Camp Creative is a week-long day camp for elementary age kids. It is designed for young artists to explore five genres of creativity: fiber arts, cooking, music, theater, and visual arts. Camp Creative is also camp, so kids will have fun making new friends, playing games, eating snacks, exploring their faith, dancing and much more! Camp Creative is a United Methodist day camp, and Bible lessons will be taught in a welcoming environment throughout the week. University United Methodist Church is an inclusive congregation and believes everyone has a place in the church. 

We hire a limited number of high school students to serve as Student Counselors to assist in leadership of Camp Creative. Student Counselors will be responsible for helping young artists explore the creative arts by co-leading one of the five creative sessions, leading campers through other sessions of camp, being a positive role model for young children, helping maintain a safe and positive environment for all participants, and assisting in the "behind the scenes" operations of Camp Creative. Student Counselors will share responsibility with adult leaders while learning important leadership and work skills from them. 

Student Counselors will commit to attending all five days of camp from 8:00am-5:00pm, three pre-camp meetings, and MinistrySafe/camp training to help prepare Counselors to safely work with children. Pre-camp meetings will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 30, July 21, and July 28. Student Counselors will receive a $400 stipend for their leadership and work with Camp Creative. 


Applications must be completed by April 30, 2024 to be considered for an in-person interview. Interviews will begin the week of May 5, 2024. If you have questions, please contact Shana Harrison at sharrison@uumcfw.com or 817-926-4626, ext. 105. We look forward to receiving your application!

Student Counselors will have both a specific assignment as well as general roles (leading children to sessions, helping with activities, clean-up, setting-up, assisting with snacks and meals, etc.). 

Specific assignments are related to the creative stations that young artists will explore (music, theater, visual art, cooking, fiber arts, and Bible). Student Counselors will co-lead these stations with adult leaders and will have responsibilites in developing lessons and helping campers explore their craft. Additionally, one Student Counselor will act as a general Assistant to the Camp Director and will assist in a variety of camp operational activities.

In order to better consider your experience and qualifications for this position, please list three references who have known you for at least 2 years and are not related to you. These references could be teachers, coaches, club sponsors, employers, pastors, or any person who could speak to your ability to serve in a position like this.

Someone from our team will reach out to your references, so it would be helpful for you to contact them to let them know to expect a phone call or email.