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Camp Good News Staff 2026
We’re very excited about our upcoming summer ministries and we’re excited that you are interested in serving with us! We look forward to what God is going to do in and through you this summer!
Please fill out an application for all weeks that you are available as sometimes needs change. Any questions? Please contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 or michelle@ndcef.com
Applications for summer 2026 staff are currently open and will close 4/15/26.
Page last updated 3/13/2026
How are you spending your summer?
Join the Camp Good News Staff!!!
This summer chose to make an eternal impact in the lives of kids right where you live?! High school and college students (and adults) from around the Fargo/Moorhead area are coming together to reach the boys and girls of your community – and YOU can be a part of this team! Camp Good News staffing program is designed to train you and a team of other young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God.
If you have a heart for ministry and want to team up with other young people to reach the children in the Fargo/Moorhead area, then Camp Good News staff is for you! Just think, this summer you can:
-Reach boys and girls with the Gospel
-See your faith grow deeper
-Build new friendships that will last a lifetime
-Grow in communication, teamwork, endurance, responsibility, and self-confidence
-Gain experience for ministry in your own local church, school or vocation
Now, doesn’t THAT sound like a rewarding summer! See below about two ways you can make this eternal difference.
Camp Good News – Day Camp
Camp Good News 2026 will be at Calvary Fargo (4575 45th St S) and each week features a different theme such as basketball or arts & crafts (see schedule on the main page). Coaches and volunteers lead each weekly activity while the counselors guide the children throughout the day, lead small group, and teach one part of our daily chapel service, and help plan and lead elective and large group games. We’ll equip you for each piece you need to lead!
Go Camp
Go Camp takes the light of the gospel to them in their apartment complexes, daycare centers, neighborhoods, schools, churches, parks, and other community locations in the F-M area. Think of Go camp like a traveling VBS. Staff are needed to lead and teach the parts of this traveling VBS like program.
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Staff Application
Thanks for your interest in applying to Camp Good News staff. 13-14 can apply as a CIT (14 and completed 8th grade Senior CIT).
Staff Application
Counselor/Assistant Counselors 15 yrs or older (must have completed 9th grade) can apply to be a Counselor or Assistant Counselor. This application is also for adults interested in serving on staff as a summer missionary.
Staff Information
- All Day Camp staff (counselors and CIT’s have approximate hours are from 8:30-4:00PM with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Additional hours are available for paid staff from 7:30 – 9:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:30 PM if assigned.
- Go Camp Hours will vary by week. They will either be morning and afternoon or afternoon and evening, depending upon the week. Approximately 6-7 hrs per day with a 1 hr unpaid lunch/dinner break.
- All staff are required to complete training that is assigned for each position (see below for requirements).
Staff Requirements – All Staff
| Age | Is support raising required? | Training Dates | Job Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Assistant Counselors | 15 or older* | Yes* $500 | Pre-Training #1 May 9th 9am-4pm Calvary Fargo Pre-Training #2 June 14th 2-6pm Calvary Fargo Training Camp Cooperstown Bible Camp June 3-10th | Lead or assist with a small group of campers to provide care. |
| Sr. Counselor in Training (Sr. CIT) | 14 years old* | Yes* $200 | Pre-Training #1 May 9th 9am-4pm Calvary Fargo Pre-Training #2 June 14th 2-6pm Calvary Fargo Training Camp Cooperstown Bible Camp June 3-10th | Assist with a small group of campers as learn the skills to be a counselor. |
| Counselor in Training (CIT) | 13 years old (12 year olds can register as campers and attend camp) | No | June 14th 2-6pm Required. Training Camp June 3-10 Cooperstown Bible Camp encouraged but not required for 13 year olds | Assist the campers, counselors, and director, as directed. |
| *Age by July 1, 2026 | *See requirements and explanations below. | Can't make training dates? Please contact Michelle Brown michelle@NDCEF.com before applying. For lead and assistant counselors (15+), you need to be available for most of the training camp dates to be paid. |
Salary - 15 yrs. and older Staff
All paid staff must meet the following requirements:
-Must be 15 years or older and have completed at least 9th grade by summer 2026.
