Fundraiser 2025

Staff

Welcome, SMC Staff!

You are about to embark on an adventure you will never forget. Working at SMC is a unique experience destined to stretch your spiritual, physical, and psychological comfort zones.
But don’t let that scare you!
If you are:
  • Passionate about serving Jesus Christ in a rustic wilderness setting
  • Passionate about evangelism and discipleship
  • Passionate about seeing young people give their lives to Christ and grow in their faith
  • Passionate about working as part of a small team with a single focus: to point others to Jesus Christ
Then you are at the right place!
But there are a few helpful things to know before you go ahead and submit your application.

2025 Staff Information:

  1. SMC Staff are expected to have previous horses experience and to be very comfortable handling horses in various situations. We ride in steep, rough terrain, and staff should be in good physical shape.
  2. Staff Training: June 30 @ 5pm to July 2 @ 10am
  3. SMC #1: July 2 – 7
  4. SMC#2: July 9-14
  5. SMC #3: July 16-21
  6. Staff training occurs for 2.5 days prior to camp. In 2025, it starts June 28 @ 5:00pm to July 2 @ 10:00am. Staff are expected to attend unless other arrangements are made. Staff training topics include:
    1. The Heart of Camp
    2. Emergency Procedures
    3. Horesemanship & Horse Care at SMC
    4. Camp Life & Program
    5. The Power of the Gospel
    6. Abuse & Disclosure Policies
  7. All new staff will receive a copy of the book “The Christian Camp Leader” by Jim Badke. The book is owned by HPWC and you will need to bring it back with you when you come. This book is filled with information on the spiritual nature of camp ministry and many practical concepts to help you be more effective in camp ministry.
  8. Camp Philosophy: We seek to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our campers and mentor both our campers and staff in their Christian lives.  This is done through building caring, Christ-centered relationships in our beautiful outdoor wilderness setting. 
  9. Our staff are committed to working together in unity of purpose and spirit, putting aside minor differences for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
  10. When we work together with our sole purpose to be the salvation and spiritual growth of the campers for the glory of God, we see God work in amazing ways!

Our staff positions:

Our staff positions are open for individuals age 18+ who are willing to serve in any capacity needed while at camp. Preference will be given to those with previous camp ministry experience and horse experience, but those without camp ministry experience may also apply.

Our SMC staff team is limited to a mixed group of 5-6 staff members. Staff work together with the campers in all aspects of camp life: building fires, carrying water, horse care, food prep, and other camp chores. Typically, someone will be designated to be in charge of food, in charge of the horses, and a main Tent Leader for the Guy/Girl tents will be assigned. However, all staff work together to accomplish the tasks related to camp life.

To apply, please fill out the following online forms:
Note: Do not hit “Enter” on your keyboard to go to the next line; it will submit the form and you will need to start over! Use your mouse to move from line to line. Also, there is no ability to save a form that is partly completed. Please plan about 15-20 minutes to complete the form at one time.

If you have not worked at any J2K Ministries Camp, please fill out the “New Staff Application”:

J2K Ministries New Staff Application

If you are 18+ and have worked at a J2K Ministries camp before, please fill out the “Return Staff Application”:

J2K Ministries Return Staff Application

All Staff, please make sure to fill out the medical form:

J2K Ministries Staff Medical Form

If you have any questions, please reach out to Director Aaron Harbidge at the following:
Phone: 587-321-0066
Email:
See you at camp!