Counselor Ministry

About Ootsa Lake Bible Camp

Since 1956, Ootsa Lake Bible Camp has provided engaging activities, fun, food and Christ based teaching for hundreds of kids. We offer overnight summer camps for kids and a family camp as well.

We are located on the remote shores of Ootsa Lake overlooking beautiful Tweedsmuir Park.

The facility is equipped with 12 cabins, a full-service lodge, chapel, craft room, and numerous recreational opportunities.

We are uncompromisingly committed to providing kids and families with a safe, Christ centered fun and engaging experience where they will make new friends, eat amazing food, experience exciting activities, and learn about a God that truly loves them!

Counselor Requirements

• You must be a Christian and should be connected to a Christian Church

• You should have a desire and passion to teach God’s word to children and youth

• You should be able to work with younger campers and set a good example.

• You should be emotionally stable, self-motivated, and resilient

• You should be willing to cooperate with the Director and other staff

• You should be willing to obey the camp rules, sacrificing personal desires in the interest of the campers

• You should be willing to help plan, organize, implement and lead camp program activities

Counselor Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, delivery and supervision of the summer camp program

• Assist in janitorial work and cleaning

• Is an enthusiastic and positive role model to all campers in all camp activities

• Develop a personal relationship with campers, to know them and assist them

• Leads assigned campers in activities in a safe and age appropriate manner

• Communicates well with the camp director and other counselors

• Stays with, oversees, cares for and is responsible for the general well being of an assigned group of campers

• Maintains a kind, helpful, team oriented, Christian attitude

• Will commit to training prior to the commencement of the camp

Important Camp Dates

• Counselor Training runs from June 30 - July 3 for all counselors, though technically the training starts when the Family Camp begins for counselors.

• Family Camp runs from June 27-30 for campers of all ages

• Littles runs from July 3-5 for campers from ages 6-8

• Juniors runs from July 6-11 for campers from ages 8-11

• Intermediates runs from July 13-18 for campers from ages 11-13

• Teenagers runs from July 20-25 for campers from ages 13-17

Please arrive at any camp you are registered for at 1:00pm or sooner on camp day.