Join Our Summer Staff
PCamp Good News Staff 2025
We’re very excited about our upcoming summer ministries and we’re excited that you are interested in serving with us! We look forward to what God is going to do in and through you this summer!
Please fill out an application for all weeks that you are available as sometimes needs change. Any questions? Please contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 or michelle@ndcef.com
Applications will close May 1st. Hiring priority will be given to staff with full summer availability and those who get their applications in early. Don’t wait to apply!
New Staff Application (Counselor/Assistant Counselor): https://ceffm.breezechms.com/form/a1322d4155434
Returning Staff Application (Counselor/Assistant Counselor): https://ceffm.breezechms.com/form/a1322d7548133933
CIT Application: https://ceffm.breezechms.com/form/a1322d75139293818
Program Director: Contact Michelle Brown michelle@ndcef.com to discuss the position and to receive an application
How are you spending your summer?
Join the Camp Good News Staff!!!
This summer chose to make an eternal impact in the lives of kids right where you live?! High school and college students from around the Fargo/Moorhead area are coming together to reach the boys and girls of your community – and YOU can be a part of this team! Camp Good News staffing program is designed to train you and a team of other young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God.
If you have a heart for ministry and want to team up with other young people to reach the children in the Fargo/Moorhead area, then Camp Good News staff is for you! Just think, this summer you can:
-Reach boys and girls with the Gospel
-See your faith grow deeper
-Build new friendships that will last a lifetime
-Grow in communication, teamwork, endurance, responsibility, and self-confidence
-Gain experience for ministry in your own local church, school or vocation
Now, doesn’t THAT sound like a rewarding summer! See below about two ways you can make this eternal difference.
Camp Good News – Day Camp
Camp Good News happens at a church in the F-M area and each week features a different theme such as basketball or arts & crafts (see schedule on the main page). Coaches and volunteers lead each weekly activity while the counselors guide the children throughout the day, lead small group, and teach one part of our daily chapel service, and help plan and lead elective and large group games. We’ll equip you for each piece you need to lead!
Go Camp
Go Camp takes the light of the gospel to them in their apartment complexes, daycare centers, neighborhoods, schools and other community locations in the F-M area. Think of Go camp like a traveling VBS. Staff are needed to lead and teach the parts of this traveling VBS like program.
Questions for Staff at 15 years +
Parent Questions
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Staff Application
Thanks for your interest in applying to Camp Good News staff. 13-14 can apply as a CIT (14 Sr. CIT). 15 yrs or older can apply to be a part of camp staff. Students ages 6-12 can register as campers and participate in camp.
Staff Information
Learn more about being on Camp Good News Staff.
All staff (counselors and CIT’s have approximate hours are from 8:30-4:15 PM. Additional hours are available for paid staff from 7:30 – 9:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:30 PM if assigned. – Are required to complete training that is assigned for each position (see below for requirements).
Application deadline is May 1st for all staff.
Staff Requirements – All Staff
| Age | Is support raising required? | Training Dates | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Assistant Counselors | 15 or older* | Yes* | May 17th from 9:00am-3:00pm in Fargo at Relevant Life; May 30th 6:00-8:30pm June 5-12 at Cooperstown Bible Camp* | Lead or assist with a small group of campers to provide care. |
| Sr. Counselor in Training (SCIT) | 14 years old* | No | May 17th from 9:00am-3:00pm at Relevant Life; May 30th 6:00-8:30pm | Assist with a small group of campers as learn the skills to be a counselor. |
| Counselor in Training (CIT) | 13 years old (12 year olds can register as campers and attend camp) | No | May 30th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Relevant Life | Assist the campers, counselors, and director, as directed. |
| *Age by July 1, 2025 | *See requirements and explanations below. | Can't make training dates? Please contact Michelle Brown michelle@NDCEF.com before applying. For lead and assistant counselors (15+), you need to be available for most of the training camp dates to be paid. |
Salary - 15 yrs. and older Staff
All paid staff must meet the following requirements:
– Complete training camp
– Complete support raising requirements (below)
Here is the 2025 pay scale:
A.) Program Director— (must be 19 years old or older and have a minimum of 2 years experience working with children in camp, daycare, or church setting) – $18.00 per hour;
B.) Lead Counselors -(responsible, reliable, dependable, able to lead a group of 8-10 independently) – $14.50 per hour;
C.) Counselor Assistants – (priority given to teens with experience working with children, willing to train the right person) -$12 per hr;
All returning staff are eligible for a per hour bonus depending on their years of experience.
Sr. Counselor in Training (14 yrs. old)
Sr. Counselor in Training (must be 14 years old)
– This program is for those who are wishing to learn more about being Camp Good News staff and how to work directly with campers.
-14 year olds are compensated $200 per week.
– Sr. Counselor in Training must be available for at least three weeks of the 6 weeks of day camp. Priority in hiring given to staff available for most of the 6 weeks of day camp.
-He or she must be available for training May 17th 9am-3pm and May 30th 6:00-8:30pm. if they wish to be paid. Depending on the role they will be filling this summer, they may be asked to attend training camp which is June 5-12 (Fargo Public Schools students may arrive the evening of June 6th if needed). Staff members will be compensated for training time. Details discussed during the interview process.
– are eligible to work for overnight camp (August 3-8) but not required to be available.
– Application deadline is May 1st.
– If you have more questions, please contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 or email at michelle@ndcef.com
Counselor in Training (13 yrs. old)
– This program is for those who are 13 years old (12 year olds can register as campers and participate in camp) and who are interested in learning about the leadership and servant skills necessary to be on Camp Good News Staff. While working with campers, this program also helps with some of the behind the scenes work needed for camp.
-This is a volunteer position and no support raising is required for this position.
-CIT’s will initially be hired for a maximum of 2 weeks per summer. If there are additional weeks available, you will be contacted.
-Each week of camp can only accommodate a maximum of 3 CITs per week. Priority given to those that apply early.
– Must be available for training on May 30th from 6:00-8:00pm. Application deadline is May 1st.
– If you have more questions, please contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 or email at Michelle@ndcef.com
STAFF SUPPORT-RAISING
PAID STAFF ONLY (those over 15 years old)
REQUIREMENTS
$500—If you wish to be paid staff (15 years or older) you need to raise missionary financial support. This financial support covers your training camp costs plus other expenses during the summer. This is NOT a payment or bill for your parents. Most Camp Good News staff receive support from their church and other supportive Christian individuals. Don’t let this amount stop you from serving God. If God has called you to this ministry, He will make the funds available. CEF of F-M has training to help you understand how to do this and more info will be provided at time of hiring. Teens are able to achieve this goal.
Staff members who raise over $500 are eligible for a bonus. All support raised over $500 will be given to the staff member as a bonus up to a maximum of a $500 bonus (minus the payroll tax). Additional funds raised over the $500 minimum and $500 bonus will be a donation to the CEF general fund.
$0—Volunteer staff working do not need to raise funds or attend training camp. All staff must have at least five committed prayer partners.
SUPPORT RAISING ASSISTANCE
CYIA (training camp) is a big commitment, both in terms of time and finances. CEF will provide training and support to help with support raising. In addition, three options have been made available:
Church Support – Talk with your church about sponsoring you for Camp Good News staff training. Most churches are willing to do this. We will provide more information about getting your church involved.
Individual Support – Contact individual family and friends to visit with them about partnering with you this summer.
Events Support – There are opportunities this spring to help with CEF. Tentatively late March and late May, 2025. CEF will then apply this compensation towards your support raising requirement. Contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 or michelle@ndcef.com for more info.