– Complete training camp (June 3-10 Cooperstown Bible Camp)
– Complete support raising requirements (below)
-Counselor pay for 2026 will be $14.50 per hour, Assistant Counselor pay will be $12.50 per hour. Additional may be given due to experience, to be determined at interview/contract signing.
Sr. Counselor in Training (14 yrs. old)
Sr. Counselor in Training (must be 14 years old or completed 8th grade)
– This program is for those who are wishing to learn more about being Camp Good News staff and how to work directly with campers.
– Sr. Counselor in Training must be available for at least three weeks of the 6 weeks of day camp and available for Training Camp to be paid. Priority in hiring given to staff available for most of the 6 weeks of day camp.
-If they cannot attend training camp or work 3 weeks plus training camp, they can volunteer for 1-2 weeks. Volunteers do not need to raise missionary support.
– Will be considered to work for overnight camp (August 2-7) on a case-by-case basis with preference given to older staff. Senior CITs do not need to be available to work overnight camp.
– Application is now open and will close April 15th.
– If you have more questions, please contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 or email at michelle@ndcef.com
Counselor in Training (13 yrs. old)
– This program is for those who are 13 years old (12 year olds can register as campers and participate in camp) and who are interested in learning about the leadership and servant skills necessary to be on Camp Good News Staff. While working with campers, this program also helps with some of the behind the scenes work needed for camp.
-This is a volunteer position and no support raising is required for this position.
-CIT’s can serve for a maximum of 2-3 weeks per summer.
-Each week of camp can only accommodate a maximum of 3 CITs per week. Priority given to those that apply early.
– Must be available for training June 14th 2-6pm.
-Application is now open and will close April 15th.
– If you have more questions, please contact Michelle at 701-219-1167 or email at Michelle@ndcef.com
STAFF SUPPORT RAISING
PAID STAFF ONLY
REQUIREMENTS
$500—If you wish to be paid staff: Counselor or Assistant Counselor (Must be at least 15 years or older and have completed 9th grade) you need to raise missionary financial support. This financial support covers your training camp costs plus other expenses during the summer. This is NOT a payment or bill for your parents. Most Camp Good News staff receive support from their church and other supportive Christian individuals. Don’t let this amount stop you from serving God. If God has called you to this ministry, He will make the funds available. CEF of F-M has training to help you understand how to do this and more info will be provided at time of hiring. Teens are able to achieve this goal.
Staff members who raise over $500 are eligible for a bonus. All support raised over $500 will be given to the staff member as a bonus up to a maximum of a $500 bonus (minus the payroll tax). Additional funds raised over the $500 minimum and $500 bonus will be a donation to the CEF general fund.
$200 – Senior CITs (age 14 and just completed 8th grade) who will be paid must raise $200 in missionary support. Training and support will be provided. Senior CITs may earn a bonus of up to $200 if they raise over the minimum of $200. Any additional donations over the $200 required and $200 bonus will be a donation to the CEF general fund.
$0—Volunteer staff working do not need to raise funds or attend training camp. This includes 13 year old CITs.
All staff must have at least five committed prayer partners.
SUPPORT RAISING ASSISTANCE
CYIA (training camp) is a big commitment, both in terms of time and finances. CEF will provide training and support to help with support raising.
Church Support – Talk with your church about sponsoring you for Camp Good News staff training. Most churches are willing to do this. We will provide more information about getting your church involved.
Individual Support – Contact individual family and friends to visit with them about partnering with you this summer.
If any students make a good faith effort at support raising and fall short of goal, CEF has generous donors who may be willing to help sponsor a student.
God will provide, trust Him, have faith, and do your part!