Assistant Counselor Program

Teen Training Program, Age 17

Calling all future Camp Canaan leaders! The Assistant Counselor (AC) Program is a top-notch, deeply fulfilling, on-campus residency for 17 year olds who are on fire for the Lord and excited to practice servant leadership. ACs stay in the cabins, eat with campers and staff, and participate in camp life and adventure activities in a supervisory role.
Program Overview Assistant Counselors are unpaid volunteers who are provided food and housing during their time serving at camp. The AC Program is designed to challenge and develop strong, confident spiritual leaders by:
Interacting with campers and staff
Working as a team with other ACs
Engaging in spiritual conversations (e.g. Bible study, evening speakers)
Sharing the gospel
Having an open mind and good attitude

Age:: 17
Commitment:: Flexible
Drop-off:: Sunday 1:45 pm Weekly
Pick-up:: Friday 6:00 pm Weekly

Date	Ages	Price
June 1 - 6	17	No Fee
June 8 - 13	17	No Fee
June 15 - 20	17	No Fee
June 22 - 27	17	No Fee
June 29 - July 4	17	No Fee
July 6 - 11	17	No Fee
July 13 - 18	17	No Fee
July 20 - 25	17	No Fee
July 27 - Aug 1	17	No Fee

Since the AC Program is volunteer-based, there is no registration process on CampBrain. Aspiring ACs are strongly encouraged to participate in the CIT Program before applying.

Submit an Assistant Counselor application form. Make sure to complete an AC application, not a counselor or returning staff form. Canaan holds the right to deny any application
Once the application is received, a team member will connect to set up an interview. Interviews may be in person or virtual. ACs are selected according to specific criteria, including maturity, conduct, and availability. Canaan reserves the right to determine if the program is the best fit for your teen.
Selected ACs will confirm availability and commit to summer dates. ACs can commit to serving as many or as few weeks as suits their summer schedule.

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AC Program: Sunday drop-off is at 1:45 pm.
Check-in takes place at the tent near the Multipurpose Building.
Medications need to be dropped off at the Welcome Center.
All ACs must leave the property by 6:00 pm Friday.
ACs are only released to people on their Authorized Pick Up list; ID required.
Please stay in your car if you’re early on drop off or pick up day.

You’ll receive a more detailed list ahead of the program, but here’s an idea of what ACs will need to bring. Label everything!

Reusable water bottle x 2
Sleeping bag and pillow or twin sheets, blanket, and pillow
Body/face soap, shampoo, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
Clothes, pajamas, underwear, and socks x 8 days
Rain jacket and jacket/sweatshirt
Laundry or trash bag for dirty clothes
Modest Swimwear x 2 (For girls: We recommend one-piece swimsuits)
Sneakers (required)
Flip-flops (recommended for showers)
River shoes (Must be closed-toe or have a heel strap—flip-flops are not permitted.)
Bath towel
Pool towels (recommended) x 2
Flashlight/headlamp with batteries
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Bible, journal, and/or book
Pen or pencil

ACs may not bring:

Electronics, smart watches, tablets, etc.
Cameras, pocket knives, or weapons of any kind
Cash, gum, energy drinks, toys, trading cards

Note: cell phones are collected at check-in on Sunday and returned upon Friday pick-up.

ACs bunk in one of three large cabins: Longleaf Pine, Tulip Poplar, and the A&J Lodge. Each cabin accommodates 30+ campers and has AC, indoor bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Cabins are assigned by age and gender assigned at birth.

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Menus change daily. Gluten-free options available at every meal – email us for details.

Breakfast

Monday-Friday