The Junior Counselor role is a leadership development program. Junior Counselors consist of high schoolers that have demonstrated a heart for Christ and a desire to lead others. We give them the opportunity to do that by assisting counselors, serving campers, and many other tasks.
What is unique about this program is that we want former campers to join our Junior Counselor program. This allows them to spend many weeks during the summer learning how to lead, what it means to follow Christ, and the importance of serving others.
Our goal is to train high school students to “graduate” from the junior counselor position to the counselor position. We want to teach these students how to love the fatherless by serving them. Once they graduate high school and choose to return as a counselor, we will then teach them how to lead campers.
2024 Camp Dates:
Staff Training Week | June 9-13
Elementary 1 | June 16-21
Teen Week | June 23-28
Elementary 2 | June 30-July 5
Middle School | July 7-12
FAQs
What are my responsibilities as a junior counselor?
As a junior counselor at Camp 1:27 you will be responsible for:
- Caring for the facilities of Raleigh’s Place;
- Prepping and serving meals;
- Assisting counselors with the care of campers;
- Assisting the camp director with games and other activities;
- Assisting special guests;
- Follow camp objectives, rules, policies, and guidelines;
- Serving as a positive role model for youth;
- Being punctual and organized;
- Problem solving through situations and seeking assistance when necessary;
- Participating enthusiastically;
- Following directions;
- Performing other duties as assigned;
- Having fun;
- And, most importantly, showing campers the love of Christ.
What activities should I expect?
Expect the following activities: swimming, archery, Gaga Ball, kayaking field games, team games, and hiking. Those are the “fun” activities. As a junior counselor you will also be washing dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning bathrooms, and hanging out with campers.
How long is Camp 1:27?
5 weeks. One for training, one high school week, one junior high week, and two elementary weeks.
Where will I stay?
You will stay in one of our four cabins in a bedroom with up to four other junior counselors. Do not let the word “cabin” scare you: our cabins are really nice! Each cabin has five bedrooms with a single bed and two bunk beds, two full bathrooms, a huge back deck, living/dining room, and kitchenette. We also have air conditioning!
Where is Camp 1:27 located?
We are located in the heart of Alabama almost exactly in the middle of Birmingham and Montgomery and less than 10 minutes off of I-65.
How much will I get paid?
Junior Counselors are able to raise support as summer missionaries up to $325/week. If no support is raised, they will receive $100 per week (excluding training week).
Am I qualified to be a junior counselor at Camp 1:27?
To be a junior counselor at Camp 1:27, you must:
- Be a high school student;
- Have outdoor skills and ability to reach all physical areas of camp facilities and grounds;
- Be a mature Christian;
- Love and work well with children and youth;
- Be willing to serve others.