Now Hiring a Summer Assistant at KBY

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a camp? Considering a vocation in camping ministry? Just love being at Camp Kum-Ba-Ya? Or, know someone who has the gifts and love for outdoor ministries?

This summer, Camp Kum-Ba-Ya will be hiring a seasonal summer assistant for our larger camps, to serve with us for fourteen days–May 31 to June 6, and again June 22 to 28, 2025. Under the supervision of the Camp Manager, the summer assistant will help with a variety of duties to keep the grounds and activities running smoothly. You will work with summer staff to help clean and care for the facilities and grounds. You’ll collaborate with the Kitchen Manager on meal setup and canteen operations, making sure everyone stays well-fed and energized. Safety is key, so you’ll also assist the Facility Manager first aid and emergency response, as needed. At the end of each camp session, you’ll help clean-up and prepare for the next session of camp. From maintaining camp facilities to assisting with recreational activities and preparing campfires, you’ll get to experience life on a camp staff.

To get started, you’ll need valid Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications and a successful background check (ordered through our office) before camp begins. Note: KBY will reimburse Red Cross and CPR certification expenses incurred within the past year.

Please see the “Summer Assistant Employment Responsibilities, Contract, and Covenant” document below (www.campkumbaya.org) for more details, and then complete, scan and email the application by noon Central Time on Friday, April 11, 2025.

2025 Summer Camp Assistant job application

Summer Camp Assistant Employment Responsibilities, Contract, and Covenant 2025

Save the Date for Spring Work Day–April 26

 

Apply to Be a Counselor or CIT

Are you feeling called to serve at Camp Kum-Ba-Ya? Our camping ministry runs with the help of over 50 volunteers like you. To apply to be a counselor or counselor-in-training, see our qualifications information and application links on the “Register for Camps” page: http://www.campkumbaya.org/register-for-camps/


Register Now for Summer Camp 2025!

Go to our camp registration page: http://www.campkumbaya.org/register-for-camps/

Celebrate Camp Sunday

 Invite someone to summer camp using our promotional postcard, graphics, flier, or video! Or, print one of these graphics and wrap it up with a bow to let someone special know you are giving them the gift of time at summer camp!

http://www.campkumbaya.org/promote-the-camping-program/

Thanks for a great WAYC Spring Retreat!

Check out our photos on our Facebook page from the West Area Youth Council’s Spring Youth Retreat 2025. It was a great, great weekend! https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyKBY/

Number of youth and adults attending: 72
Number of West Area churches participating: 10
Gallons of painted rocks laid on the labyrinth : 15
Gatherings for communion around the Lord’s Table: 3
Number of cinnamon rolls consumed: We lost count. 🙂

 

Give From Our Wish List

Couldn’t make it to Work Day? You can still help the camping ministry this spring by purchasing needed items from our wish list.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/XBOO8E561ONH?ref_=wl_share

Summer Camp Video 2024

Encourage others to join you at camp this summer by sharing the 2024 video!

Click here for the summer camp 2024 photo slideshow

 

Reserve our Campground!

Wouldn’t you love more time at Camp Kum-Ba-Ya? Reserve our camp and retreat center for your next special event. Look for our new brochure and reservation forms at http://www.campkumbaya.org/reservations/