Summer Day Camp Staff at Bethel Drop Center
The 2025 Summer Day Camp operated by Bethel Youth Drop-In Center invites applications for full-time summer camp counselors with a wage range of $18 to $22 an hour.
Program Address:
Bethel Youth Drop-In Center
5658 N. Denver Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Camp Program Dates:
Staff training happens June 23 through June 27
The Summer Day Camp operates June 30 through August 8, MTWTF, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
There is no camp on Friday, July 4
Camp closeout and cleanup happens August 11-13 with part-time work to be negotiated
Ages served: Children entering first through sixth grades in Fall 2025
Program overview:
The Bethel Youth Drop-In Center celebrates 30+ years of providing a safe place for kids living in the neighborhood of Bethel Lutheran Church in North Portland and 27 years of operating our Summer Day Camp Program. The Center, a partnership between the congregation and neighborhood families, offers an opportunity for children to learn, play, make friends and explore the community. While housed at a church, the program is secular, offers no religious instruction, and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Successful staff applicants will have excellent abilities to work directly with children. Classroom leadership experience is a plus for the Assistant Director and Lead Counselors, who may be responsible for daily opening or closing and other duties as assigned by the Director. Camp Counselor may include high school juniors and seniors with experience as a leader or participant in camps, scouting, tutoring, etc. Volunteer Camp Counselor may include first year high school students or sophomores with experience in camps, scouting, tutoring, etc. All applicants must pass a criminal background check and, if licensed, have clean driving records. All staff must attend orientation and training sessions scheduled for June 23-27.
Find online resources at https://bethelpdx.org/summer-program/. Email the Center and Director Elizabeth DeLozier at ydic@bethelpdx.org to submit your application or to request more information. The priority application deadline for staff positions is March 31, 2025. Rolling interviews begin as applications are received. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Application checklist:
Download the staff application form at https://bethelpdx.org/summer-program/
Submit the completed application form to ydic@bethelpdx.org.
Submit a résumé to ydic@bethelpdx.org. Be sure to include both paid employment and volunteer work and community service and any special skills. Hint for HS students: consult career guidance staff on résumé format.
Arrange for your two references listed in the application packet to send a recommendation letter to ydic@bethelpdx.org.