THE HEARTBEAT OF CAMP

Camp Evergreen Staff

Top-Notch, Christ-Centered Role Models

We take the role of shepherding and nurturing campers in their summer camp experience—and more importantly, their faith—seriously. Our counselors are energetic, fun-loving, Christian college students who have been carefully interviewed and chosen based on their character and mentorship abilities.

Many of the Camp Evergreen staff members are campers who fell so in love with Evergreen that they had to find a way to continue to come back summer after summer.

Campers are placed in a cabin with at least one Counselor and one Junior Counselor or Counselor-in-Training for a ratio of at least two staff members per eight campers. With no more than 100 overnight campers at a time and a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, we are truly a place where “everybody knows your name” and no one gets lost in the crowd.

ROOTED IN CHRIST

SERVANT LEADER

HIGH INTEGRITY

ENGAGING

CREATIVE

CARING

We Are a Team of …

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    Counselors


    Counselors (age 20+, or have completed one year of college) are responsible for leading weekly summer camps. These staff members are in charge of a cabin of 6-8 campers, steward cabin devotions, lead activities and games, and assist with meal preparation.

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    Junior Counselors


    These high-school aged returning Counselors-in-Training support cabin Counselors in shepherding their cabin. Many of our high school students are former campers who got so much out of camp as campers that they wanted to come back and serve.  Our Junior Counselors also assist with kitchen clean-up and bring the energy to activities and games around camp.

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    Counselors-in-Training


    These first-year staff are rising 10th-12th grade students who are responsible for helping to run weekly summer camp sessions. Our Counselors-in-Training assist Counselors in caring for 6-8 campers, support the day-to-day activity and game programming, and assist with meal clean-up.

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    Leadership


    Led by Katie Grady, Camp Director, and Toby Grady, Camp Pastor, Camp Evergreen leadership supports camp operations year-round, and guides all staff hiring and training leading up to each summer. Once at camp, all staff are discipled in the Christian faith by camp leadership throughout the summer.

Equipping & Training Staff

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Application Process

We are deeply committed to the safety of our campers and have a thorough hiring process—including an extensive application, background checks, drug testing, references and in-person interviews—to ensure our staff are rooted Christian role models.

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Abuse Prevention

Through monitoring, reporting procedures and thorough training, we integrate abuse prevention throughout our entire camp environment. All staff complete Stewards of Children Training—a trauma-informed sexual abuse prevention curriculum—during staff training and during each of our sessions, we enforce camper supervision policies to ensure that no staff member is ever alone with a camper, and that campers are never left unattended or alone with other campers.

We aim to exceed national safety standards and are deeply committed to protecting our staff, volunteers and campers from any and all types of abuse.

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Certifications

During staff training prior to the opening session of camp, all Counselors are trained in CPR and First-Aid—and are equipped to assist with the inevitable bumps and bruises of spending time in the great outdoors. Our 24/7 on-site licensed nurse also leads all medical care out of our Infirmary.

We also have several certified lifeguards on staff—allowing for four lifeguards monitoring the waterfront at all times.

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Emergency Preparedness

Even for situations we hope will never happen, we want our administrative team and staff to be prepared. From monitoring weather and plans to take shelter to emergency planning for an on-site event, we train and equip our staff to execute all safety protocols and procedures should anything happen.

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

  • "Camp means rest and rejuvenation to me. It's a place where you can come and be in fellowship with other believers, learn more and grow deeper in your faith, and learn how to disciple others through help from camp staff. Even though camp can be physically exhausting, it is a place of worship where spiritual, mental, and emotional reprieve from the stresses of life is given to us through our communion with nature and fellow camp staff. I love seeing life through the perspective of children's imaginations!"


    Noah Clay, Counselor

  • "Camp has given me so much. It brought me my best friends, my most cherished memories and so much more. I started going to camp as a camper, it was the highlight of my summers. I would count down the days til camp every year. Then when I got to be staff, I had the joy and honor of bringing camp experience to new generations of campers. Camp Evergreen will always have a very special place in my heart."


    Dannie Evans, Former Camper and Counselor

  • "If you know me, then you know that Camp Evergreen has been one of the most important and fulfilling part of my life. I love breaking into spontaneous song and dance through out the day. I remember as a kid my stomach would hurt because I would be laughing so hard at the counselors. Then I got to become one of the counselors and participate in the fun jokes and skits. Each summer is so unique but we hold tradition very near and dear to our hearts. We still sing some of the same songs from when I was a camper but mix in new and personalized moments."


