Westminster Woods Summer Staff
Applications Open November 1st and Close April 1st
The first round of offers will be sent out April 15th. The second round of offers will be sent out May 1st.
About our Summer Programs
Westminster Woods Camp and Conference Center is located on 200 acres of redwood forest in the coastal hills of Sonoma County, California. During summer, we provide overnight programs in spiritual, environmental, and social emotional education for people of all ages. Our two principle programs, Camp Heartwood and Camp Soulspring, lovingly referred to as the Heart and Soul of Westminster Woods, comprise the majority of the summer calendar with each program offering multiple six-day overnight sessions. We also offer three specialty programs: Woods to Waves, our teen leadership adventure; The Grove, our family camp; and Friendship Camp, our program for adults with developmental disabilities. We bring together youth from different communities throughout California and give campers the opportunity to sift through the complexities of how to love and be loved in community. Westminster Woods ensures that everyone who comes across our bridge is welcomed and respected.
Contact summerprograms@westminsterwoods.org or call us at 707-874-2426 ext. 612 with any questions.
About our Staff
Calling all adults interested in providing a sanctuary for transformative experiences to campers this summer! Our Summer Team is a vibrant mix of enthusiastic individuals dedicated to the character development of all campers. With diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for creating a welcoming atmosphere, each member brings unique skills and energy to our program. From jumping out of trees on our one-of-a-kind Challenge Course, to leading social emotional learning activities, our staff is committed to fostering an ever-loving community for everyone who crosses our bridge. Get ready to connect, learn, and make lasting memories with our incredible summer crew!
About our Application Process
Applicants can apply to work for one or multiple of our programs. Applicants must commit to work for all the sessions of the program they apply for and the program specific training. Positions, qualifications, expectations, and requirements vary depending on the program applicants apply for. If you are interested in applying to work for Westminster Woods Summer Staff, be sure to read all Program Descriptions, Session Dates, and Position Descriptions. Preference may be given to those applicants that commit to the whole summer, applying for all the programs we offer.
General Qualifications
Must be a High School graduate or 18+.
Must be Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified (Westminster Woods provides a certification course for those not currently certified at a reduced rate).
Ability to adhere and conduct oneself to the guidelines of Westminster Woods Summer Programs Mission.
Willing to be guided by schedules and principles established for daily work and community living.
Ability to relate to both young people and adults.
High appreciation and respect for the outdoors.
Rewards of Summer Staff
Room and Board for the duration of the program you apply to.
Become an experienced facilitator in experiential education and social emotional learning.
Develop in-depth knowledge of character development, restorative justice, and sustainability.
Gain professional references for job applications.
Development in one's personal growth and and/or leadership skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Westminster Woods is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We are firmly committed to a policy of equal opportunity and equal treatment for all applicants and employees, regardless of race/ethnicity, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, or any other legally protected status. All actions affecting personnel are administered fairly and following applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Applications Open November 1st and Close April 1st. The first round of offers will be sent out April 15th. The second round of offers will be sent out May 1st.
work at camp heartwood
Camp Heartwood is a secular Summer Camp that fosters character development in young people through the dynamic exploration of Friendship, Bravery, and the Power of Choice. Designed by some of the best youth development professionals in the world, this program masterfully blends social emotional learning with epic fun and a sprinkle of chaos culminating in an unforgettable summer camp experience. Visit our Camp Heartwood Program Page to learn more about the program!
In addition to the general qualifications listed above, applicants must commit to all three sessions of Camp Heartwood and commit to Camp Heartwood’s training
Camp Heartwood’s Training: 6/10-6/13 (note - applicants will be paid per day during training).
Session 1: 6/15-6/20
Session 2: 6/22-6/27
Session 3: 6/29-7/4
Click below to view camp heartwood job descriptions!
Work at camp soulspring
Camp Soulspring is a faith-based Summer Camp that nurtures the social and spiritual development of young people. We do this by teaching campers how to best love one another, the pivotal lesson Christ teaches us. These lessons allow us to live in the empowering community we know is possible when people of all different backgrounds come together, exemplifying the inclusive society we strive to live in, and embodying the peaceful world that God intends. Visit Camp Soulspring’s Program Page to learn more about the program!
Camp Soulspring Staff Mission
“It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o’clock on Sunday morning.”
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Because many religious communities are often segregated, Westminster Woods intentionally hires a diverse staff that share a common love for God, demonstrating the common love that is possible between individuals who come from different backgrounds. Our diverse staff is essential as we encourage campers to build spiritual community. Having unique role models serves the combined goal of empowering campers to learn from both those who are similar to themselves and those who are different. We also find it important that the diversity of our staff reflects that of our campers.
In addition to the General Qualifications and Rewards of Summer Staff, Camp Soulspring Staff expectations include:
Qualifications
Must commit to all three sessions of Camp Soulspring, commit to Camp Soulspring’s training, commit to Family Camp, and commit to Friendship Camp.
Camp Soulspring’s Training: 6/6-6/9 (note - applicants will be paid per day during training).
Camp Soulspring Session 4: 7/6-7/11
Camp Soulspring Session 5: 7/13-7/18
Camp Soulspring Session 6: 7/20-7/25
Family Camp Session 7: 7/25-7/28
Friendship Camp Session 8: 7/29-8/02
Faith driven dedication to care for, respect, encourage, serve, accept, and celebrate campers and volunteers of all backgrounds.
High appreciation and respect for the betterment of oneself, our community, the outdoors, and Christianity.
Ability to be a supportive team player with relational ministry skills.
Ability to create a safe, exciting, and inspiring community that conveys the inclusive love and acceptance that God gives for all people.
Ability to embody the loving lessons that Jesus taught us when guiding all campers in their journeys.
Rewards
Become an experienced facilitator in spiritual development.
Become an experienced in relational ministry.
Gain in-depth knowledge of spiritual developmental activities.
Development in one's personal faith journey.
Note: We require those working Camp Soulspring to also work The Grove and Friendship Camp with little exceptions. If you are not able to work The Grove and Friendship Camp, please state in your application why.