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Steps to Apply
Each summer, Camp Ozark selects 125 outstanding recent high school graduates and rising upperclassmen to participate in the Junior Staff Program. This program is designed to provide a unique opportunity to grow as a leader, learn the value of selfless service and experience a culture driven by excellence…all an incomparable Christian environment. Our Junior Staff work alongside 850+ college students from around the globe and will develop skills, experiences, and connections that will serve them well in college and professional careers. As a Junior Staff, you will not only experience rich personal growth, but will have a life-changing impact on others.
Learn more about the Junior Staff experience below!
Interested in joining the Camp Ozark Family? Click below for a step-by-step guide to applying.
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The Facts
SESSION DATES
We provide flexible work options for our Junior Staff. As a Junior Staff member, you can work any number of the below sessions. Please note that certain positions are only available for specific sessions. Junior Staff do not attend Staff Orientation.
- SESSION 1 MAY 24 - JUNE 7
- SESSION 2 JUNE 6 - JUNE 21
- SESSION 3 JUNE 20- JULY 5
- SESSION 4 JULY 4 - JULY 19
- SESSION 5 JULY 18 - AUGUST 2
GET PAID
The Junior Staff Program is a paid position. All Junior Staff will get paid $150/week and housing and food costs are all covered. 5th Session Junior Staff will get paid $250/week. If interested in riding a charter bus from one of our available locations, Camp Ozark will cover all transportation costs.
- SESSION 1 $300
- SESSION 2 $300
- SESSION 3 $300
- SESSION 4 $300
- SESSION 5 $500
TRAVEL
All Junior Staff who are driving, carpooling, or flying to camp will arrive on the Friday before their session begins and participate in staff training on Friday afternoon and Saturday. We also encourage Junior Staff to ride a charter bus round trip from one of our available cities. Our current cities we offer travel from for all sessions are: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Houston, Kingwood, Lafayette, Little Rock, Shreveport, and Texarkana. Accommodations from Austin, Fort Worth, Jackson, Kansas City, Lake Charles, Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa are based on camper demand. Prior to your session, you will receive confirmation if a bus is available from your city. Buses leave on the Sunday of a session and return on Saturday at the end of a session.
FAQs
CLICK HERE to view a list of our most commonly asked questions about the Junior Staff Program
RESUME BUILDER
CLICK HERE to view a sample resume for Junior Staff!
Parents, CLICK HERE to learn more about the Junior Staff Program!
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Word On The Street
Camp Ozark is more than a summer camp; it is a life changing experience. Listen to what some of our former staff are saying.
Junior Staff 2023
I’d recommend J-Staff to another student because it taught me how to work hard, be responsible, and to serve others. While I was doing that, I also met some of the most incredible people that I am going to be friends with for a very long time. It’s truly a great experience!
Junior Staff 2023
I would reccomend Camp Ozark to another student because it is truly a life-changing experience! To see the way that the Lord works through your time as a staff member at Ozark is incredible. The Christ-centered relationships that I made through the J-Staff really pushed me to live my life for the Lord.
Junior Staff 2023
Being on J- Staff this past summer has taught me about the value of selfless service and how it can create an impact on other people. My favorite part about being on J-Staff was forming new relationships and making a group of lifelong friends. I would recommend Camp Ozark to other students because it’s an unforgettable experience and an opportunity to grow as a person and in your faith.
Junior Staff 2023
I would definitely recommend being a J-Staff to other students because it taught me selflessness and the true meaning of having a servant's heart. The community you get to work alongside is absolutely amazing, and it was so special to be able to serve a place that had such a significant impact on my life.
