Volunteer at Camp Mack
Serve, Connect, & Make a Lasting Impact
Camp Mack depends on the dedication and generosity of volunteers to help carry out its mission of hospitality, faith formation, and environmental stewardship. From maintaining trails and assisting in the kitchen to helping with events or seasonal projects, there are several ways to use your time and talents here.
Volunteer Retreat
Several volunteer retreats (meals and lodging included) are offered in the spring to assist the camp in preparation for the coming summer and in the fall to help us prepare for winter.
These retreats are open to individuals and groups from local clubs or congregations. You may register for the volunteer retreats online or call the office at 574-658-4831 to reserve your spot.
Congregations, Sunday School classes, youth groups, other groups or organizations, families and individuals can schedule a time to come to work on the variety of projects that are ongoing. Call ahead so we can prepare for you.
Contact the camp office to set up special workdays either by phone 574-658-4831 or by emailing info@campmack.org.
Tuesday/Thursday Shop Crew
“Lynn’s Crew” is what we call our year round Tuesday/Thursday shop crew. They work on numerous projects throughout the year including planing lumber, building screen doors for cabins, painting and staining, planting trees, doings repairs around camp, and more. Tell us what skills you bring and we will show you where you can help. Lunch is provided on these days. Contact the camp to get on Lynn’s list and get weekly updates on projects being worked on.
Counselors in Training (CITs) - Summer
CITs are between the ages of 14-17 and work with our Beginners, Samplers and Seekers campers. Older CITs may work with Finders.
A CIT is directly responsible to the cabin counselor and is an assistant to them. They may help with supervising at the waterfront, walking campers to the health office, leading singing at the campfire, and whatever else the job needs. We encourage all CITs to serve at least 2 camps.
Training opportunities for CITs are provided throughout the year to gain skills in leadership, service, and team building. CIT Camp is an opportunity to learn the skills needed to become a great counselor.
For a list of CIT opportunities, follow the link below.
Click here for a CIT application
Click here for description of the CIT Program
Cabin Counselors - Summer
One of the things unique to Camp Mack is the significant number of volunteer leaders that serve during the summer in camp leadership. Camp Mack is always looking for qualified leaders to help facilitate this program. While the average age of the Team Leader or Counselor is over 30, persons as young as 18 can serve as a Team Leader or Counselor. Though age is significant in determining readiness for leadership at Camp Mack, perhaps more significant is the example of Christian values demonstrated by the individual who is leading. You are invited to consider the role that you might play in the life of a child this summer. Counselors are responsible for a cabin of 6-8 campers.
Team Leaders - Summer
Team Leaders are the supervising leaders of our camps. We encourage a team of two people to lead a camp. They are responsible for working with the Program Director on a schedule for their camp, for recruiting counselors/CITs/ grandparents for their camp and for being the counselor to the counselor. Team leaders are housed separately from the campers.
Healthcare Personnel - Summer
Working in a camp health office is truly a rewarding experience. It is a holistic approach to health and is much more than passing meds. Healthcare personnel offer reassurance, gives TLC, offers advice in preventative measures (reminders to drink more water, wear sunscreen, etc.) and to follow medical directives. If you are an RN, NP, PA, DO or MD, we need you for a week this summer.
On check-in days, we need up to 7 people to be on the front lines, greeting campers and parents as they arrive to camp. You will do basic medical screening (we have a list of questions to ask) and check for head lice.
Volunteer All Year at Camp Mack
Camp Mack relies on volunteers throughout the year — especially during the summer months — to help carry out its ministry. From hands-on projects to camper engagement and behind-the-scenes support, there are many ways to serve.
Kitchen
Salad prep, Cookie Crew, banquet assistance, and dishwashing before, during and after events
Facilities & Maintenance
Housekeeping, lawn mowing, landscaping, string trimming, wood splitting, construction, storm clean-up, event setup, painting, staining, applying poly
Program Support
Crafts, campfires, belaying, outdoor education, sailboat repairs
Office Help
Large mailings, archiving, Waubee Waves prep, mail sorting, counselor manuals, bulletin boards, Christmas decorating
Summer Camp Roles
Team leader, counselor, CIT, camp grandparents, crafts, health office support
Other Opportunities
Lead a Get-a-Way Day or participate in a service project with your club or scouting group