2026 Camp Staff
Team up and have the best summer of your life bringing campers to Christ. Camp Tekakwitha is looking for faith-filled, caring, and hardworking staff members who love radiant sunsets, powerful worship, making lifelong friendships, and having outdoor adventures with young people. Living at the gorgeous Prairie Star Ranch is icing on the cake!
2026 Camp Staff
Team up and have the best summer of your life bringing campers to Christ. Camp Tekakwitha is looking for faith-filled, caring, and hardworking staff members who love radiant sunsets, powerful worship, making lifelong friendships, and having outdoor adventures with young people. Living at the gorgeous Prairie Star Ranch is icing on the cake!
Team up and have the best summer of your life bringing campers to Christ.
A Day in the Life
Mission
The mission of Camp Tekakwitha is to bring youth and families to Christ. We do this through a variety of ways including: adventure catechesis, radical hospitality, and time spent together in the sacraments and in creation.
Our Community & Culture
- Jesus Christ is at the center of everything we do
- We strive to exude a culture of prayer and fellowship, joy and fun
- We are a community of servant leaders who live in fellowship together, forming deep bonds and encouraging each other to strive for ever deeper holiness
Our Prayer
- Prayer is the cornerstone of our relationship with Jesus Christ, that which strengthens us and gives us the grace we need to pour ourselves out on mission each day.
- Dedicated personal prayer time every morning
- All-Camp Mass on the opening and closing day of each camp session, with optional daily Mass in-between
- Weekly Camp-wide Deep Prayer Night (DPN) with Eucharistic Adoration and prayer teams
- Night Prayer with cabin staff before going to bed
Our 2026 Schedule
Ropes Training (Ropes Crew Only) | May 18-22
Blue Team Arrival | May 25
All Staff Training | May 26 at 9:00am - May 31 at noon
June Session
Junior High 1 | May 31 at 9:00pm - June 6 at 1:30pm
Kateri 1 | June 7 at 9:00 pm - June 10 at 9:30 pm
Family Camp II Special Needs | June 11 at 6:00 pm - June 14 at 2:00 pm
Junior High 2 | June 14 at 9:00 pm - June 20 at 1:30 pm
Kateri 2 | June 21 at 9:00 pm - June 24 at 9:30 pm
Family Camp II Spanish | June 25 at 6:00pm - June 28 at 2:00pm
BREAK (June 29-July 4)
July Session
Kateri 3 | July 5 at 9:00 pm - July 8 at 9:30 pm
Family Camp I | July 9 at 6:00 pm - July 12 at 2:00 pm
Junior High 3 | July 12 at 9:00 pm - July 18 at 1:30 pm
Sr. High Extreme | July 19 at 9:00pm - July 26 at 2:00 pm
Camp Staff Info
2026 Camp Staff Schedule
2026 STAFF SCHEDULE CAMPS
May 18-22 Ropes Training
May 25 Blue Team Arrives
May 26 9:00 a.m. Staff Training Begins
May 31 Staff Training Ends Noon
May 31 9 pm-June 6 1:30 pm Junior High 1
June 7 9pm-June 10 9:30 pm Kateri 1
June 11 6 pm-June 14 2 pm Family Camp II Special Needs
June 14 9 pm-June 20 1:30 Junior High 2
June 21 9 pm-June 24 9:30 pm Kateri 2
June 25 at 6 pm-June 28 2 pm Family Camp III Spanish
BREAK (June 29-July 4)
July 5 9 pm -July 8 9:30 pm Kateri 3
July 9 6 pm-July 12 2 pm Family Camp 1
July 12 9 pm-July 18 1:30 pm Junior High 3
July 19 9 pm -July 26 2 pm Sr. High Extreme
Camp Staff Packing List
- Clothes for all weather; shirts, shorts, raincoat, jeans horseback riding,
- flannel/sweatshirt, swimsuit (one piece for girls)
- Sunglasses (not your favorite pair)
- Watch
- Alarm Clock (or watch w/alarm)
- Hats
- Flashlight
- Sandals or flip flops or crocs for showering
- Shoes with a back for swimming (no flip flops)
- Tennis Shoes (extra pair may be used for swimming)
- Bedding, sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket
- Towels & washcloths (swim towel & shower towel)
- Toiletries, includes deodorant, shampoo, body soap, etc.
- Personal Medication (will be kept in Nurse’s office)
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen & Bug Spray
- Blanket or Seat Cushion for sitting outside
- Bible (Old & New Testament NAB version is norm at camp)
- Ziploc bag to kept Bible dry at camp
- Journal and stationery
- Pens/markers and a sharpie
- Rosary, other prayer material
- Snacks in an airtight plastic container*
- Coffee mug and coffee / creamer to share*
- Wrinkle release spray*
- Hammock*
- Cards for breaks*
- *OPTIONAL
Camp Theme Days 2026 TBA
- Monday: Monochromatic Monday
- Tuesday: Tropical Tuesday
- Wednesday: KC / Royals Wednesday
- Thursday: American Thursday
- Friday: Tie-dye / Flannel Friday
Staff Roles at Camp
There is a great longing in the boy of the Church to carry forward the mission Christ entrusted to each of his disciples. Our staff recognize this thirst and seek to guide the souls of all who enter our gates to fall ever more in love with Jesus Christ.
Lead Counselors (LCOs)
LCOs lead a cabin of campers on the Christian walk during their week at camp. They spend their days directly with their cabin, leading their campers to each activity, facilitating bible studies, leading prayer, and caring for the needs of each individual camper. During the evenings and at meals, they are joined by their Sherpa counselors in pouring into the campers in their care.
