Day Camp Coordinator

Camp Onomia is looking for energetic individuals to join our community as the Day Camp Coordinator for the summer season. Since 1949, Camp Onomia has been a place set apart of Christian nurture, where all people are encouraged to encounter Christ through Creation and Community. During the summer Camp Onomia runs week long overnight camp, sends staff to churches to run day camps (Vacation Bible School), and hosts family camps and other group retreats on site.

The Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing day camp programs hosted at congregations. This role serves as the primary liaison between the camp and the congregation, ensuring smooth communication, strong partnerships, and a positive camper experience. The Day Camp Coordinator plans and facilitates crafts, activity hours, and special programming, while also mentoring and supporting summer counselors in their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day camps at congregations: Oversee daily operations, ensuring activities run smoothly and campers are engaged.
• Serve as liaison: Act as the main point of contact between the camp and congregation staff, fostering collaboration and clear communication.
• Plan crafts: Design and organize creative projects that encourage camper self-expression and fun.
• Plan activity hour: Develop and facilitate recreational activities that promote teamwork, learning, and enjoyment.
• Support summer counselors: Provide guidance, mentorship, and assistance to counselors, helping them succeed in their roles.
• Ensure safety and inclusivity: Monitor activities to uphold camp standards and create a welcoming environment for all campers.
• Promote camp spirit: Encourage enthusiasm, community, and positive energy among campers and staff.

Together with the Leadership Team

• Manage canteen: Oversee operations, including stocking, sales, and camper interactions, maintaining a friendly and organized environment.
• Mentor counselors: Provide guidance, support, and feedback to summer counselors, fostering a positive staff culture.
• Provide camper supervision: Lead activities during daily all staff meetings. When necessary, members of the leadership team may serve as a counselor for an hour to a week.
• Create a Christ centered space at camp where all are welcomed, accepted, and celebrated as they are.