Developing Disciples & Doing Dishes
Mark 10:45, "For even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many."
Discipleship
Go deeper into God’s word through daily Bible study and conversation with other believers.
Service
Join Michindoh’s mission to “serve the retreat and conference needs of the Body of Christ”
Community
Live and grow in community with other like-minded believers
About
4D stands for "developing disciples and doing dishes." Dishes? That's right! We spend time doing dishes and other kinds of practical service around Michindoh, including getting hands-on experience working with campers as an assistant to the counselors. We want to disciple Christian teens through relational ministry, time in God’s word, and opportunities for service in an environment of fun and friendship. Teens will have opportunities to serve in many different areas of camp, including program, dining hall, and housekeeping. The daily schedule changes to meet the schedule needs of camp, but will include time for daily Bible study, working a shift in the dining hall, while also spending time with their assigned cabin, enjoying fun activities, chapel, and opportunities for relationship building and discipleship.
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Junior hourly staff are also welcome to apply to be a part of the 4D Team.
Program Goals
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Provide minors a summer ministry opportunity that will introduce them to employment in a healthy, safe, and Christian environment.
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Provide a discipleship opportunity under mature and caring Christian leaders who will foster a mentoring relationship, demonstrate a faithful Christian walk, and teach a meaningful and conservative biblical curriculum.
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Provide opportunities for students to get hands-on experience, serve in a leadership role for campers, disciple others, and build relationships, all while they have leaders to help guide them.
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Provide a foundation for continued opportunities for discipleship, training and growth, Christian service, and employment into adulthood.
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Create opportunities to have memorable and fun experiences, and build lifelong friendships.
The Basics
Summer 2026 Dates
June 14th-27th: Staff Training (Required)
Week #1: June 28 - July 3
Week #2: June 5 - June 10
Week #3: June 12 - June 17
Week #4: June 19 - June 24
Week #5: June 26 - August 1st
Qualifications
-Desire to grow in relationship with Jesus
-Teachable
-Good work-ethic
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-Has a desire to work with kids
Teens can work up to the maximum number of weeks based on age: *
(Training weeks not included)
14-15- 3 weeks max.
16-17- 5 weeks max
*However, teens can work fewer weeks than listed based on their schedule, but must attend training in full.
Compensation
$200 per week (first year)
$250 per week (returning)
Housing and meals
Ages
14-17
Weekend Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to stay on weekends if they are working more than one week
If they stay students will get to participate in premium camp activities and attend church
Day in the Life
7:30 am - 8:15 am
8:20 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 10:00 am
10:15 am - 3:30 pm
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3:30pm - 9:00pm
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9:00 pm
10:00 pm
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Wake up with the cabin and go to breakfast
Activity time with cabin(s)
Discipleship and Bible study time
Chapel, lunch, activity, devos, with cabin(s)
Some serve dinner, clean up, wash dishes
Big game, dinner, waterfront, chapel with cabin(s)
Some serve dinner, clean up, wash dishes
Assist counselors with lights out
Lights out
Assisting in housekeeping tasks
Opportunities for on-camp activities for those wanting to stay
Church for those who stay and Meeting/Check in at 1 for all