Hume Christian Camps

Lead Counselor

May - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I loved working with high school students, both through teaching and mentoring. I also loved the outdoor education components to my job through activities.

What I wish was different

Nothing comes to mind; it was my favorite job I've had yet.

Advice

Emotionally, spiritually, and physically prepare for the experience, since it is incredibly draining and asks a lot from you.

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Concessions

June - August 2019 • Monterey, MA

What I liked

The community with other staff members and the atmosphere of camp!

What I wish was different

Honestly, nothing I can think of.

Advice

Definitely go off-camp if you can to spend time in the area and with other summer staff!

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Production Engineer

May - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

Best place to work, ever. Kind, loving, God fearing people

What I wish was different

Nothing, it was perfect

Advice

In the first week of orientation introduce yours to everyone

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Wait Staff

May - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I loved interacting with campers everyday. They were energetic and kind. I also loved the people I got to work with. My bosses were some of the sweetest people I have ever met, and building relationships with them was a pleasure.

What I wish was different

The only thing I would change is the fact that I had to leave a week early for school. I loved working there this summer and would have treasured another week.

Advice

I would advise future Hume employees to sleep while at camp! The relationships built are great but the reason you are there is to work and you cannot work as well if you stay up all night with friends. Hume is small and it's easy to get wrapped up in drama. Please don't. There are better things to pass the time with than small-town gossip.

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High Adventure Guide

May - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

Job description, exposure to students/campers and other employees there.

What I wish was different

I wish I had known about the atmosphere a little bit more.

Advice

Apply yourself, and be fully intentionally.

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Nurse Intern

June - July 2018 • San Diego, CA

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to experience hands-on with middle school and high school campers. I also had the chance to network with other nurses.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more opportunity to practice a variety of skills.

Advice

It's always better to ask questions than to act like you know everything.

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Summer Counseling Staff

June - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the community and the outdoor experiences that Hume Lake had to offer their employees. I also enjoyed the experience of working for a Christian camp and sharing the Gospel with younger students and kids.

What I wish was different

Advice

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High Adventure Guide

May - August 2019 • Kings Canyon National Park, CA

What I liked

The community. The summer programs offered for campers, families, and the public. The things to do there. The church family.

What I wish was different

Curfew and dining hours!

Advice

Hume took my faith and relationship with Jesus to a whole new level. This summer, I had the opportunity to be completely submerged in what God’s doing in the lives of thousands of campers. I had to get uncomfortable. I had to find a new community of believers and friends. I removed the day to day distractions of life and places to be at a remote camp with a beautiful creation that cleared and refocused my mind to what is truly important in life. I sacrificed a summer for Jesus and that has by far been the best decision I have ever made.

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Recreation summer staff

June - August 2021 • Monterey, MA

What I liked

I loved working at Hume New England due to the many fun experiences involved and amazing friendships made.

What I wish was different

I wish I could’ve worked there longer.

Advice

although this job involves lots of fun experiences and amazing memories, it also involves students hungry to hear the word of God and grow closer to Him and you still represent this mission in this position.

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General Store Employee

June - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

The community at Hume Lake was amazing. It was the most fun summer I have ever had. I got to serve the Lord with amazing people in a beautiful place for three months.

What I wish was different

The hours were long and hard. Also, working, living, and having fun with the same people everyday can cause some conflict. It was not easy and being an hour and a half away from the nearest town is hard, but still worth it.

Advice

You should just go for it. I was nervous to go away and do this because I knew working at a summer camp would be hard, but if I did not, I would have missed out on an amazing experience. You cannot let fear keep you from doing cool opportunities.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

The people I got to work with were amazing.

What I wish was different

Nothing! The Lord had His way.

Advice

Surrender to the will of God above all else, and press into what He sets before you.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

Sharing the Gospel and walking with students through the Faith journey.

What I wish was different

The pay .

Advice

It will test your patience a lot and it takes being flexible

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Lead Counselor

May - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I loved the number and quality of people I got to meet. From the other summer staff to the thousands of campers that come up, I have made so many lifelong friends.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Milkshake waitress

June - August 2018 • Hume, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It’s an entry level job, but in the hardest of environments. You are isolated in the mountains away from all forms of comfort, and all you have to depend on is the Lord and He sure does deliver. It is absolutely beautiful and I learned so much about who God is and who He says I am.

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Lead Counselor

May - August 2019 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I loved working with the kids, teaching them about the gospel through personal experiences as well as using Biblical texts. I loved the leadership aspect of it as well.

What I wish was different

Advice

Hard work truly shaped a person. Pushing yourself in all aspects is difficult, yet it molds you into a better person.

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High Adventure Guide

May - August 2018 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I loved being able to work with kids from as young as eight to as old as eighteen. I loved being able to see God change lives every single day and watch him work through our staff to further His kingdom. I love that my job was fun and that I was able to bond with campers while guiding them through things that I found to be really fun such as topes courses, zip lines, giant swings, and repelling!

What I wish was different

Nothing. It was my second summer working at Hume as a High Adventure Guide except this summer, I had a higher role than last summer. I loved everything about it, nothing needs to change.

Advice

I would say to always push yourself in everything you do. For our ropes courses specifically, If you are afraid of heights, push yourself to finish. I am not afraid of heights, so this job was not scary to me or my co-workers, but to many students and guests it was. And to see the look on their faces and how proud they were that they finished the course was definitely an amazing thing t o see with this job and very encouraging.

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Registrar

May - July 2018 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I liked that we got to work at a Christian organization that was so passionate about youth ministry. It was a growing experience being part of the summer staff. I loved that there was always a new experience even though there were multiple weeks of camp.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more interaction with other people visiting the campus rather than just those in my office.

Advice

Really dive into community, it's so easy to feel lonely at Hume, but the community is there.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2018 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I got to work with 200+ 3-6 graders each week for 10 weeks and it was just a ton of fun playing games and teaching the kids different things.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Waitress

June - August 2018 • Hume, CA

What I liked

Gained genuine, life-long friendships with other workers their

What I wish was different

Shorter hours

Advice

It is a great experience that really humbles you

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Dish washer

June - August 2018 • Hume, CA

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere of the workplace and the opportunity to serve. The full time staff were very approachable and generous toward the summer staff. The surrounding nature is gorgeous!

What I wish was different

It was difficult working 6 days a week with some overtime. It left barely enough time to rest and recharge.

Advice

Working at Hume is great, as long as you aren't trying to make money. You'll make an impact and make great friends though, and that makes it worth it.

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