Have you always wanted to work on staff, but cannot commit to a whole summer? Are you interested in serving God by serving others? People from retirement age to high school join the ranks of our End of Season Staff to make the Camp Arcadia vacation possible for so many people. Working the end of season retreats can be a very rewarding experience. It’s exhausting, uplifting, fun, and challenging. Positions are available in: program, kitchen, housekeeping, office, and caretaking.
“You have to try working – even if just once – to feel the satisfaction of giving your time back to Camp after Camp has given you so much over the years.” – Jane Brown, 2022 End of Season Staffer
Apply to Serve as End of Season Staff
The online staff application can be completed any time. There is no priority deadline and positions will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. An interview may be scheduled by the director. Confirmation of employment will generally be sent via email.
Apply to Serve on End of Season Staff
Consider Volunteering
Please consider supporting Camp’s mission even further by applying to serve on end of season staff as a volunteer. Every position posted is available as a volunteer staff position. Our volunteer staff are paid a travel reimbursement ($125 for a weekend retreat, $150 for a week-long retreat), receive room & board and get a staff T-shirt. If you are 16 years old or 17 years old, you must apply as a volunteer. This is also a great option if you’re looking for volunteer hours for NHS or other service organizations. The process to apply for volunteer staff is the same– there is a place on the application to state your preference of serving as a volunteer staff member.
Housing
Staff are housed in staff quarters located in the second floor of the Wigwam building. Due to the pandemic, we strive to house staff either by themselves or with one roommate. The rooms are equipped with single beds and bunk beds, hanging & dresser space for each person, and sinks and mirrors. Down the hall are communal bathrooms/showers. The number of people are in each room will be based on the number and gender of our staff. Married couples will be housed together.
Work Department
While most of our positions are in dining services, housekeeping and laundry, we also have a few positions available in program, caretaking, and the office. Please indicate on the application where you would prefer to work. See a full list of Staff Position Descriptions at Camp Arcadia.
The Work Schedule
Our typical dining services workday begins at 6:15 A.M. There are breaks for meals and a short morning break. Most days the staff has a break in the afternoon after lunch until dinner prep. The kitchen staff then work until around 8:00 P.M. with a break for dinner. The rest of the evening is yours, except if you work that evening in the Trading Post serving ice cream (you will usually work twice a week). Other staff members work similar hours. It is a lot of work, but it is also a rewarding way to serve God – and a lot of fun, too!
Bonus Program
Camp management appreciates End of Season Staff members who can work weekend retreats and help prepare for the next group of guests. For people who can work at least four consecutive retreats (days off are provided), including the prep between retreats, Camp Arcadia offers a Bonus Program
Dates & Compensation
The End of Season refers to retreats from August through the end of October. Below are the various retreats that require End of Season Staff. You may work for a few weeks or just a weekend. Staff that stay between weekend retreats are paid for their work during the week, which is in addition to the weekend salary. Also, there are usually two days off during the week between weekend retreats for staff to explore the area.
Family Weeks 8 & 9
- Dates: August 13-19, August 20-26
- Arrive by Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning possible if arranged in advance
- Depart Saturday mid/late afternoon after cleaning is finished
- Pay: $225 plus room, board & tips
Lutherhostel
- Dates: August 26-31
- Arrive by Saturday morning
- Depart Thursday afternoon/evening after cleaning OR stay to work Labor Day Weekend
- Pay: $225 plus room, board & tips
Labor Day Weekend
- Dates: Sept 1-4
- Arrive by Friday afternoon; Friday evening is possible if scheduled in advance
- Depart Monday mid/late afternoon after cleaning is finished
- Pay: $150 plus room, board & tips
LLL Men’s Retreat
- Dates: Sept 7-10
- Arrive by Thursday afternoon; Thursday evening is possible if scheduled in advance
- Depart by Sunday mid/late afternoon after cleaning is finished
- Pay: $150 plus room, board & tips
Women’s Retreats (I & II)
- Dates: Sept 16-18 (WR I); Sept 23-25 (WR II)
- Arrive Friday afternoon; Friday evening is possible if scheduled in advance
- Depart Sunday mid/late afternoon after cleaning is finished
- Pay: $125 plus room, board & tips
- Thursday evening through Friday afternoon work is available as well
RKD Men’s Retreat
- Dates: Sept 29 – Oct 1
- Arrive Friday afternoon; Friday evening is possible if scheduled in advance
- Depart Sunday mid/late afternoon after cleaning is finished
- Pay: $125 plus room, board & tips
Fall Confirmation Retreats
- Dates: FCR 1 (Oct 7-9); FCR 2 (Oct 14-16); FCR 3 (Oct 21-23)
- Arrive Friday evening
- Depart Sunday mid/late afternoon after cleaning is finished
- Pay: $150 plus room & board.
For the dates of the retreat, please visit our season schedule.
