A typical summer commitment is about ten weeks long at our CA locations and about seven weeks at our New England location, including a week of training & orientation at each. Each of our three camp locations has slightly different starting and ending dates, especially if you serve in a leadership role.

Apply anyway! We may be able to find you a spot for a partial summer commitment.

Fantastic! Let us know when you apply. We usually have staff needs post-summer.

Living in community with like-minded college-aged roommates is one of the best parts of the Hume Summer Staff experience. All summer staff are housed in shared dormitory-style housing with same genders. Counseling positions require staff members to reside in cabins with campers when they are counseling. 

Hume Lake and Hume SoCal 
Pay rates start at approximately $440 weekly and increase slightly based on previous Hume summer experience and the nature of your role. Meals are an out-of-pocket expense at $5 per consumed meal in the dining room.  

Hume New England 
Pay rates start at approximately $544 per week. Per Massachusetts labor law, meal charges depend on the nature of your role. 

For all of our locations, if you join our team, you’ll receive an offer letter with all the details regarding your specific compensation. If you have specific questions about your pay, just ask us during your interview! 

It’s easy!

1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Provide us with three references

References are super important for us to help determine your next best step with Hume. References not only help us determine the best fit for you at Hume, but they also provide us valuable insights about you so we can care for you well while you’re with us.

When selecting the best references for Hume employment, it’s important to choose individuals who can speak to your skills, work ethic, and Christian character. The better someone indicates they know you, the more helpful the reference for us.

What if you think you don’t have any references? Think again! Take a look at our list of possibilities below.

Here are some of the best types of references we want to hear from most!

1. A Pastor who knows you currently
   (Our absolute favorite reference!) REALLY try hard to provide us with a pastoral reference!
   Why: They can provide valuable insight into your spiritual maturity
   Example: Sr pastor, Youth Pastor, Church Administrator, Church Elder, Small Group leader

2. Former Supervisor or Manager
   Why: They can provide detailed insight into your work performance, responsibilities, and how you contributed to the team.
   Example: A previous manager from a part-time job, internship, or volunteer experience who oversaw your work directly.

3. Coworker or Colleague
   Why: They can speak to your ability to work as part of a team, communication skills, and collaboration on projects.
   Example: A colleague you worked with closely on group tasks or during camp activities if you’re applying for a camp counselor position.

4. Teacher, Professor, College RA or RD
   Why: They can comment on your academic abilities, reliability, and any leadership or initiative you showed in the classroom.
   Example: A professor who mentored you during a significant project or a teacher who can speak to your personal growth.

5. Volunteer Coordinator or Supervisor
   Why: If you’ve done volunteer work, a supervisor can highlight your dedication, leadership, and passion for helping others.
   Example: A coordinator from a community center or charity where you volunteered regularly.

6. Coach or Mentor
   Why: They can speak to your leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and ability to take direction, especially in a high-energy environment.
   Example: A sports coach or mentor who guided you in extracurricular activities or personal development.

7. A Parent (not yours and only if applicable)
   Why: If your role involved working directly with clients or parents (in childcare or tutoring, for example), they can provide feedback on your professionalism and reliability.
   Example: A parent whose child you tutored or cared for who can attest to your trustworthiness.

8. Camp Director
   Why: If you’ve worked in a camp or youth organization before, they can offer specific examples of your experience with kids, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
   Example: A camp director from a previous summer job who can talk about how you handled challenging situations and led group activities.

9. Advisor from Extracurricular Activities
   Why: If you’ve been part of a club, student organization, or leadership group, an advisor can comment on your initiative, leadership, and organizational skills.
   Example: An advisor from your school’s student government or a community leadership group.

10. Internship Supervisor
    Why: They can speak to your ability to adapt, learn quickly, and contribute to a team in a professional setting.
    Example: A supervisor from an internship in a related field who can discuss your progress and achievements.

11. Volunteer Colleague
    Why: A peer from a volunteer experience can highlight your teamwork, dedication, and collaboration skills.
    Example: A fellow volunteer from a community service project where you worked together closely.

Remember, when choosing references, always make sure they are familiar with your work, can speak to your character, and are comfortable providing a positive recommendation.

And sorry, we don’t accept references from any type of family member (because of course they think you’re awesome and perfect in every way!)

Oh and pro-tip, its always a good idea to ask your references first if they would be a reference before you give us their contact information – no surprises.

So go pick some winners who will give us an accurate, honest appraisal of who you are so we can get on with our decision about your next best step with Hume!