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Broken Arrow Ranch
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Summer staff

Spend your summer at camp.

Lead a cabin, teach an activity or keep camp running behind the scenes. Applications for summer 2027 are open, and pay starts at $2,500.

Staff arrive
June 6
Training
June 6 to 16
Camp wraps up
July 27
Minimum age
16
Watch

Hear it from the staff.

Staff share what a summer at Broken Arrow Ranch is really like.

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Staff video
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Why work at camp

More than a summer job.

01
You grow too

Staff spend the summer deepening their own walk with God while helping campers do the same.

02
The work matters

Every session is built to show campers who God is and how much He loves them.

03
The team

The people are the best part of camp, from the ranger to the director to the staff beside you.

04
Time off on the water

A 10-mile lake, a sand beach and a pool. Many activities are open to staff during time off.

05
A real cabin New staff cabin

Staff cabins have air conditioning, heat, and their own bathroom and shower. One of them is brand new.

06
The view

The campfire bowl sits on the hill above the lake. The sunsets are hard to beat.

Sunset over Tuttle Creek Lake at Broken Arrow Ranch
Core values

Seven things we look for.

These are the values our staff live by all summer. Each one comes from Scripture.

Growth
Rom. 12:2, Phil. 1:9-12, 2 Pet. 1:5-8
Integrity
2 Sam. 23:3-4, Ps. 1:1-3, Prov. 27:19
Enthusiasm
Prov. 17:22, Rom. 12:11, Gal. 6:9
Safety
Ps. 37:3, Prov. 18:10, Isa. 26:3-4
Professionalism
Phil. 1:27, Phil. 4:8-9, Col. 3:23
Flexibility
Prov. 19:11, 1 Cor. 9:19-23, Phil. 4:12-13
Family
John 13:34, Rom. 12:4-5, 1 Cor. 12:12-26
Summer positions

Find your spot.

Cabins and program
  • Counselors
  • Boys and Girls Directors
  • Programming
  • Media
Lake, pool and trail
  • Waterfront and Lifeguards
  • Pool
  • Equestrian
  • Mountain Biking
Activity staff
  • Go-Karts
  • Archery
  • Frisbee Golf
  • Crafts
  • Nature
Behind the scenes
  • Food Services
  • Office
  • Maintenance

Some positions, such as aquatics, require certifications.

How to apply

From application to staff.

1
Apply

Fill out the application on UltraCamp. New and returning staff use the same one.

2
References

Give us people who know you well. We will reach out to them.

3
Background check

Every staff member completes a comprehensive background check.

4
Interview

Talk with the camp director about where you fit.

Staff questions

Before you apply.

Have a question that is not here? Email the camp director.

Nick Snell
Nick Snell
Camp Director
nsnell@ks-ne.org

What does it pay?

Summer staff pay starts at $2,500.

Can I apply if I'm under 18?

Yes. You can apply at 16.

What if I can't work the whole summer?

Apply anyway and tell us your dates. We decide case by case, and it has worked out for staff before.

What experience do I need?

None is required, though time as a camper or staff member helps. We look for a growing relationship with God, a love for kids, a strong work ethic, a team attitude and flexibility.

Can staff do the activities?

Yes. Many of them are open to staff during time off.

Can staff drive the jet skis?

Yes, with a Kansas boating safety certificate.

Ready for summer 2027?

Applications are open now for ages 16 and up.

Apply on UltraCamp