Benefits of working at Makemie Woods
Yes, working at camp is that cool. But there are millions of good reasons to work at Makemie Woods. Here are a few to look at as you decide where you will be applying for summer work:
Material Benefits:
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Material Benefits:
- A competitive salary, most of which goes straight into the bank
- A 3-day, 4-night break during the camp season
- Room and board valued at $180/week
- Travel allowance: $.55/mile for one round trip to the camp from your home, up to $75. (Does not apply to persons who live within 65 miles of the camp.)
- Use of laundry facilities
- Assuming you do an excellent job, excellent references to future employers
- The best Boss of all: God, and some pretty decent, fair, and caring human bosses too.
- Making friends that last a lifetime
- Making a difference in the lives of kids
- Invaluable experience in a myriad of different areas--working at camp relates well to many fields, especially those which involve "people" skills
- Big steps in your walk with Jesus, and lots of folks walking right along with you.
- Learning new songs, new skills, new ideas, which may include whitewater canoeing, acting, song leading, primitive fire starting, jumping from high places...
- Hiking, swimming, canoeing, making campfires, pitching tents, sleeping under the stars... and getting paid to do it!
- Singing cool songs, doing silly dances, laughing, playing and enjoying creation all to the glory of God...
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