
Positions & how to apply
(Fulltime & Volunteer)

The staff who are selected to work and volunteer (yes, even our volunteers are selected!) are people who have exemplary Christ like character. They are fun-loving, selfless, creative people who like working with children in an outdoor setting. They are spiritually-minded and are able to share with campers their appreciation for God. In short, they like to play hard and work hard with all types of children. Counselors make great Jesus-like heroes to the campers. In addition, our staff is reliable, honest, and they are people with high principles for themselves. They are tremendous servants and live by a set of standards that ensure the safety of every member of camp.
COUNSELOR REQUIREMENTS:
- Be a Christian for at least 6 months by event start date
- Be a senior in high school or above
- Complete Online Counselor Application (Button below)
- Obtain Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (access form below, copy URL, and email to recommender):
- From the leader of your church
- From another adult, i.e. Ministry Leader or close Adult (not your family or peer)
- Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (Form Below)
- Complete no-cost Background Check (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)
NOTE: This position may qualify for Experiential Learning Requirements and/or Academic Credit with your educational institution.
(FULLTIME &volunteer)

Erwin Workers are a part of the maintenance and upkeep crew. They handle upkeep tasks such as mowing the lawn, cleaning the pool, weed-eating, assisting in repairs, and any other basic maintenance. Our Erwin Workers are always hardworking, honest, willing to learn new things, enjoy working with their hands, and are able to do manual labor.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Be at least 15 years of age
- Complete an Online Application (Erwin Worker Application Below)
- Obtain Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (access form below, copy URL, and email to recommender):
- From the leader of your church
- From another adult, i.e. Ministry Leader or close Adult (not your family or peer)
- Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (Form Below)
- Complete no-cost Background Check (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)
NOTE: This position may qualify for Experiential Learning Requirements and/or Academic Credit with your educational institution.
(Fulltime&volunteer)

The camp medical staff is an integral part of camp. ‘Impossible’ is the best way to describe running camp without the expertise, patience, and loving care of our camp medical staff. Most of the duties consist of administering medications and treating sprains, cuts, insect bites, and stomach aches. At times the medical care requires further skill, but we always hope your emergency training is not needed! Anyone applying to be on the Medical Staff is required to submit an application of health, tender all pertinent licenses, complete a Camp Swamp Values paragraph, and pass a third-party background check.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete an Online Application (Form Below)
- Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (Form Below)
- Complete a no-cost Background Check each calendar year (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)
- Submit copies of:
- Resume
- Medical License
- CPR Certification
- Driver’s License
- Auto Insurance Coverage
- Medical Liability Insurance Coverage (if applicable)
- NOTE: Only need updated copies if you have previously submitted this information within last year.
- Scan and email using this contact us page
- Mail to Swamp Staff Applications, 33 N Stratford Drive, Athens, GA 30605
- Can do onetime upload as part of completing the application

(Fulltime&volunteer)

The media specialist must have a heart and love for Camp Swamp. They must also enjoy working with children and others (including counselors, staff and volunteers) and prior experience in photographing and capturing videos for camp or other large events. Media specialist responsibilities include documenting day to day summer camp and/or retreat activities as well as collecting, categorizing and creating media content for communication and marketing needs throughout the year. The media specialist should bring their own dslr camera to Camp if possible.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Be at least a senior in high school
- Have photography and videography experience
- Have your own dslr camera
- Complete Online Counselor Application (Button below)
- Obtain Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (access form below, copy URL, and email to recommender):
- From the leader of your church
- From another adult, i.e. Ministry Leader or close Adult (not your family or peer)
- Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (Form Below)
- Complete no-cost Background Check (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)
(volunteer)

Our kitchen workers are an essential part of camp! They help prepare and serve meals throughout the week, and we can’t do it without them. You don’t need previous restaurant or catering experience (although it is appreciated) to join us! You will be contacted via mail or e-mail if you are selected. Once selected, please confirm that you can attend the week designated.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Complete an Online Application (Form Below)
- Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (Form Below)
- Complete no-cost Background Check each calendar year (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)
(volunteer)

Teen workers are a behind-the-scenes necessity of camp. A group of 6-10 workers is picked each week for duties such as trash pickup, canteen stocking, canteen cashier, dishes, cleanup, game/activity set up, and other duties as needed. In essence, they are the gears that keep the clock running. There is no cost to the teen except for well… blood, sweat and tears.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Be at least a rising sophomore in high school
- Be a camper for at least one week at own expense*
- Complete an Online Application (Form Below)
- One Letter of Recommendation from your ministry leader (access form below, copy URL, and email to him/her to complete.)
- Submit a paragraph regarding Camp Swamp Values (Form Below)
- For ages 15 and up, complete a no-cost Background Check per calendar year (a separate form will be emailed to you from Trusted Employees, check your spam folder)