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The 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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A competitive salary,
most of which goes straight into the bank
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A paid 3-day, 4-night
break during the camp season
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Room and board
valued at $180/week
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Travel allowance:
we pay .48/mile for one round trip to the camp from your home, up to $75.
(This does not apply to persons who live within 65 miles of the camp.)
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Use of laundry facilities
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Assuming you do an excellent
job, excellent references to future employers
The REAL Benefits:
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The best Boss of
all: God, and some pretty decent, fair, and caring human bosses too.
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Making friends
that last a lifetime
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Making a difference
in the lives of kids
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Invaluable experience
in a myriad of different areas--working at camp relates well to many fields,
especially those which involve "people" skills
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Big steps in your
walk with Jesus, and lots of folks walking right along with you.
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Learning new songs,
new skills, new ideas, which may include whitewater canoeing, sailing,
acting, songleading, primitive fire starting, jumping from high places...
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Hiking, swimming, canoeing,
making campfires, pitching tents, sleeping under the stars... and getting
paid to do it!
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Singing cool songs,
doing silly dances, laughing, playing and enjoying creation all to the glory of
God...
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