Where are you going to be this summer?

A summer in Kodiak, Alaska promises to be unforgettable and life changing with many hours of fun, adventure and hard work. 

Summer counselors lead and instruct camps such as kayaking, outdoor skills, pottery, gymnastics and geocashing (to name a few) for children ranging in age from 6 to 13 years old.  Camp runs Monday through Friday beginning May 31st and ending August 19th.  Our summer staff is made up of college students, young professionals and young at heart who come and experience a unique island ministry by living in community, exploring biblical principles and growing in practical disciplines of the Christian life.  Our summer team also spends three separate weeks ministering in the nearby village of Ouzinkie.   

Come! Be challenged to grow in your one of a kind, amazing relationship with Jesus Christ alongside others just like you.  Develop lasting friendships and invest in the lives of countless children, hungry to know the life giving power only Jesus can provide. 

What will I do?

You will serve as counselors in Island Summer Adventures, our summer day camp program.  You will have the opportunity to lead camps, disciple children, and develop lasting relationships.    

Daily staff will gather for a time of discipleship, study, and prayer. 

You will have the opportunity to spend a least a week in a small Alaskan village near Kodiak serving at the Ouzinkie Baptist Mission.   

The first week will be spent in orientation and training and one week in the middle of the summer will be spent for a staff retreat. 

 

Where will I live?

Kodiak Baptist Mission is spread out on 32 beautiful acres of land overlooking the pristine ocean and mountains.  Room and board is provided with a male and female staff house.  Everyone joins together for dinner and supper throughout the week.

Weekends

Backpacking, river and ocean fishing, kayaking, and surrounding island camping trips are some of the awe-inspiring activities staff participates in.  Along with personal trips staff will be expected to participate in some weekend group activities.  This time is set aside for staff development, continued training, and spiritual renewal. 

Dates

The camping season runs May 20th through August 17th (this includes staff training)

The summer is split into two sessions.  We encourage staff to commit to one full session (dates are flexible around each session). We do understand that school and summer schedules can be busy, please contact us at the main office 907.486.4126, with any questions regarding dates.    

Session I     May 20 – July 13

Session II    June 30 – August 17

Please fill out and submit both the application and background check information sheet when applying. If you have any further questions please call Kelli at 907.654.4725

To download an application, Click Here
To download a background check, Click Here

 

Please send copy of your application to:

Summer Counselor Program
Kodiak Baptist Mission
1944 Rezanof Drive East
Kodiak, Alaska 99615

or e-mail it to: publiced@kodiakbaptistmission.org

Phone: (907) 486-4126
FAX: (907) 486-5567

Here is a video one of our summer volunteers put together of some of her favorite memories. Enjoy!

Every afternoon all the summer counselors gather together for counselor challenge, this one's a favorite.