Roles
These are relational summer jobs where you can pour into young women directly—whether overseeing cabin life, leading adventures, training future leaders, or living alongside campers.
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Head Counselor
Provides leadership, encouragement, and support to the counseling staff, fostering a unified, Christ-centered community where counselors feel spiritually and emotionally supported.
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Island Camp Counselor
Live alongside campers, leading activities, fostering Christ-centered community, and guiding each girl’s personal and spiritual growth.
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CIT Program Leader
Disciple and develop high-school girls through the Counselor-in-Training Program—guiding them through training, wilderness experiences, and spiritual growth.
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TAP Adventure Leader
Lead wilderness adventures that disciple and challenge campers through outdoor skills and gospel-centered community.
Programming Roles
These roles center on enhancing camper experience, supporting growth and discipleship, and ensuring smooth camp operations through leadership, scheduling, logistics, and creative programming.
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Summer Operations Lead
Coordinate operations and nurture spiritual growth as a key member of camp leadership.
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Business Manager
Manage registration and office tasks to keep Tapawingo running efficiently.
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Scheduling Coordinator
Bring structure, creativity, and excellence to daily camp life by organizing schedules, planning activities, and supporting staff training.
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Program Coordinator
Oversees daily camper activities and plans event hours. Works closely with the counseling team to support smooth program flow and camper experience.
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Waterfront Manager
Manage waterfront operations, lifeguards, and safety to create a secure, enjoyable environment.
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Arts & Crafts Manager
Manage the craft cabin and create fun, organized projects that engage campers.
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Photographer & Media Specialist
Capture and share the story of Tapawingo through photography, media, and tech support.
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Driver & Support Staff
Serve campers and staff through safe transportation and operational support.
Job Description
Health & Nutrition Roles
These positions focus on promoting the health, safety, and well-being of campers and staff through excellent meal service and compassionate medical care.
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Health Director
Oversee all medical needs, promoting well-being for campers and staff alike.
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Nurse's Assistant
Assist in delivering compassionate care and maintaining camp health protocols.
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Food Service Manager
Oversee mealtimes, camper allergies, and camp cleanliness while nurturing a hospitable environment where campers feel cared for.
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Food Service Assistant
Play a key role in meal service by ensuring safety, cleanliness, and hospitality.
Staff SnapShot
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You’ll be living and serving on the beautiful island of Tapawingo, located on Lake Pleasant in Speculator, New York. Tapawingo is a ministry of CAMP-of-the-WOODS, a Christian Family Resort. While most staff live on the island, some staff live on the mainland and boat to the island each day. On your days off, you’ll stay at CAMP-of-the-WOODS and enjoy access to the resort’s amenities free of charge.
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Our summer runs from late May through the middle of August. This includes a training period at the beginning of the summer.
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Tapawingo offers paid staff positions that include housing and meals. At Tapawingo, we value honesty and clarity when it comes to compensation. Below is the pay scale for our summer staff positions:
Counseling & Administrative Staff
Weekly Salary: $225–$370
Salary is determined by the specific role and prior experienceReturning staff receive an additional weekly bonus
Full-summer staff (serving through Week 8) receive a completion bonus
Health Director
Weekly Salary: $825
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Housing, meals, and training—such as Lifeguard Certification and Wilderness First Aid—are all provided. You’ll also be part of a weekly staff Bible study, receive one-on-one mentorship, and enjoy bonding activities designed to build connection and community.
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Join a close-knit team of 30+ college-aged women passionate about youth ministry, along with our full-time staff team that guides and supports the community.
