Due to current weather patterns, some smoke from fires outside our area has reached camp. We are monitoring our air quality and will adjust our activities as needed. Please note that camp is safe. We will continue to work closely with our local fire and emergency services personnel in compliance with our established emergency action plans. The safety of all campers is our first priority, and we are excited to welcome guests to camp this summer.
Summer Staff
This volunteer experience is for those who have completed at least one year of college (or are of college age or older). The summer staff roles require considerable maturity and non-verbal witness. Each summer staff session is about one month long.
To Apply:
Please complete a Young Life summer staff application online. You will need the email address of someone who can speak to your spiritual maturity and work ethic who is willing to write a recommendation on your behalf.
2027 Session Dates
Session 1: May 27 - June 26 Session 2: June 26 - July 25
Summer Staff Positions for 2027
- Maintenance (2)
- Adventure Camp (2, lifeguard certified required)
- Housekeeping/Retail (2)
- Office (1)
- Kitchen (2)
- Food Packer & Baker (2)
Intern at Wilderness Ranch
Summer Interns play a vital role in our summer camping ministry. Our interns are committed to Christ first and foremost. They also have the ability to lead others, serve with excellence and have a desire to be challenged and grow in their relationship with Christ. Summer Interns will strive to serve Christ, kids and each other. They will also have the opportunity to grow as leaders in ministry, develop Christ-like relationships and enjoy the fun and beauty of camp. The dates for the 2027 paid internships are roughly May 2ish - August 7.
Intern Positions for 2027
- Adventure Camp
- Climbing/ Cache
- Housekeeping/ Retail
- Kitchen- Head Cook (2)
- Kitchen- Foodpacking
- Maintenance
To Apply:
If the position you are interested in is not listed on the general intern application, please make note of it in one of your answers.
Complete an online Summer Intern application. Applications open on September 15th, and our staff will begin reviewing and reaching out to applicants on October 1st. Applicants will not be contacted until the recommendation is completed.
volunteer medical professional
Summer Camp Physician or Nurse — Each summer hundreds of high school kids load up and head out for the best week of their lives. To provide the best possible care, we need physicians, nurses, etc. to help us meet the medical needs of the campers and summer volunteers at camp and out on adventures. All camp medical professionals are invited to stay at camp during the week(s) of service at no cost.
The camp medical professional's primary role is to provide timely triage assessment of guests who require medical care for an injury or an illness during their week at camp. They help direct the course of action, along with the camp manager, in the event of an emergency and decide which patients need to be transferred to more immediate medical care. This medical team staffs the camp infirmary during the week, helps work through Young Life Health & Consent forms for all campers and leaders for completion and accuracy, and administers medications to adventure camp participants. The medical professional is on call 24/7 for any emergencies. The physician must also adequately document medical treatment given to guests. At no time should any medical professional practice medicine that falls outside of their medical license and level of experience and training.
We are specifically looking for 1) an RN for the summer or individual week at a time and 2) MDs or NPs to come for a week at at time. Unfortunately, CNAs and EMTs do not meet the state child care criteria for these positions.
Weeks/ Dates
- Work Week 1: May 3-8, 2027: OPEN!
- Work Week 2: May 17-22, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 1: May 30- June 4, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 2: June 6-11, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 3: June 13-18, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 4: June 20-25, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 5: June 28 - July 3, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 6: July 5-10, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 7: July 12-17, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 8: July 19-24, 2027: OPEN!
- Week 9: July 26-31, 2027: OPEN!
More Information, Check out this Volunteer Physician Packet!
Apply Here!
Work week- May 3-8 or may 17-21, 2027
Each spring, we need about 50 individuals for our annual Work Week. After a long winter of hibernation, help get camp open and ready for hundreds of high school students to have the best week of their lives! Jobs range from painting, raking, construction, unpacking gear, cleaning and everything in between! If you don't already have the needed skills, we have adults who will teach them to you!
There is no fee for the week and lodging and food are provided.
Sign Up
For more information regarding Work Week please email Brian Ray - bray@wilderness.younglife.org
What to Bring
- Work clothes
- Young Life Health & Consent Form
- Old tennis shoes and/or work boots
- Hat
- Work gloves
- Sunscreen
- Warm layers (fleece or sweatshirt)
- Bible
- Notebook
- Willing attitude!
