Christian Summer Day Camp Counselor

Christian Summer Day Camp Counselor at Skylark

Join Skylark to serve as a Christian Summer Day Camp Counselor. The mission of Lionheart / Skylark is to see the lives of children and families transformed by the Gospel through Christ‑centered childcare and summer camps, in partnership with the local church.
Purpose of Skylark: To grow the family of God in depth, number, and intimacy.
Vision of Skylark: That every child would have a hero, that families would be rooted in church community, and that our staff would grow in the likeness of Christ.
Mission of Skylark: To make disciples of Jesus by partnering with local churches and operating excellent, gospel‑integrated camps.

Locations:

• Cottonwood Creek Church - Allen, TX
• The Heights Church - Richardson, TX
• Church at the Creek - McKinney, TX

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and care for your campers — cheering them on, supporting them physically and emotionally, and helping them grow spiritually throughout the week.
• Guide your crew through the daily rhythm of camp — drop‑off hype, rallies, rotations, outdoor play, and pickup high‑fives.
• Bring the energy during program activities — helping create a fun, safe, consistent environment where campers can thrive.
• Jump in with setup and tear‑down each day.
• Teach activity classes with clarity, creativity, and strong safety practices.
• Prioritize health and safety, reporting any injuries, illnesses or concerns immediately.
• Use loving, consistent discipline and follow proper reporting channels — TBRI principles included.
• Communicate what’s going on with your campers — wins, challenges, moods, and moments — so your Camp Director always has a full picture.
• Jump in wherever needed to support your Camp Director and the overall ministry of Skylark.

What You’ll Need:

• Maturity and rock‑solid follow‑through.
• A jump‑in, pitch‑in, “let’s make it happen” mindset.
• Enough energy to power a rally and enthusiasm for fast‑paced days.
• Relationship‑building superpowers and a heart for cultivating a fun, healthy, Christ‑centered team culture.
• A Christ‑like attitude and example.
• Attendance at Summer Staff Orientation and Training Week.
• A commitment of at least 5 weeks of summer service.
• Reliable transportation.
• Availability Monday–Friday, 8 hours a day between 7:00 am‑5:30 pm (40 hours/week).
• Physical ability to be on your feet, move around, and jump into high‑energy activities.

Company Holidays:

• Memorial Day
• July 4th