Sherpa Counselors
Sherpa counselors spend time facilitating activities and doing behind the scenes tasks that keep camp running. They can be found working in the office or kitchen, leading staffed activities (like ropes, archery, waterfront, etc), or preparing evening activities. When they're not doing one of these other jobs, they will be spending time with their cabin and working with their LCO.
Blue Team
Modeled after Mary, Blue Team exists to direct, support, and animate the mission of Camp. Blue Team members are returning staff with demonstrated leadership skills who have been invited to serve staff and campers in this unique capacity. They oversee areas such as the kitchen, waterfront, social media, etc. and are available to help when staff have questions or need assistance or support.
Staff Roles at Camp
There is a great longing in the boy of the Church to carry forward the mission Christ entrusted to each of his disciples. Our staff recognize this thirst and seek to guide the souls of all who enter our gates to fall ever more in love with Jesus Christ.
Lead Counselors (LCOs)
LCOs lead a cabin of campers on the Christian walk during their week at camp. They spend their days directly with their cabin, leading their campers to each activity, facilitating bible studies, leading prayer, and caring for the needs of each individual camper. During the evenings and at meals, they are joined by their Sherpa counselors in pouring into the campers in their care.
Sherpa Counselors
Sherpa counselors spend time facilitating activities and doing behind the scenes tasks that keep camp running. They can be found working in the office or kitchen, leading staffed activities (like ropes, archery, waterfront, etc), or preparing evening activities. When they're not doing one of these other jobs, they will be spending time with their cabin and working with their LCO.
Blue Team
Modeled after Mary, Blue Team exists to direct, support, and animate the mission of Camp. Blue Team members are returning staff with demonstrated leadership skills who have been invited to serve staff and campers in this unique capacity. They oversee areas such as the kitchen, waterfront, social media, etc. and are available to help when staff have questions or need assistance or support.
Nursing Corps
The Nursing Corps is responsible for caring for the acute physical, mental, and emotional needs of campers and staff. Under a Registered Nurse, they administer basic medical care, dispense medications, assess and mitigate risks, and respond to emergency situations.
Kitchen Directors
The Kitchen Directors are responsible for the food preparation and service for around 250 people. With the help of Sherpa counselors, they provide three meals a day and snacks for campers and staff.
Some of the benefits
In addition to being on mission for Jesus Christ and his Church, there are a lot of extra reasons to spend your summer at Camp Tekakwitha!
- Bi-weekly direct deposit paycheck
- Meals and air-conditioned housing
- Living in an intentional Catholic community
- Weekly faith formation sessions and daily opportunities for spiritual growth
- Friendships that last a lifetime
- Training in a variety of areas such as: discipleship, ministry of presence, small group facilitation, challenge course facilitation, life-guarding
- An alumni network of 1500+ Camp Tekakwitha Staff
- Certifications that can transfer to jobs during the school year
- A job filled with joy, purpose, and growth!
FAQs and helpful info
What are the qualifications to work at Camp Tekakwitha?
- Graduating high school senior
- Completion of VIRTUS child protection program (completed during staff training)
- A love for Jesus and their Catholic faith
- Enjoying working outdoors and with children/families
Am I required to work all summer?
- We want all who come to Camp Tekakwitha to have the greatest and fullest experience that they can have. We have found that working a full June or July session (or a full summer!) provides the greatest experience to our staff as well as the campers we serve.
What should I pack?
- Clothes for all weather; shirts, shorts, raincoat, flannel/sweatshirt, swimsuit (one piece for girls)
- Sunglasses (not your favorite pair)
- Watch
- Alarm Clock (or watch w/alarm)
- Hats
- Flashlight
- Sandals or flip flops or crocs for showering
- Shoes with a back for swimming (no flip flops)
- Tennis Shoes (extra pair may be used for swimming)
- Bedding, sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket
- Towels & washcloths (swim towel & shower towel)
- Toiletries, includes deodorant, shampoo, body soap, etc.
- Personal Medication (will be kept in Nurse’s office)
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen & Bug Spray
- Blanket or Seat Cushion for sitting outside
- Bible (Old & New Testament NAB version is norm at camp)
- Ziploc bag to kept Bible dry at camp
- Journal and stationery
- Pens/markers and a sharpie
- Rosary, other prayer material
- Snacks in an airtight plastic container*
- Coffee mug and coffee / creamer to share*
- Wrinkle release spray*
- Hammock*
- Cards for breaks*
*OPTIONAL
2026 Theme Days
Theme Days are a fun camp tradition.
- Monday: Monochromatic Monday
- Tuesday: Tropical Tuesday
- Wednesday: KC / Royals Wednesday
- Thursday: America Thursday
- Friday: Tie-dye / Flannel Friday
The Inside Scoop
Take a real look at the fun, the sweat, the friendships, the laughter, the joy and everything else that makes Camp Staff awesome.
The Inside Scoop
Take a real look at the fun, the sweat, the friendships, the laughter, the joy and everything else that makes Camp Staff awesome.
How To apply
1. Reach Out – If you were on staff in the summer of 2025, email Dcn. Dana (youth@archkck.org) a paragraph about why you want to work in 2026, roles you are willing to serve in, and a phone number where he can call to interview you. If you do so by January 1, you may be able to skip the application process.
2. Complete the application.
3. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted by Camp Tekakwitha with next steps!
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