Junior Counselor (JC) Program

The Junior Counselor Program exists to help build young adolescents’ confidence and develop essential and transferrable skills applicable in education, work, and life. We aim to provide an encouraging atmosphere where Junior Counselors can learn and develop professional skills, gain hands-on experience, build friendships, and enjoy their summer.

What is a Junior Counselor?

The Junior Counselor (JC) is considered both a counselor-in-training, as they are learning responsibilities and practicing counselor skills, and a camper, as JCs have fun activity times and are provided lunch and snack. JC responsibilities include:

  • Following JC Supervisor’s instruction

  • Participating in training sessions and active self-reflection

  • Completing daily tasks (activity prep, snack service, etc.)

Participation Requirements

Participants must meet the following requirements:

  • Age 13 - 15, going into 8th-10th grades (2025-2026 school year)

  • Parental Permission and Commitment to program participation

  • Family must be members of New Life Church and/or Attend Carver Academy

  • Commitment to full week attendance. Arrival must be at 8:55AM

  • $85 per week (covers lunch, snack, training materials, etc.)

Form Requirements

Participants must submit the following (all in JC Application Packet):

  • Junior Counselor Application (Participant and Parent Signature)

  • Youth Camp Health Exam/Record

  • Pick Up Authorization Form

  • Rock Climbing Wall Permission Form

  • Medication & Two Additional Forms *IF needed during camp hours

A payment account must be made with FACTS Tuition Management in order to be considered registered.

Typical Daily Schedule

The JC’s will have a variety of activities - some time for learning, some time for fun! Check it out:

TIME

8:30 - 8:55 AM Arrival (Free Time)

9:00 - 9:30 AM Worship & Devotional

9:30 - 10:20 AM Training Session

10:20 - 10:30 AM Break

10:30 - 11:30 AM Assist in Activities

11:30 - 12:00 PM Set Up and Serve Lunch

TIME

12:00 - 12:45 PM Lunch & Change

12:45 - 1:45 PM Swimming

1:45 - 2:00 PM Changing & Break

2:00 - 2:30 PM Training Review

2:30 - 2:45 PM Snack

2:45 - 3:15 PM End of Day Tasks & Dismissal

Have Questions?

Send us a message and we will get back to you soon!

Be sure to include “Junior Counselor” in the heading and your cell phone number in the message if you’d like a call.