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The
summer 2008 staff was a very serious bunch (note those in black on the far right
were not technically summer staff, but we like them anyway)
Frequently asked Questions about being a Camp Dixie
counselor:
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How many counselors is Camp Dixie hiring?
Camp Dixie is looking to hire between 10-15 counselors for summer 2008
programs. The final number will depend on the number of registered campers.
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How much will I be paid? Counselors will
be paid $1375 for the summer. It will be paid at the end of the summer. No
you can't get it in small bills.
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Do I get any time off? There are a few
Saturdays throughout the summer that Camp Dixie does not have programming,
those days are days off! Hey it's your time, do what you want with it. There
are no days off during the summer camp program. During summer camp, time off
will only be granted for emergencies.
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Do I have to be Lutheran (or a member of the
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod?) No you do not! Camp Dixie is looking
for great on-fire-for-God people to serve as Camp counselors. Any Christian
can apply.
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What kinds of activities will I be leading at
Camp Dixie? Camp Dixie has many different activities that you will be
participating and leading as a counselor. Bible Study, Swimming, Volleyball,
Basketball, Archery, Canoeing, large and small group games, and campfires
are just a few of the activities you will be leading.
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What kind of training will I receive?
Camp Dixie requires that counselors attend staff training the week before
Summer Camp sessions start. During that time we will learn the ins-and-outs
of being a camp counselor. During this week all staff members will also be
required to take lifeguard and CPR/First Aid training. This training is paid
for by the camp and will take place during the day.
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What are the beginning and end dates of
employment? Staff training begins on May 23rd and the last day of summer
camp sessions is August 1, 2008.
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Are my nights free? No. Campers will be
staying the night, and therefore need supervision. There will be time to do
laundry and make important phone calls, but there must always be someone who
is supervising the campers.
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Which positions will Camp Dixie be hiring?
For the summer of 2008 Camp Dixie will be hiring a Summer Program
Coordinator, a Traveling VBS coordinator, 8 on-site counselors, 5 traveling
VBS Counselors, and two cooks.
Are you interested in becoming a Camp Dixie summer
camp counselor?
There are two ways to fill out the application.
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You can download it here, and fill it out by hand. Once it is complete, please
mail it to Camp Dixie. Camp Dixie will contact you to set up an interview
either over the phone on in person (if you are living someplace close to
camp.)
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Click here to go to
the NLOMA (National Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association) website and fill
out a counselor application form.
You can choose from a variety of camps, so if you want to apply to Camp
Dixie, be sure to put that as your first choice in the appropriate box.
After you submit your application, you will be contacted by a partner NLOMA
camp that is closest to your location to set up a face to face interview.
Your application will not go directly to Camp Dixie for the interview, but
we will get it in the future.
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