Serving as a senior counselor at Summer’s Best Two Weeks is a fantastic opportunity to make a transformational impact in the lives of children (and in your own life too!) It’s a chance for service and for growth in your own skills and relationship with God, with campers, and with your fellow counselors. Senior Counselors are generally responsible for modeling Christ-like character, leading a particular squad of campers, teaching various skill activities, coaching and refereeing competitions, and leading daily small group Bible studies with campers. Senior counselors also have the opportunity to connect deeply with their fellow counselors through regular fellowship times and counselor Bible study and to receive mentoring and teaching from the SB2W leadership and other pastors in the Tidewater Presbytery to help you grow in your relationship with God and understanding of God’s particular calling for your life.

Summer 2025 Details

Dates: June 9-August 1 (including training): full summer preferred, but some flexibility
Age requirement: High school graduate
Hours: Generally 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM, Mon-Fri, but some evening/overnight/weekends
Housing: Housing is provided with host families from each site church (or counselors may live at home if feasible)
Transportation: Transportation to and from the Tidewater area is the responsibility of each counselor, but transportation throughout the summer is provided by other counselors, camp staff, or host churches. Gas is reimbursed for counselors who drive their own cars
Salary: Senior Counselors are paid a salary of $275-345 per week, depending on age and experience. In addition, meals are provided during the camp day and with host families

Application Process

  1. Fill out the brief initial application below to start the process

  2. We will contact you to let you know if we still have spots available, answer any questions you have, send you some more questions, and set up a phone interview

  3. At the beginning of December (or after your interview, if it’s past December 1st), we will send you a contract offer and/or let you know if you are on a waiting list

  4. In April, you will receive your counselor team and site assignments and confirm housing and transportation details