Dates and Compensation
important dates
2025 staff applications are now live!
summer schedule
Training Arrival Dates
Ropes and Leadership: 5/28/25
Lake and Lifeguards: 5/30/25 thru 6/1/25
All Other College Staff: 6/2/25
CIT (1st Half): 6/7/25
CIT (2nd Half): 6/30/25
Weeks of Camp
All sessions begin on Sunday and end on Friday unless otherwise noted. Session 4 is our two week session.
Session 1 - 6/15/25- 6/20/25
Session 2 - 6/22/25- 6/27/25
Session 3 - 6/29/25- 7/4/25
*Session 4 - 7/6/25- 7/18/25
*Session 5 - 7/20/25- 7/25/25
*Session 6 - 7/27/25-8/1/25
*These Sessions include our Family Camp program that runs from Wednesday to Sunday.
Salary information
Starting Salaries for Staff
All staff will receive a stipend for training weeks and then a weekly rate determined by their position and experience.
CITs: $50 for training + $100 / Week Base Rate
College-Age Positions: $240 for Training + $325 / Week Base Rate
Leadership Positions: Summer salary based on position & experience.
*All meals and housing are provided in addition to summer staff salaries. There are rate increases for returning staff.
*Educational Scholarship Program available to our college age summer staff who complete an entire summer with us (Orientation & Session 1-6): Ask about how to qualify for this program during your interview if interested.
Internship Credit
Need internship credit for school? We offer a number of positions and staffing roles that can potentially fulfill internship requirements and prepare you for your career in multiple different fields including but not limited to: business, communication, media, ministry and education. Talk to your academic advisor or professor and let us know how we can work with you. Email questions to Tim Habecker at thabecker@ligoniercamp.org.
Time Off
Everyday our staff receive at least one hour off and a day off every week. Most of the time thats on Saturdays.
While having the ability to work the entire summer is expected and will make you a more attractive applicant, don’t discount applying because you need a week off for an important prior engagement. We can be flexible if needed.
Staff Training
All of our staff at Ligonier Camp & Conference Center are expected to attend and participate in staff training at the beginning of each summer. Staff members are paid for training and will receive all necessary certifications required to carry out their responsibilities throughout the summer. Training dates specific to various positions are listed above.
Should you anticipate a potential conflict with the training dates for your position, please discuss this with us during your interview. We don't expect you to come to camp knowing everything. We do up to 2.5 weeks of training with our staff based on their position. We're looking for people who are teachable, energetic, and servant-minded. If you're willing to learn, we're willing to teach!
