Junior Staff


Our initial deadline to apply was Feb 1st,
but we are still accepting applications.
We particularly are looking for GUYS to serve as Junior Counselors.



Why serve on Junior Staff this summer?

The Junior Staff Program exists to build up strong Christian leaders who are able to serve their churches, schools, and communities as they follow Jesus.

It is for students who have completed 10-12th grade and is completely free.

Junior Staff volunteer at camp for 1-2 weeks to serve alongside our counselors and summer staff. 

Apply for the Junior Staff Program if you want to:

  • Become a leader.
  • Find a place to belong
  • Set your faith on fire.
  • Accumulate a ton of service hours.
  • Have the best time of your life.

For more information on what it looks like to be a part of the Junior Staff Program and how to apply for the best time of your summer, keep reading.


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How to Apply

  • Fill out your Junior Staff Application by February 1st.
  • Set up an interview with camp. (We will email you to do this-if not contacted within 2 weeks, reach out!)
  • Wait patiently.
  • Find out on March 1st whether you have been selected for the program.
  • Attend the JS Training Weekend May 10-11th at camp (this is required!)

Have These Ready When Filling Out Your Application:

  • Email addresses for three references (at least one must be a pastor/youth leader) (make sure to ask them!).
  • A basic idea of your summer availability so that you can accurately select which cycles you will be available for.

If there are any spots remaining in the program after February 1st, we will continue accepting applications on a rolling basis until all spots are filled.

That’s it. Pretty simple. If you have questions about it, email us using the form at the bottom of this page.


Who Can Be Part of the Junior Staff Program?

You must currently be in 10-12th grade.

We welcome people who are new to camp and have limited experience working with kids-part of this program is showing you the ropes and helping you grow! But you do need to be eager to learn and able to serve as a Christian role model to our campers.

Lakeview Ministries is part of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. While you don’t need to attend an LCMS church to serve on Junior Staff, you do need to be willing to uphold our beliefs with campers. Find out more about what we believe HERE.

We select Junior Staff based on the following criteria:

  • Strength of Interview, References, and Application
  • Cycle availability during the summer
  • Previous history as a Junior Staffer (if applicable)
  • Year in school

If we are not able to offer you a spot the first year that you apply, we strongly urge you to apply again the next year. We do our best to make sure all qualified applicants get a chance to serve on Junior Staff before they graduate high school.


What Other Information Should I Know Before Applying?

Training Weekend:

All Junior Staff are required to attend our Junior Staff Training Weekend on May 10-11th. Arrival time is Friday at 6:30 pm and departure time is Saturday at 5:00 pm. This weekend gives you the ability to connect with other Junior Staff and learn important information to be able to hit the ground running during your time at camp in the summer. It’s also loads of fun.

JS Cycle Dates:

When applying you are expected to select ALL cycles you are available to serve, regardless of preference. The JS program is set up the same on both sides of camp. You are assigned a cycle based on what fits the needs of camp best. If your available cycles are very limited, it will lower your odds of being selected.

Only returning Junior Staff are given the opportunity to express a preference for one side of camp or the other.

Camp Lakeview

  • Cycle 1: Sun May 26-Sun June 9
  • Cycle 2: Sun June 9-Fri June 21
  • Cycle 3: Sun June 23-Fri July 5
  • Cycle 4: Sun July 7-Sun July 21
  • Cycle 5: Sun July 21-Fri July 26 (1 week cycle)

Lakeview Villages

  • Cycle A: Sun May 26-Fri Fri June 7
  • Cycle B: Sun June 9-Fri June 21
  • Cycle C: Sun June 23-Fri June 28 (1 week cycle)
  • Cycle D: Sun July 7-Fri July 19
  • Cycle E: Sun July 21-Fri July 26 (1 week cycle)

Position Options:

When applying you will be able to select your top 3 positions. We may ask you about serving in a position you did not select. Regardless of position, all Junior Staff assist with meals and cleaning assignments throughout their time at camp. Junior Staff who are NOT in a Junior Counselor role will still be “adopted” by a cabin and spend their mealtimes and evenings helping and connecting with those campers.

Position Descriptions:

Weekends:

Depending on your cycle, you will typically be at camp for 1-2 weekends. On those weekends, you will help run our weekend retreats as well as work on projects around camp. You’ll also get a chance to hang out together as a Junior Staff cycle and get ready for the upcoming week of camp.

Disclaimer:

Serving in the Junior Staff Program will challenge you.  You will experience long days and be expected to put aside your own needs and desires for the needs of the team.  It will also be one of the best experiences of your life.  You will become part of a tight-knit community of friends, grow as a leader, share truth and love with campers who desperately need to hear it, and experience living a life that Jesus has called you for.


JUST DO IT.

Even if you are not entirely sure about your summer plans, get the process started by submitting your application. Have additional questions? Fill out the form below or call the camp office at 812-342-4815 for additional information.

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