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Summer Employment
Summer Program Managers * Program Staff * Counselors * Asst. Counselors * Camp Aids * Lifeguards * Kitchen Assistants * Housekeeping Assistants

​Top 5 reasons to work at summer camp:
# 5 Enjoy the simple life of cabins, nature and the woods.
#4 Tie Dye is always okay (or other choice outfits).
#3 All the s'mores you can manage.  Plus...counselor biscuits! 
#2 Campers adore you! (You're kind of a rockstar)
#1 The impact you'll make on others, and that others will make on you!
Plus many MANY more!

Summer camp dates 2025: 
(you do not have to work all dates in order to be on summer staff)

Additional Staff dates: 
Orientation, June 2-5
​Disorientation, July 11-12
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Applications and information:

Job descriptions and pay rates available below.
New Staff Application
Returning Staff Application
Guidelines for Summer Staff
Do I have to be a Mennonite to work at
Crooked Creek? 

Nope!
But if you want to know more about the Mennonite faith--click below
Who are the Mennonites?
Job Descriptions:

Summer Program Manager

An 8-9 week full-time position, late May to late July. This person is Christ-centered, organized, high energy and loves the outdoors! This person will live on grounds for the duration of summer camp and be responsible for the ins and outs of summer camp! 
​Starts at $850/week
Summer Program Manager

Program Staff

Are you at least one year out of high school? Want to be a part of planning summer camp this year? Apply for a program staff position!
Starts at $250/week

Program Staff

Counselor

Come work as a counselor for our summer camp here at Crooked Creek Christian Camp! Counselors must be 16 years old. 
​Starts at $200/week
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Counselor

Assistant Counselor

Come work as an assistant counselor. You must be at least 16 years old.
Starts at $150/week

Assistant Counselor

Camp Aid

Come help out around camp with food service, activities and so much more! 
Starts at $100/week

Bonus available for Program Staff, Counselors, Assistant Counselors and Camp Aids who work the entire summer
​(including orientation, disorientation, grandfolk/little folk day, etc.)

Lifeguards

We need lifeguards to watch over our poo! Swimming is always listed as a favorite past time and we need responsible individuals to lifeguard at Crooked Creek. Times available during the weekend, some weekdays and summer camp. Days and times are flexible.
Starts at $12/hour

Kitchen Assistant

Help make delicious food for campers and our summer guests at the Pavilion and Retreat lodge this summer! Campers always rave how much they enjoy the fun meals and tasty food they are served at camp.  Join our kitchen crew for a fun summer of creating, sampling and serving!
Starts at $12/hour

Housekeeping Assistant

Minister to campers and guest groups by helping provide clean, well-kept facilities. If you have attention to detail, are self-motivated, and find pride in a clean environment, this is the job for you!
​Starts at $12/hour

​Contact [email protected] with any questions.  

Our Affiliations

Mennonite Camping Association  
Christian Camp & Conference Association 
2830 Coppock Rd, Washington, IA 52353 
 Phone: (319)653-3611 - Fax: (319)653-3611
www.crookedcreekcamp.org
        Southeast Iowa Mennonite Camp Association