THE HEARTBEAT OF CAMP

Camp Evergreen Staff

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Top-Notch, Christ-Centered Role Models

We take the role of shepherding and nurturing campers in their summer camp experience—and more importantly, their faith—seriously. Our counselors are energetic, fun-loving, Christian college students who have been carefully interviewed and chosen based on their character and mentorship abilities.

Many of the Camp Evergreen staff members are campers who fell so in love with Evergreen that they had to find a way to continue to come back summer after summer.

Campers are placed in a cabin with at least one Counselor and one Junior Counselor or Counselor-in-Training for a ratio of at least two staff members per eight campers. With no more than 100 overnight campers at a time and a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, we are truly a place where “everybody knows your name” and no one gets lost in the crowd.

ROOTED IN CHRIST

SERVANT LEADER

HIGH INTEGRITY

ENGAGING

CREATIVE

CARING

We Are a Team of …

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    Counselors


    Counselors (age 20+, or have completed one year of college) are responsible for leading weekly summer camps. These staff members are in charge of a cabin of 6-8 campers, steward cabin devotions, lead activities and games, and assist with meal preparation.

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    Junior Counselors


    These high-school aged returning Counselors-in-Training support cabin Counselors in shepherding their cabin. Many of our high school students are former campers who got so much out of camp as campers that they wanted to come back and serve.  Our Junior Counselors also assist with kitchen clean-up and bring the energy to activities and games around camp.

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    Counselors-in-Training


    These first-year staff are rising 10th-12th grade students who are responsible for helping to run weekly summer camp sessions. Our Counselors-in-Training assist Counselors in caring for 6-8 campers, support the day-to-day activity and game programming, and assist with meal clean-up.

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    Leadership


    Led by Katie Grady, Camp Director, and Toby Grady, Camp Pastor, Camp Evergreen leadership supports camp operations year-round, and guides all staff hiring and training leading up to each summer. Once at camp, all staff are discipled in the Christian faith by camp leadership throughout the summer.

Get to Know Our Summer Staff

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    Liz

    Counselor

    Attends: The University of Georgia
    Favorite Movie: The Parent Trap
    Ice Cream of Choice: Jeni’s Birthday Cake
    Fun Fact: Can Do a Soccer Flip Throw-In

  • Gabe

    Counselor-in-Training

    Favorite Snack: Nacho Cheese Doritos
    Hidden Talent: Clapping Incredibly Loud
    Claim to Fame: Never Loses in Checkers
    Superpower Would Be: Time Travel

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    Liberty

    Counselor

    What Camp Evergreen Means to Me: Camp Evergreen is an opportunity to help and work with kids that I can see a part of myself in. I then get a chance to turn their experience around and give them the best time I possibly can.

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    Giovanni

    Counselor

    Fun Fact: Doubles as His University Mascot
    Ice Cream of Choice: Coffee
    Quote to Live By: Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You want to plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility. — St. Augustine

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    Lilly

    Junior Counselor

    Hobby: Beekeeper (6 years running!)
    Superpower Would Be: Travel
    Favorite Thing About Camp: It is a place where I have grown both in friendships and in my walk with the Lord.

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    Marshall

    Counselor

    Fun Fact: Plays College Lacrosse
    A Quote to Live By: Be a goldfish. — Ted Lasso
    What Camp Evergreen Means to Me: It’s the first place I really connected with God and it has held a place in my heart since.

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    Tatiana

    Counselor-in-Training

    Favorite Snack: Dot’s Pretzels
    Favorite Book: Project Hail Mary
    Hidden Talent: Playing Piano

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    Walker

    Counselor-in-Training

    Hidden Talent: Playing Guitar
    Favorite Movie: The Sandlot
    What Camp Evergreen Means to Me: It’s like another home to me. I love to be there, and there is always comfort and fun everywhere.

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    Janie

    Counselor-in-Training

    Hidden Talent: Baking
    Favorite Movie: Father of the Bride
    Why I Wanted To Be On Staff: I've always enjoyed coming to camp every year and as a Counselor-in-Training I want to help campers have the same great experience I had.

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    Drew

    Counselor

    What Camp Evergreen Means to Me: It’s one of my favorite places on Earth. As a camper, Camp Evergreen was all about making the most out of my summers. Now, as a counselor it’s a second home to me.

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    Lena

    Counselor

    Originally From: Switzerland
    Superpower Would Be: Wisdom
    Hidden Talent: Baking Sourdough Bread
    Favorite Snack: Dates with Peanut Butter & Chocolate

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    Liam

    Counselor

    Favorite Book: The Hobbit
    Hidden Talent: Hacky Sack
    Fun Fact: Acclaimed Eagle Scout
    Loves: Snowboarding, Laughing, Being Outdoors

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    Adelaide

    Junior Counselor

    Dog’s Name: Lucy
    Loves: All Things Outdoors & Crafty
    Hidden Talent: Solving Rubiks Cubes
    Favorite Thing About Camp: I have made so many life-long friendships and grown so much closer to God at camp.

