Volunteer at Camp

MCYC is made possible by the incredible volunteers that lend a helping hand.

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Summer Camp Staff

Each summer we depend on volunteer staff.  We are SO thankful and dependent on the selfless efforts of volunteers giving their time and talent to make God's ministry at MCYC amazing!  We work hard to recruit and hire about 30 college students to work tirelessly throughout the summer and over 75 students and  adults who give their time to MCYC have both the skills needed and a strong relationship with Christ to help us accomplish our mission of 'Glorifying God by creating an environment to promote Christian growth'  for everyone, including our campers, guests, and staff. ​

TEEN STAFF - Teens age 14 and up can volunteer on a weekly basis from June 20 - July 30th.  Teens live in staff camp housing and join in summer staff activities.  We recommended to volunteer for a minimum of 2 weeks.  You must be 18 to volunteer for Teen Week, July 11th - 16th.  Teens that volunteer for a week of camp will receive a $50 credit to come during teen week, July 11th - 16th.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS - Adults volunteer on a weekly basis in many areas at camp between June 20th - July 30th. Adult Volunteers stay in camp housing or commute. Work crews are welcome for a weekend or day project anytime during the year. Contact information for setting up a work project is listed at the bottom of the page. Inquire about getting a credit for your child to attend a week of camp.

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Service Projects

Volunteer service groups make a huge difference in our ability to minister effectively. You will work alongside our full-time staff to prepare our grounds for our year-round programs. 

Group Friendly
Great things to do with a youth group, family, or another group that has adult supervision.

Trail Trimming (3-4 people groups) 
Two hours per trail.  Use of power equipment will be necessary and operator must be 18 years old.  Typical group time is 3 – 4 hour.
Tree Removal (2 – 8 people groups)
Help removed downed trees around the camp.  Use of chainsaw by an adult operator is necessary.  Small children can help with branch pick up and clean up with parent oversight.
Wood Splitting (2 – 3 people) 
Help split wood and stack on wood piles throughout camp.
Grass Mowing (1+ person)
Three hour commitment.  Must be 16 to operate mower.
Camp Fire Benches (1+ people) 
Build new benches for our campfire areas and lodge

Family Friendly
All members of your family ages 5 and up

Dorm room detail cleaning (2+ people) -Two hours per room
Barn Clean up (2+ people) – Time is up to you
Branch Clean up (2+ people) – Time is up to you
Trash pick-up around camp (2+ people) – Time is up to you
Flower bed planting (2+ people) – Takes about 3 – 4 hours
Leaf raking (2 people groups, unlimited groups) – Time is up to you, , seasonal from October to November.


Boy Scout Eagle Badge Service Projects
For details please contact the camp

Additional projects can be worked to fit your group or families needs.  Should you have an area of the camp that you would like to work on or improve that is not listed please contact the camp to discuss the project.

Knowledge & Skill Based Projects

Having the wisdom to do the project correctly to last year’s and/or the certification to replace and rebuild the project listed.  Some projects might be good for someone who likes to teach or train your children or others.

Campfire Benches (1+ people) – build new benches for our campfire areas and lodge
Roof Replacement (8 – 15 people) – Weekend of work.  Start Friday evening and end on Saturday evening or Sunday morning.  May require a second weekend depending on building and square footage.  Must be 16 to be on the roof and 18 to operate any of the power equipment used.  Younger children can help to pick up trash from ground.
Painting (2 + people) – Three hour increments or more.  Ability to be detailed oriented, set up and clean area when finished.  Finished project must look professional.
Plumbing (1 + person/people) – Ability to replace insides of toilets, replace full toilet, and also some drain replacement is needed
Electrical (1 or 2+ people) – Replace ballasts and light bulbs throughout camp, take about 2 – 3 hours per project or visit.  Cleaning out of light covers.  Replace old lights with new up to date T-8 or LED fixtures.
Door Trim Replacement (1+ person/people) – Replace trim work in the lodge and around doors that have been replaced.

If you are interested in serving at MCYC as a group or family, fill the Service Project Volunteer form. We'll get back with you and discuss how and when we can connect and make this project happen. Thank you for your willingness to serve.