Summer Camp Recreation Intern

About the role

Camp Baldwin is a Christian camp and retreat ministry of the Baldwin Baptist Association in Baldwin County, Alabama. We are located on beautiful Wolf Bay in Elberta, Alabama near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach white sandy beaches and tourist attractions. We are offering an opportunity for a student to gain practical experience as a recreation leader and help lead summer staff in multiple areas under guidance of full-time staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead campers through recreational activities including lake activities, swimming pool, challenge course, laser tag, gel blasters, kayak tours, mini golf & game room
• Interact with campers, church leaders and camp staff with a Christ-like attitude
• Serve in all areas of camp ministry including recreation, food services, housekeeping, etc. in a busy Christian summer camp environment
• Assist camp leadership with planning recreational activities to help connect summer staffers

Qualifications

• Spiritually mature
• Enjoy outdoor recreational activities
• Ability to lead groups of campers (children and youth) in a safe and fun way
• Willing to be Red Cross Lifeguard certified

Benefits

• $300/week salary
• On campus housing
• Most meals
• Uniforms
• Training
• Additional $25 per week for certified lifeguards that serve full summer
• Typically one off day per week
• Live close to beaches and tourist destinations near Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, Alabama
• Camp Baldwin willing to work with colleges/seminaries to help students get internship credit

Schedule

• Full Summer – May 25–August 2, 2025 (Financial BONUS if serve full summer)
• Partial Summer Session A – May 25–June 28
• Partial Summer Session B – June 29–August 2
• All interns must attend summer staff training event May 22–24 at Camp Baldwin in Elberta, Alabama