Site Name: Bethelwoods Camp & Conference Center Position Title: Program Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): York, SC Salary Range: $35,000 to $40,000 Benefits: Benefits include healthcare stipend, on-site housing, annual vacation and sick time Job Description: Bethelwoods is seeing a dynamic candidate for the position of Program Director. We are seeking someone with a camp programming background that is energetic and outgoing. They will be working with our guest groups, plan year-round programming and plan and direct our summer camp programming. The program director will be responsible for all guest groups from booking to post trip ensuring we provide excellent customer service and show them the Christian hospitality we’re known for. Candidate will also plan and mange our summer camp programming along with hiring staff and managing budget. Qualifications include prior camp programming experience, stellar planning and organizational skills, strong leadership and management experience and the ability to work well under pressure and resolve conflicts. Contact Info: Ralph Sweeney 922 W Mt. Gallant Rd York, SC 29745 864-329-4626 | EMAIL Program-Director-Job-Description-9.2025.pdf
Director – Alton L. Collins Retreat Center
Site Name: Alton L. Collins Retreat Center Position Title: Director Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Portland, OR Salary Range: $57,000 to $62,000 Benefits: Health insurance includes family, pension contribution (12%) if employee contributes at least 1%, on-site housing provided, all utilities are paid by the site, meals provided at the center when guests are on site. Job Description: The Director of the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center oversees and manages all retreat center operations; nestled in a mature temperate rainforest ecosystem. The retreat center is part of the Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries (BCRM) of the Oregon-Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our mission is to create sacred spaces of Christian hospitality and learning. The retreat center has a history of focusing on Gracious Hospitality. This job is for you if you can create an environment that is welcoming and educational work with a diversity of religious, non-profit, school, and government agencies manage business operations of the retreat center including but not limited to hospitality, financial reporting, communications, fundraising, staff supervision and growth, and maintenance. Contact Info: Todd Bartlett 1505 Southwest 18th Avenue Portland, OR 97201 5038029211 | EMAIL ALC-director-job-description-09172025.pdf
Youth Program Coordinator – Zephyr Point
Site Name: Zephyr Point Position Title: Youth Program Coordinator Position Type: Year-Round Location (city and state): Zephyr Cove, Nevada Salary Range: $47,840 to $52,000 Benefits: 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discounts Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Youth Program Manager, the Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for working alongside the Programs team to design and implement all youth program offerings at Zephyr Point. A successful candidate will have a passion for facilitating recreational, spiritual, and/or educational events for children and youth with a wide variety of interests and backgrounds. Contact Info: Kerri Jasko 660 Highway 50 P.O. Box 289 Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 775-588-6759 | EMAIL Youth-Program-Coordinator-Job-Description-8.12.25.pdf
The Latest News from the Campfire Collective
The January issue of the association’s Branches enewsletter is now available. It features new social media images for summer staff recruitment and the new Camp and Retreat Sunday resource. https://icont.ac/51cBBIf you did not receive this in your email inbox, you can subscribe by going to the sign-up page.
An Official Statement by the PCCCA Board Concerning Summer Programs at Our Camps and Conference Centers – April 27
The mission of the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association is to equip leaders for vibrant and sustainable ministries. Each PCCCA camp and conference center is unique. They vary in size, location, finances, and focus. A decision for one camp or conference center may or may not be appropriate for another. Currently, many camp leaders and wider leadership are making decisions related to their summer programming in 2020 from how to operate safely in the midst of a pandemic all the way to suspending all summer operations. The decisions made by our camp and conference centers should be expected to be as varied as the sites themselves. During this COVID-19 crisis, PCCCA’s goal is to provide resources and support for our members so that each member site can make the best decision possible according to their unique circumstances. Our prayers are with each of these important ministries.
A Zoom Gathering for our Camp and Conference Leaders is Held Every Third Thursday
Our monthly Zoom calls are held almost every third Thursday of the month at 11:00am EDT. These Zoom call with your fellow camp and conference leaders will cover a specific topic, as well as offer mutual support. We hope you will be a part of this conversation. You can join us for the Zoom call listed below at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88029467322?pwd=NmFXU0RKQytjTUtFOVRKYWxmaVFPZz09. If needed, the passcode is ZA7SUt. Our next Zoom call is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, at 11:00am EasternOur role as Christian camp and retreat leaders is to reach out to others who may not already attend our programs and/or use our facilities for retreats. How is your ministry reaching out to people of color? Whether it be summer participants, summer staff, or retreat groups, how has your camp or retreat center made connections? Have you built any bridges to help meet the needs of these communities? Please come to the call and be ready to share what has worked (and not worked) at your center. Please join us for this time of fellowship and support among your fellow camp and conference leaders. If you have a topic suggestion for a future call, please contact Joel Winchip.
The Virtual Camp Portal for Our PCCCA Member Sites
Are you seeking new ways to offer programming to campers and their families? PCCCA partnering with the Office of Christian Formation of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and the web developer, Worship Times, to offer our member sites a platform for virtual programming. Click on the image to learn more about this exciting new resource.
A Report from the 2020 Maintenance Connection
Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center hosted the 14th gathering of Maintenance Connection with 19 participants representing 5 denominations from 17 different sites across the US and Canada. This year’s event is the largest gathering of resent years, welcoming many new faces and ideas along with renewing old friendships from the past. The event centered on relaxing, renewal of the soul, and continuing education. We learned about “green janitorial supplies,” pest control, and pressure washing to keep our sites clean and appealing. Our day out activities took us to the “toy” store where we were able to ride and explore new equipment, such as a stand-up mower, a riding all-terrain zero turn mower, a riding leaf blower, chain saws and many other wishful items. Next we stopped for a local treat of strawberry shortcake and milkshakes, as it is the middle of strawberry season in Florida. We rounded out our day with a tour of a distillery and then on to downtown Tampa to relax with good food and fellowship. Conversations topics of disaster preparedness, training up the next generation, and preparing for retirement were informative and thought provoking. We thank the Cedarkirk staff for their hospitality, offering vespers in the evening, and the great food that was served. Many of the participants expressed the time that we shared as being just what they needed even as they had many projects they left behind and would return to even more. As we wrapped up the week, we look forward to next year’s event to be held at Crestfield Camp & Conference Center in Slippery Rock Pennsylvania.
COVID-19 Coronavirus: Information for Our PCCCA Members
In light of the Coronavirus, the PCCCA Board feels that a strong policy statement communicated to your constituency is a great way to get ahead of the current wave of uncertainty. If a camp or conference center can create and follow a plan of action for preventing the spread of this infectious virus, they could create an environment that makes our sites one of the safest places for children and youth this summer. In order to help you, we have put together a special page of resources and program suggestions at www.pccca.net/coronavirus. Please check it out and submit suggestions as we continue to update this website. Thank you.