Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Length of Service: 4-8 weeks

May - July


Reports to:

Camp Director

Overview:

The Camp Mom acts as an assistant to the Camp Care Coordinator and collaborates  with the nurse  and helps counselors care for campers who are struggling physically, emotionally, or behaviorally. Free from daily programmatic and management responsibilities, the Camp Mom is available to be present with campers as the need arises. She contributes to the overall culture and experience of camp for campers and staff by providing gospel-centered care. She will report to the Camp Care Coordinator  and Camp Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Sitting with a camper who is having to sit out during a game until they can rejoin.

  • Processing with a homesick camper while a counselor stays with the rest of the cabin.

  • Assisting the camp nurse in the event of an emergency.

  • Stepping in to help a counselor mediate a conflict between campers. 

  • Praying with and for campers and staff. 

  • Take up a nurturing supporter for the campers and staff . 

  • Have the flexibility to drop in the cabins, activity periods and where she is needed whenever that is. During the day or at night.

  • Qualifications:

  • A self-professing Christ follower, actively involved in a Christian faith community and actively pursuing Christ on a consistent basis.

  • Heart for the nations with proven spiritual leadership experience.

  • Passion for adventure and the outdoors, along with a deep commitment to Christian faith and values.

  • Enjoys relational ministry, knowledgeable about child development, and experienced in caring for kids 7-18 - their own or those of other people.

  • Familiar with Camp BlueSky preferred (e.g. children are former/current campers or staff, former staff member or camper themselves, has volunteered with BlueSky in another capacity)

  • Available for 1-2 weeks of camp

  • Physically able to be on her feet throughout the day.

  • Willing to complete Child Safety Training(digitally)

    Requirements:

  • Commitment to the BlueSky Vision: Purpose, Mission, and Core Values.

  • Willingness to commit for at least 3 weeks (1 staff training week and 2 Camp sessions)