VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Volunteers are a vital part of the ministry at Youthfront.
Each summer, parents, grandparents and others with a heart for youth join us in providing our Youthfront Camp experience to thousands of campers every summer. Be an active part of our mission and see God’s work in action! Play, worship, swim and enjoy all the fun of camp while also filling a much-needed and important role.
*Important note: All volunteers must be 18 years old or older.
“I looked forward to my time volunteer cabin leading for so many reasons! Watching the kids dancing to worship music, playing games and enjoying free time – their laughter and smiles are infectious. It is a special time and your relationships with campers may be lasting or momentary but will leave an impression and a hope on your heart. Walking around camp you can’t help but see God working.”
Kerrie Thomsen, Volunteer Cabin Leader
You’ll want to volunteer with Youthfront because…
It’s Rewarding
Camp is a formational and life-giving experience for our campers. But it can be as formational and fulfilling for our leaders. The message we hear over and again from our Volunteers is how rewarding their time at Camp is and how the experience changes them in wonderful, enriching ways.
It’s Impactful
As a Cabin Leader you are building relationships with our Campers that they’ll remember long past summer. Through fun, prayer and activities together you’re contributing to their spiritual development and Youthfront’s mission: bringing youth into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
It’s Challenging
Beyond all the fun you’ll have, Cabin Leading isn’t easy. It can be tiring and demanding. You may be even be tested sometimes. And you may wonder why you willingly chose to sleep in a cabin full of noisy camp kids but…it’s an experience you’ll never forget and you’ll love every second of it!
VOLUNTEER ROLES
As a Volunteer Full-time Camp Cabin Leader…
you serve alongside a Full-Time Youthfront Summer Staffer as another caring adult in the full overnight cabin experience at Camp West. Session time for overnight camp ranges from 2-4 nights depending on the camper’s ages and session date. You’ll assist with all aspects of camp life including cabin experiences, camp activities and spiritual formation times.
As a Volunteer Part-time Camp Cabin Leader…
you serve alongside a Full-Time Youthfront Summer Staffer as another caring adult in the cabin. Part-time options are during the day or overnight, and volunteers drive in and out of Camp West:
- Day Part-Time Cabin Leaders assist with aspects of camp life including cabin experiences, camp activities and spiritual formation times during program times (shift is flexible but in general anytime between 9am -10pm).
- Overnight Part-Time Cabin Leaders serve as the additional adult in the cabin during the overnight hours (10pm-7am).
As a Program Volunteer…
you serve in a variety of roles assisting Full-Time and Youthfront Summer Staff with a variety of camp experiences, events and activities. Sessions range from 2-4 nights depending on the camper’s ages and session date. Program volunteers may choose to spend the full session (staying overnight at camp) or opt to drive in and out of Camp West each day.
As a Volunteer Day Camp Leader…
you serve alongside the Director of Day Camp as a caring adult for the Day Camp program, ages 1st-5th grade at Youthfront Camp LaCygne. This fun camping experience takes place M-F from approximately 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and includes the bus ride to camp. Volunteer Day Camp Leaders are asked to commit to a full session (week) of camp, rather than just one day, if at all possible.
*All volunteers must pass a background check and will be provided any necessary training.
Here’s our 2022 Camp schedule with dates, grades and location.
FAQ’S
What are the sleeping arrangements for overnight camp?
What are the cabins like?
What about meals?
What should I bring?
If my child is a camper, should I volunteer to be in his/her cabin or group during their session?
Do I need to have a camper enrolled to volunteer for a session?
What’s the camp schedule (will I get to sleep or shower?!)?
Is there any training required?
Is there an age requirement to volunteer as a Cabin Leader?
“I chose to volunteer at camp because I believed that through volunteering, I would not only be doing a good service to the body of Christ, but that I would also gain more of Jesus and receive a better understanding of His will and desires for those He loves.”
Israel Asabi, Camp College Intern
Ready to jump in and apply right now? Great!
Click HERE to go to our application.