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Camp Staff Positions

Info

Dates: Sept 10-13, 2026

Location: Garden Valley, ID ( 1hr from Boise)

Requirements

Woman, age 21 or older

Native/Fluent English Speaker

Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Current Boise, ID resident (or be able to provide own transportation to Boise)

Attend a mandatory 1 hour training session in Boise on Sept 5 (time and location TBD)

All staff must check-in the night before camp at 7pm on Thursday Sept 10

We are looking for a kitchen assistant to help during our camp. This role involves assisting our Camp Chef with preparing three meals per day for 50–70 participants. The ideal candidate has strong culinary experience, works well under pressure, and can adapt quickly to a camp-style environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the chef in preparing  3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Prepare and serve meals for 50–70 guests
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and food handling
  • Adapt meals as needed for dietary restrictions or allergies

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of professional kitchen experience
  • Prior experience in catering, batch cooking, school cafeteria, or camp/retreat settings is a plus
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Idaho Food Handlers Permit

 

Compensation & Details

    • 3 nights of accommodation
    • All meals
    • Participation in any camp activities when cooking duties are not required
    • Flat compensation of $200 covering the camp dates.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Camp Chef to lead our kitchen during camp. This role involves planning and preparing three meals per day for 50–70 participants while supervising a small kitchen crew. The ideal candidate has strong culinary experience, works well under pressure, and can adapt quickly to a camp-style environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan a simple, efficient 3-day menu (breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day) following a set budget
  • Prepare and serve meals for 50–70 guests
  • Manage and support a kitchen team of 2-3
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and food handling
  • Adapt meals as needed for dietary restrictions or allergies
  • Coordinate meal service timing with event organizers

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of professional kitchen experience
  • Prior experience in catering, batch cooking, school cafeteria, or camp/retreat settings is a plus
  • Ability to manage a small team and deliver meals on schedule
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Idaho Food Handlers Permit

Compensation & Details

  • 3 nights of accommodation
  • All meals
  • Participation in any camp activities when cooking duties are not required
  • Flat compensation of $500 covering the camp dates and any needed planning time
  • Lead 3-5 activities a day 
  • Must be qualified to lead the following activities:
    • Jam Making
    • Sourdough Starter Bread OR Homemade Tortillas
    • Cookie/Cake/Cupcake Decorating
    • At least 2 activities from the list below (from any discipline)
  • May be asked to help out during meal times as needed
  • Must have a Idaho Food Handlers Permit
  • Serve as a team lead to a group of 10-12 campers

This is an unpaid volunteer position

  • Lead 3-5 activities a day 
  • Must be qualified to lead the following activities:
    • Group Hike – Both fast and slow pace
    • Start & Extinguish the Bonfire – ensure fire safety guidelines are followed at all times
    • At least 3 activities from the list below (from any discipline)
  • Serve as a team lead to a group of 10-12 campers
  • Help out throughout camp as needed

This is an unpaid volunteer position

  • Lead 3-5 activities a day 
  • Must be qualified to lead the following activities:
    • Sing/Lead Campfire Songs
    • At least 4 activities from the list below (from any discipline)
  • Ability to lead additional activities as approved
  • Serve as a team lead to a group of 10-12 campers
  • Help out throughout camp as needed

This is an unpaid volunteer position

  • Lead 3-5 activities a day 
  • Must be qualified to lead the following activities:
    • Kickball or Volleyball
    • Rock Climbing Wall (training will be provided)
    • At least 3 activities from the list below (from any discipline)
  • Serve as a team lead to a group of 10-12 campers
  • Help out throughout camp as needed

This is an unpaid volunteer position

  • Must have verifiable experience creating UCG video content for various platforms
  • Must be comfortable in front of the camera and up to date with current social media trends
  • Record raw video of activities throughout camp
  • Generate at least 2 short form content pieces a day
  • Lead at least 1 class in a subject of your choice
  • Serve as a team lead to a group of 10-12 campers

This is an unpaid volunteer position

Compensation

All positions are unpaid, unless otherwise indicated.

In exchange for your work, you would receive 1 free spot to the camp, including these benefits:

  • Accommodation throughout camp
  • All meals during camp
  • Free camp swag bag
  • Access to all camp activities and events when not teaching/performing duties
  • One 10% referral discount coupon

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Must be over 21.
Please only check items that you have lead before or have plenty of experience in. If there is an activity that you would like to learn before camp so that you can lead it, add it below in the comments.

You should hear back from us in at least the next 2 weeks.