Best. Job. Ever.

Serve on Camp Deer Run’s summer staff. It’ll be the best summer of your life, pure & simple.

Why work at Camp Deer Run?

There are so many things you can do with your summer. Why spend it at Camp Deer Run?

MISSION

You don't want to waste your summer - so spend it on a mission for God's Kingdom. There is no better way to live 24/7 in service to God this summer.

FRIENDS

There are no greater friendships than those built while serving together. The friends you make on Staff at Camp Deer Run are the friends you'll have forever.

FUN

At the end of the day, you won't find a more fun way to spend your summer than to spend it running, playing, singing, and serving in the Pines.

SHOULD I APPLY?

Do you love Jesus? Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to grow in your own faith while encouraging others to do the same? Do you want to spend your summer serving God by teaching, mentoring, and having a blast with kids?

If the answer is yes, then we think you’ll love this job.

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT

Our summer staff are employed for the entire 9 weeks of our summer program plus a week of orientation before Camp starts.

STAFF ORIENTATION: MAY 18 – 24

1ST SESSION: MAY 25 – 30

2ND SESSION: JUNE 1 – 13

3RD SESSION: JUNE 15 – 20

4TH SESSION: JUNE 22 – JULY 4

5TH SESSION: JULY 6 – 18

6TH SESSION: JULY 20 – 25

What our Staff Have to Say

The Lord has immeasurably blessed me with the past 10 weeks of love, laughter, friendship, and growth. I am forever thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Camp Deer Run's mission.

Natalie, Current Staff Member

No words could accurately describe how much I love Camp Deer Run and its mission. I am so thankful for this place and the Christ-centered people who make it a home.

Laci, Current Staff Member

This summer was incredible and I can't thank Jesus enough. The opportunity I had to grow and find where my worth comes from is something I am beyond grateful for.

Baylor, Current Staff Member

The Lord has been so evident and has shown His faithfulness and steadfast love so well this summer! I have been so blessed to serve this summer with the best staff who have truly displayed Christ's love to all they come in contact with."

Avery, Current Staff Member

My time at Camp Deer Run has been the most humbling and rewarding experience of my life. The ways I’ve experienced the Lord’s presence and faithfulness, the memories I’ve made, and the most significant and meaningful relationships in my life are among the greatest of the gifts I’ve undeservedly received during these last 5 summers as a Staff member.

Marc, Former Staff Member

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Summer Staff Applications

2025 STAFF APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! EARLY DECISION APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 14. GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 20, 2025.