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ASSISTANT COUNSELOR PROGRAM

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Assistant Counselor Program

The Assistant Counselor (AC) Program is a volunteer opportunity for high school students and young adults to grow in leadership, mentorship, spiritual development, and personal confidence.

What Assistant Counselors Do

ACs play essential roles at Camp Sonshine, including:

  • Supporting camper groups

  • Leading games and activities

  • Helping behind the scenes to create the best camp experience possible

Who Can Apply:

  • Students entering 10th–12th grade (or age 15+ by summer)

  • Young adults who cannot commit to a half- or full-summer contract

  • ACs may volunteer for one or more sessions, but must serve the full week

 

Assistant Counselor Details

A.C. Training

Dates: May 28–29 (Thursday & Friday) – A mix of team-building, hands-on training, and meeting the AC leadership team.

Training Times: Thursday: 9 a.m.– 4 p.m., Friday: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Serving as an AC at Day Camp

  • Schedule: 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

  • Morning & evening meetings with staff and AC team

  • Bring a sack lunch daily

  • Participate in Staff Worship (Tuesday, optional)

  • Late Stay/Overnighter on Fridays

Serving as an AC at Overnight Camp

Interested? Mark it on your application!

  • Stay on-site all week

  • Serve in a variety of overnight camp activities

  • Long weeks: Sunday evening–Friday evening

  • Short weeks: Monday morning–Thursday evening

Ready to Apply?

More details will be provided in the AC Handbook (sent after your interview).
Submit your application below, and our team will contact you to schedule an interview!

The A.C. Application Process

  1. Apply – Click here to start an application so we can get to know you a little more and get what dates you’d like to volunteer at one of our programs.
  2. We’ll Contact You! – A representative of our team will contact you about any questions you may have and set up an interview time!
  3. Interview – You learn more about the A.C. role and we learn more about you. We’ll figure out the logistics together!
  4. A.C. Training – Join the rest of the assistant counselors and learn what you’ll need to know for your session(s) of volunteering at day camp or overnight camp!
  5. Serve In The Best Community EVER!
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