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    Sal

    Junior Counselor

    Hobby: Mowing the Grass
    Ice Cream of Choice: Strawberry
    Superpower Would Be: Invisibility
    Quote to Live By: Man shall not live on bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. — Matthew 4:4

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    Jordyn

    Junior Counselor

    Fun Fact: Has Four Siblings
    Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman
    Quote To Live By: Kindness is a superpower.

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    Gabriel

    Counselor

    Favorite Snack: Chips & Guac
    Originally From: Buffalo, New York
    Favorite Thing About Camp: It’s a place where I get to grow in the Lord and learn from those around me, isolated from technology and noise.

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    Alyssa

    Counselor

    Dog’s Name: Malibu
    Happy Place: Lake Greenwood
    Ice Cream Flavor of Choice: Chocolate
    Fun Fact: Doubles as a 5th Grade English Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher

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    Hutch

    Counselor-in-Training

    Superpower Would Be: Super Speed
    Hobby: Fishing, Hiking, Biking
    Quote to Live By: If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving a new one. — Dolly Parton

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    Mari

    Counselor

    Favorite Snack: Takis & Gummy Worms
    Pets’ Names: Bandit, Dallas
    Loves: Leading Worship, Spending Quality Time with Friends & Enjoying Iced Coffee.

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    Caden

    Counselor-in-Training

    Hobby: Fly Fishing
    Superpower Would Be: Time Control
    Has Attended Camp Evergreen: 5 Years
    Fun Fact: Entire Family is Left-Handed

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    Avery

    Counselor-in-Training

    Favorite Snack: Pasta Salad
    Hobby: Volleyball
    Quote to Live By: All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. — Walt Disney

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    Tony

    Counselor-in-Training

    Ice Cream of Choice: Mudslide
    Hidden Talent: Organizing
    Hobby: Playing Football, Volleyball & Pickleball

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    Lucy

    Junior Counselor

    Superpower Would Be: Reading Minds
    Favorite Thing About Camp: The atmosphere is so fun and pure—I love bonding with the campers my fellow counselors.

Equipping & Training Our Team

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Application Process

We are deeply committed to the safety of our campers and have a thorough hiring process—including an extensive application, background checks, drug testing, references and in-person interviews—to ensure our staff are rooted Christian role models.

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Abuse Prevention

Through monitoring, reporting procedures and thorough training, we integrate abuse prevention throughout our entire camp environment. All staff complete Stewards of Children Training—a trauma-informed sexual abuse prevention curriculum—during staff training and during each of our sessions, we enforce camper supervision policies to ensure that no staff member is ever alone with a camper, and that campers are never left unattended or alone with other campers.

We aim to exceed national safety standards and are deeply committed to protecting our staff, volunteers and campers from any and all types of abuse.

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Certifications

During staff training prior to the opening session of camp, all Counselors are trained in CPR and First-Aid—and are equipped to assist with the inevitable bumps and bruises of spending time in the great outdoors. Our 24/7 on-site licensed nurse also leads all medical care out of our Infirmary.

We also have several certified lifeguards on staff—allowing for four lifeguards monitoring the waterfront at all times.

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Emergency Preparedness

Even for situations we hope will never happen, we want our administrative team and staff to be prepared. From monitoring weather and plans to take shelter to emergency planning for an on-site event, we train and equip our staff to execute all safety protocols and procedures should anything happen.

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

  • "Camp Evergreen is basically a place where faith meets real-life connection. And making sure all campers know that “everyone is loved and matters” is honestly the heartbeat of it. Camp can be one of the few places where a kid feels fully accepted—whether that’s through friendships, counselors who really listen, or just being included in silly games and activities. Those small moments add up and can stick with someone for a long time."


    Isabel Anderson, Counselor

  • "Some of my best memories have been at camp so it has become a kind of second home for me. It helps me get away from the busyness of life and school and focus on my faith and help spread God’s word to the campers."


    Coleman Bruley, Former Camper & Counselor

  • "This will be my sixth summer at Camp Evergreen, and my first as a counselor. I've always been drawn to camp because of the positive attitudes from the staff I've learned so much from over the years. I hope to be able to share that same kind of joy with campers!


    Cacki McDonald, Counselor-in-Training & Former Camper

  • "Camp has given me so much. It brought me my best friends, my most cherished memories and so much more. I started going to camp as a camper, it was the highlight of my summers. I would count down the days til camp every year. Then when I got to be staff, I had the joy and honor of bringing camp experience to new generations of campers. Camp Evergreen will always have a very special place in my heart."