    Eve Hicks, Former Camper and Counselor

  • "One of the most memorable moments from summer camp happened during the final night, when we had a big bonfire by the lake. Everyone gathered around the fire, and the counselors handed out marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers for s'mores. As the night went on Toby would talk about the message of the week. Many campers and counselors would share some of the best moments of the week or would talk about the impact of their week. I think the last night campfire is such a memorable moment because everyone is together on the final night around campfire and we are just having fun and worshiping the Lord."


    Drew Boland, Former Camper and Junior Counselor

  • "My favorite part of camp is the closing campfire of each session. Seeing a group of kids who were just strangers before grow close enough to sing, laugh, and support each other is so heartwarming. It shows how you don't need the bells and whistles of this world to enjoy yourself. All you need is a little community and the power of the Holy Spirit."


    Ben Prince, Former Counselor and Leadersip Team

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JOIN US FOR

An Incredible
Summer Experience

You only have a few summers as a college student, so make this one purposeful by investing in the lives of the next generation and spending all summer in the great outdoors. In addition to our overnight camp and day camp offerings, we dedicate almost half of our summer to serving scholarship campers. For three weeks we offer the same exact camp experience to some of the kids who need it most—at no cost to their families.

What to Expect

Whether you’re screaming for joy as you jump off the blob, you’re cheering on your campers as they  try something new, or you’re feeling the peace of immersing youself  in nature, every moment of every day at camp is filled with countless opportunities to laugh with, encourage and positively impact the life of a child. With no more than 100 overnight campers at a time, we are intentionally small and care about fostering deep relationships. Camp Evergreen simply feels like family! And we’d love for you to join us—you’ll make lifelong friendships and be changed for the better.

  • Camp Evergreen accepts applications for the upcoming summer beginning in November and going through March—with additional applications accepted through May, as needed. 

    • Create an account and apply and be prepared to share both email and phone numbers for personal references during the application process. 

    • Once your application is complete and we’ve received your references, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview. 

    • Job offers are sent via email at the beginning of April and staff members will have several onboarding tasks to complete before arriving at camp, including filling out waiver forms and tax forms.

    • Staff training takes place the weekend prior to the opening of camp each summer.

  • To ensure a consistent, thoughtful environment for our campers, we don’t permit staff members to arrive late to a session or leave early.

    • We ask that Leadership candidates be available to work the entire summer. 

    • Cabin Counselor candidates should be available to work at least half the summer. 

    • High school candidates can apply to work session-by-session as it suits their summer schedule.

  • Our staff members are energetic and fun young men and women of character, honesty, integrity and faith whose utmost goal is to help instill these values in those around them. As a member of the Camp Evergreen staff, your mission is simple; to love our campers and positively impact their lives. We’re looking for:

    • Servant hearts. While there will be so many exciting adventures and individual benefits, being on staff at Camp Evergreen also means long hours, hard work and dedication. We know this job will be challenging and at times exhausting, but an unyielding commitment to our campers from every individual staff member is essential.

    • Thoughtful role models. In our cabins, we seek to encourage respect for others, a sense of belonging, and family-like support for one another. As a staff member at Camp Evergreen, we expect you to lead by example – putting others first, living selflessly and prioritizing the needs of our campers above all else.

    • Character shaped by faith. Each of our staff members is held to the highest possible standard. We hire only trustworthy and caring individuals who demonstrate the desire to follow God’s plans for their lives on a daily basis.

    • Leadership Staff, Cooks and Counselors are paid a competitive salary that increases with each year worked.

    • Nurses are paid a weekly stipend.

    • Junior Counselors are offered $100 per week, while our Counselors-in-Training serve as volunteers. We promise that the life skills gained as a camp staff member will far outweigh the value of any salary. Plus, we pay for your meals and lodging—a pretty sweet deal!

  • In addition to a competitive salary, lodging and meals, we also offer:

    • Laundry service.

    • Time off to rest & explore the North Georgia mountains.

    • Rich community & lifelong friendships.

    • Intentional discipleship from camp leadership, as you strengthen your own faith.

    • Opportunities to try new things and conquer your fears.

    • Endless laughter … even if it’s at yourself!

What are you waiting for?