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A mission that needs no special skill make a huge difference with the LOVE of God

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEING A VOLUNTEER

Next to the campers themselves, our counselors are the most important part of the Camp BASIC experience. Their job is to lead campers to a deeper understanding of what Christ has done for them through their actions, smiles and expressions of love for one another. Counselors truly become part of the camper's life for a week, listening, sharing, caring and spreading Jesus' love. The reward is not financial, but the experience of serving the Savior and fellow brothers and sisters in Christ is priceless.

No special skills are needed to be a counselor, though a happy and energetic disposition certainly helps. Each counselor is assigned one or two campers for the week whom they help get ready in the morning, sit with at meals, encourage to participate in activities and assist at bedtime. Evenings as a counselor are spent preparing for the next day at camp and enjoying free time with fellow counselors.

Though we provide free food and lodging, Camp BASIC does not pay our staff, counselors or helpers. We do, however, offer a limited mileage reimbursement, which can be applied for at camp.

You can be a helper if you are:

Younger than 15 and are willing to help a counselor and be a friend to a camper
An adult and want to help in the kitchen
A registered or licensed nurse (you may either volunteer or receive a stipend for your service)

You can be a counselor if you are:

Older than 15
A confirmed member of a WELS or ELS church
Willing to teach your camper Bible stories
Willing to be a friend to your camper to help with daily activities

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"Camp BASIC is a reprieve from life in which it is all too easy to focus on myself. At camp, the only thing that matters is making the campers happy and sharing Jesus with them. The joy on their faces is enough to carry me through until the next year when I am blessed to come to camp once again."

Morgan Steffens

"Camp BASIC is my favorite week of the year because I go expecting to help the campers, but in reality the campers teach me so much. They remind me to live each day to God's glory while not letting the little things in life get in the way."

Liz Pries

"Camp BASIC is the one week of the year when I'm constantly surrounded by people who are so down to earth and positive. I always come home from camp a better person. There's nothing better than sharing God's Word with people who don't always get to hear it, and just to see their faces brighten up while they're at camp."

Hannah Rubin

"I LOVE to come to camp because it is so much fun to bond with everyone and eye-opening to learn everyone's unique perspective on life. Every year I have had unforgettable and irreplaceable memories growing in faith with the other counselors and the campers."

Meghan Steffens

“It doesn't take a special person to work with special education. It takes love, open ears, a big heart, patience and a sense of humor. My family and I keep coming back each year to join the campers for the excellent food, s’mores, field trips, and for one week I don't have to cook, clean my house or make coffee in the morning (a fresh pot is already made and waiting for me when I get up). ”

Jennifer Peterson

Volunteers

LEARN MORE ABOUT BEING A VOLUNTEER

You can be a helper if you are:

You can be a counselor if you are:

CONTACT INFO

Director - Week 1

Director - Week 2

Camp BASIC dates

Week 1

Week 2

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