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A Summer of Purpose

  1. Leadership that’s Lived Out: At HoneyRock, leadership isn’t a title; it’s a part of who you are. Every day you’ll guide campers, make decisions, and practice leading like Jesus through responsive ministry.
  2. A Set-Apart Christian Community: Here, the community is living, working, worshiping, growing, and even jumping into the lake together.
  3. Four Weeks of Training that Transform You: We start with four weeks of immersive training that equips you in leadership, discipleship, conflict resolution, and more.
  4. Adventure with Purpose: You won’t be stuck inside all summer staring at a screen or in an office. You’ll explore God’s creation from paddling Long Lake to hiking trails and worshiping under a sky full of stars.
  5. Kingdom Impact that Lasts: Your work here matters. You’ll see God transform lives in your campers, in your community, and in yourself.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Training Flip Card

All staff complete 4 weeks of training! During training, you get to engage in camp activities and be trained on facilitation, group formation, lesson planning, and wilderness skills. Over the 4 weeks, you’ll build relationships with peers & mentors while participating in spiritual rhythms.

How We Support You Flip Card

 Every staff member has someone in a leadership assigned to pouring into them as they pour into others through daily touchpoint and regular 1-on-1’s.  Alongside this, they also have a prayer partner and a team of people living and working alongside them.

Training Flip Card

All staff complete 4 weeks of training! During training, you get to engage in camp activities and be trained on facilitation, group formation, lesson planning, and wilderness skills. Over the 4 weeks, you’ll build relationships with peers & mentors while participating in spiritual rhythms.

How We Support You Flip Card

 Every staff member has someone in a leadership assigned to pouring into them as they pour into others through daily touchpoint and regular 1-on-1’s.  Alongside this, they also have a prayer partner and a team of people living and working alongside them.

How Payment Works Flip Card

The total compensation for your role includes both room and board, as well as a stipend (generally up to $2,200). We offer additional needs-based scholarships upon application.

Employment Dates Flip Card

Arrival: May 22, 2027

Departure: August 9, 2027


How Payment Works Flip Card

The total compensation for your role includes both room and board, as well as a stipend (generally up to $2,200). We offer additional needs-based scholarships upon application.

Employment Dates Flip Card

Arrival: May 22, 2027

Departure: August 9, 2027


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Hear From Our Staff

Working as a cabin leader at HoneyRock was the happiest and healthiest summer of my entire life. The Lord gave me a taste of good and fun Christian community, and I learned it is possible to live this way. 

Summer 2027 Cabin Leader
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Hear Josiah's Story

 “HoneyRock taught me that when something that feels uncomfortable enters my life, it doesn’t have to upset the whole groove of my life,” he said. “It’s just a new challenge I can press into.”

Summer 2026 Cabin Leader
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Summer Staff Roles

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Cabin Leading (SLS)

Serve God’s kingdom by living life alongside campers at HoneyRock this summer. Experience a rich community, participate in meaningful work, and live in a beautiful place set apart, while investing in the lives of your group of 8 campers from elementary through high school.

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Wilderness Cabin Leading (SALT)

Equip yourself with industry-standard training and real ministry experience. Develop skills and capacity in high school ministry and outdoor adventure leadership. Leaders will also receive hands-on Wilderness Medical Training.

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Activity Leaders (FLS)

Take ownership of an activity area at HoneyRock! Purposefully challenge, disciple, and grow campers and staff through the activity progression. Activities include: Kayaking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Drama, Crafts, Swimming,  Archery, Water Skiing, Ceramics, and more!

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Service Leaders (VLS)

Hone practical skills, develop your proficiency in a passion area, or try out something new! Roles include: Construction, Media, Challenge Course, Health Services, Hospitality and Guest Services, and more! While also being coached by experts and investing in campers.

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Connect with Sami Fox

Want More Information?

Sami is our recruitment manager. Sami is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and first served as a cabin leader with our elementary campers. There is nothing she likes more than getting to know a new person, so she would love to get to know you and answer any questions you may have.

You can reach out to her at  sami.fox@wheaton.edu.

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