CAMP STAFF ROLES
We accept applications from eligible adults, including pastors, youth leaders, parents, college students, and those who were personally impacted by OYM Summer Camp and want to give back.
Two main groups of Camp Staff make camp happen:
Support Staff: Serve as room leaders and lead our campers throughout the week's activities. Support Staff room assignments are typically made based on church groups with a leader from the same church as the campers, but this is not always the case and cannot be guaranteed. Please continue reading for eligibility and requirements below.
Program Staff: These are not room leaders and serve in other capacities to help make Summer Camp the best week of summer!
S.U.M.O.: Setter Up and Mover of Objects. You are the heart and soul of how games run!
Audio/Visual Team: Help run media for the meetings and services and help set up sound equipment on the field.
Health Officer: Cares for minor injuries and distributes camp medication safely. Must be a certified RN, LPN, or EMT.
Security: Help keep students in a safe and fun environment!
Support & Program Staff Requirements
Attend a mandatory training the Sunday before camp. Failure to attend will result in denial of acceptance.
Be at least 20 years old (no exceptions).
To apply, you must:
Complete the application with one non-relative reference and one pastoral reference
Submit a background check
Watch required training videos before camp
Pay a $75 per week application fee, covering background check, meals, and housing
(Pay online by card or mail a check with CAMP & YOUR NAME in the memo)Ohio Ministry Network
Attn: OYM Camp
8405 Pulsar Place
Columbus, OH 43240
REQUIREMENTS
Each group must provide one adult Support Staff member for every 11 same-gender students. Extra leaders are not guaranteed placement with their church. Priority is given to the primary youth pastor/leader.
Only completed and paid applications will be considered. Walk-on staff are not accepted.
Applications submitted before May 1 may assume acceptance pending references and background check approval. If camp is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a spot opens.
Official acceptance emails will be sent in May by the Camp Director or Ohio Youth Ministries.
ACCEPTANCE
APPLY NOW!
Make this the week you never forget—apply to be Summer Camp Staff and help create the best week of summer for students and yourself! We can’t do this without you!