A Ministry of Adventure!

IS GOD CALLING YOU TO ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING SPECIAL THIS SUMMER?

If you are seeking a summer job where you can make a difference in someone’s life and have a heart for sharing God’s love with youth in need, then you have come to the right place!

Camp Kearney is a ministry of the South Side Mission of Peoria, Illinois that has offered a Christian-based camping program to economically disadvantaged children of Peoria and Central Illinois for over 60 years. Only 17 miles from the city of Peoria, Camp Kearney is located on 155 picturesque acres, filled with the beauty of God’s creation.

Each summer, Camp Kearney hires young people ages 15 years and older who will play an essential part in sharing the love of Christ with the children during our 6-week summer program.

All meals and lodging are provided for summer staff throughout the length of the summer program. 

APPLICATION AND RESOURCES

please fill out the above forms and submit in order to apply

Forms can also be printed off and mailed in to apply

If Applying by mail, forms can be mailed to:

Attention: Camp Kearney
1127 South Laramie
Peoria, IL 61605

or

Camp Kearney
30000 E Mission Camp Rd
Canton, IL 61520

CURRENT OPENINGS

 We are currently accepting applications for all summer staff positions!

Summer Camp Staff Positions

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Counselors

Give leadership, maintain safety, and provide direction to a cabin group of children.

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Summer Cook

Give leadership to kitchen and dining hall staff and meal service.

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Lifeguard

Give leadership to the pool and lake program areas and assist with other activities as needed.

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Kitchen Assistant

Assist with dishes, clean up, food prep, and other duties as assigned.

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Counselor in Training

Assist camp counselors and other staff as needed.

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Health Care Staff

Provide for the day to day health needs of campers and staff.

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Program Director

Plan, prepare, and implement daily summer program and give leadership to staff and campers.

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Program Assistant

Assist program director in their duties as needed.