Join us at JOY this summer and be a part of the Summer Mission Crew!
Being a part of JOY’s Summer Mission Crew is a partnership with JOY as your summer mission, to see lives changed forever through the Good News of Jesus Christ.
JOY’s Summer Mission Crew is made up of motivated young people, who are seeking a summer adventure and ultimately, God’s direction and impact on their lives. Summer Mission Crew members chose to serve at JOY to be immersed in a Christian environment and serve in ministry; grow in their faith, develop hospitality & other workplace skills, and make life-long friendships.
Summer Mission Crew members are assigned to a department that best meets their skill sets, training and interests. Mission Crew members live in a dorm-style setting with other Mission Crew members, meals are provided for them from JOY’s kitchen, and they take part in JOY’s Mission Crew Care Program, a ministry to the SMC where they will grow personally, professionally, spiritually and socially and hopefully, see the life-changing impact of belonging in a community.
JOY’s Mission Crew Care Program includes participation in daily devotions, attending SMC social events and chapel times, 1:1 mentorship from SMC leaders, attending Family Camp chapel, and a healthy contribution to community living.
Available Positions: Apply for JOY’s Summer Mission Crew in January 2024!
- Leadership – Mission Crew Care Team
- Program Team
- Head Lifeguard & Lifeguard Team Members
- Food Services Personnel
- Facilities & Ground Keeping
- Junior Administrative Assistant & Guest Services Team Members
- Children’s Ministry Team
Summer Mission Crew Compensation:
- 100% Volunteer: SMC Members receive a letter of recognition for their volunteer work to use toward mandatory high school volunteer hours and/or scholarships & bursaries for higher education opportunities. The amount of hours received depends on the length of service.
- Paid Volunteer: SMC Members receive a small financial honorarium as well as a letter of recognition for their volunteer work to use toward mandatory high school volunteer hours and/or scholarships & bursaries for higher education opportunities. The amount of volunteer hours received depends on the length of service and the value of the financial honorarium. To be considered to receive an honorarium for your service, you must commit to a minimum of 4 weeks of the summer.
- Paid Crew Members: A small number of our senior summer positions receive student/minimum wage. Volunteer hours can not be issued for paid Crew Members. Compensation depends on the hired position and the length of the work term.
Summer Mission Crew Fund:
The Summer Mission Crew Fundraising program is intended to support Joy Bible Camp in continuing to provide summer employment and paid-volunteer opportunities to young people who desire to serve and gain work experience in a Christian camping environment, have a career interest in a ‘business for mission’ organization and/or hospitality industry, and, ultimately, want to have a life-changing summer experience!
Summer Mission Crew members are encouraged to participate in fundraising for the SMC Fund. More details about this fundraising opportunity are listed in the Participants Guide. Summer Mission Crew Fund Participant Guide
Summer Mission Crew members who partner with us in fundraising are asked to set a personal fundraising goal. JOY will support the fundraising process by providing a letter to help you with asking for donations and by providing donors with a year-end tax receipt for their donations.
Summer Mission Crew JOY is My Mission Fundraising Letter
Summer Mission Crew Donation Form
Fundraising Incentives:
- Participants who raise $500 will receive a JOY hoodie embroidered with their name
- Participants who reach 20 donations gathered will receive a prize
- Participants with the highest number of donors will receive a special thank-you gift
Staff arrival at camp is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 2024. *Applicants may be asked to come to the camp for training days before the summer camp season.*
*Positions at Joy Bible Camp are available to individuals who are legally able to work in Canada. *
One-Week Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for an opportunity to invest in a child’s life and spiritual growth this summer?
JOY offers one-week volunteer opportunities during our kids and youth camps for volunteers to build relationships with the campers as cabin leaders while having a lot of fun getting involved in the camp program.
Being a cabin leader is a fantastic ministry opportunity! Be a part of seeing Lives changed forever through the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Volunteer Positions Available:
- Cabin Leaders
- Camp Nurse (Nurse, Doctor, EMT)
- Program Leaders
Apply to Volunteer at:
G412 LEADERSHIP TRAINING
G412 is a one-week program during Girls’ Adventure Camp. This program is designed for participants who want to develop leadership skills, go deeper in their relationship with Jesus, and become equipped to work effectively leading and facilitating others, whether at JOY or for future opportunities.
Inspired by 1 Timothy 4:12 – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and purity.”
G412 replaces our former LIT program.
Date: August 11-17, 2024
Ages: 13-15 years
Price: $265+HST
*** The G412 fee will be waived if the participant is attending Youth Camp***
Confirmation of Booking: Confirmation of your booking must be made by May 15th to hold your registration. Confirmation can be made by making half of your registration payment or by contacting the camp office to arrange a payment plan. The final payment for Kids Camps is due July 1st.
JOY’s Refund & Cancellation Policy
Sponsorship: Our heart at JOY is that no one would be turned away from an opportunity to attend camp because of finances. We have a sponsorship fund that is available to subsidize registration fees. Please contact our office for more information.