    Dannie Evans, Former Camper & Counselor

  • "Camp means rest and rejuvenation to me. It's a place where you can come and be in fellowship with other believers, learn more and grow deeper in your faith, and learn how to disciple others through help from camp staff. Even though camp can be physically exhausting, it is a place of worship where spiritual, mental, and emotional reprieve from the stresses of life is given to us through our communion with nature and fellow camp staff. I love seeing life through the perspective of children's imaginations!"


    Noah Clay, Counselor

  • "It’s my home away from home where I can really follow Christ, have fun, and be with my best friends. Camp is just such a special place, and it helps me grow a little more in my faith each year. I also love being in nature, away from technology. It’s just amazing."


    Sarah Grace Grady, Counselor

  • "My favorite part of camp is the closing campfire of each session. Seeing a group of kids who were just strangers before grow close enough to sing, laugh, and support each other is so heartwarming. It shows how you don't need the bells and whistles of this world to enjoy yourself. All you need is a little community and the power of the Holy Spirit."


    Ben Prince, Former Counselor

  • "To me, Camp Evergreen means enjoying God’s creation, spending time with new and old friends, and growing closer to the Lord every day."


    Nora Fiddler, Counselor-in-Training & Former Camper

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JOIN US FOR

An Incredible
Summer Experience

You only have a few summers as a college student, so make this one purposeful by investing in the lives of the next generation and spending all summer in the great outdoors. In addition to our overnight camp offerings, we set aside time each summer to serving scholarship campers. For two weeks we offer the same exact camp experience to some of the kids who need it most—at no cost to their families.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

What to Expect

Whether you’re screaming for joy as you jump off the blob, you’re cheering on your campers as they try something new, or you’re feeling the peace of immersing yourself in nature, every moment of every day at camp is filled with countless opportunities to laugh with, encourage and positively impact the life of a child. With no more than 100 overnight campers at a time, we are intentionally small and care about fostering deep relationships. Camp Evergreen simply feels like family! And we’d love for you to join us—you’ll make lifelong friendships and be changed for the better.

  • Camp Evergreen accepts applications for the upcoming summer beginning in November and going through March—with additional applications accepted through May, as needed. 

    • Create an account and apply and be prepared to share both email and phone numbers for personal references during the application process. 

    • Once your application is complete and we’ve received your references, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview. 

    • Job offers are sent via email at the beginning of April and staff members will have several onboarding tasks to complete before arriving at camp, including filling out waiver forms and tax forms.

    • Staff training takes place the weekend prior to the opening of camp each summer.

  • To ensure a consistent, thoughtful environment for our campers, we don’t permit staff members to arrive late to a session or leave early.

    • We ask that Leadership candidates be available to work the entire summer. 

    • Cabin Counselor candidates should be available to work at least half the summer. 

    • High school candidates can apply to work session-by-session as it suits their summer schedule.

  • Our staff members are energetic and fun young men and women of character, honesty, integrity and faith whose utmost goal is to help instill these values in those around them. As a member of the Camp Evergreen staff, your mission is simple; to love our campers and positively impact their lives. We’re looking for:

    • Servant hearts. While there will be so many exciting adventures and individual benefits, being on staff at Camp Evergreen also means long hours, hard work and dedication. We know this job will be challenging and at times exhausting, but an unyielding commitment to our campers from every individual staff member is essential.

    • Thoughtful role models. In our cabins, we seek to encourage respect for others, a sense of belonging, and family-like support for one another. As a staff member at Camp Evergreen, we expect you to lead by example – putting others first, living selflessly and prioritizing the needs of our campers above all else.

    • Character shaped by faith. Each of our staff members is held to the highest possible standard. We hire only trustworthy and caring individuals who demonstrate the desire to follow God’s plans for their lives on a daily basis.

    • Leadership Staff, Cooks and Counselors are paid a competitive salary that increases with each year worked.

    • Nurses are paid a weekly stipend.

    • Junior Counselors are offered $100 per week, while our Counselors-in-Training serve as volunteers. We promise that the life skills gained as a camp staff member will far outweigh the value of any salary. Plus, we pay for your meals and lodging—a pretty sweet deal!

  • In addition to a competitive salary, lodging and meals, we also offer:

    • Laundry service.

    • Time off to rest & explore the North Georgia mountains.

    • Rich community & lifelong friendships.

    • Intentional discipleship from camp leadership, as you strengthen your own faith.

    • Opportunities to try new things and conquer your fears.

    • Endless laughter … even if it’s at yourself!

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