Living River Summer Camp Staff
Why work at summer camp?
Summer camp is a place for people to come together and create something truly unique. Living River is a place to gain invaluable experience in not only work but also life. People who work at camp have listed it as one of the most important experiences of their lives. As a workplace, summer camp offers the chance to gain skills like leadership, time management, teamwork, communication, teaching, and much more. Living River is a fun work environment where counselors make lifelong friends and have a lifelong impact on their campers.
Summer camp is a place for people to come together and create something truly unique. Living River is a place to gain invaluable experience in not only work but also life. People who work at camp have listed it as one of the most important experiences of their lives. As a workplace, summer camp offers the chance to gain skills like leadership, time management, teamwork, communication, teaching, and much more. Living River is a fun work environment where counselors make lifelong friends and have a lifelong impact on their campers.
2025 Counselor Quotes:
“Starting my first summer as a counselor at Living River (LR), I didn’t know what to expect. It was my first time ever being at a summer camp, my first camp job, and to be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of the outdoors, which made the experience feel even more scary at first. But despite all of that, LR quickly became more than just a job— it became a space where I grew in ways I never expected. I saw campers who were also new, just like me—unsure, nervous, and figuring things out—and that helped me realize I wasn’t alone. I learned how to lead with patience, how to connect with people from all different backgrounds, and how to show up as my full self even when I felt out of place. Being a counselor taught me that you don’t have to have it all figured out to make an impact—you just have to care, listen, and be willing to grow. LR reminded me of the power of simply showing up, not just for others, but for myself too. It challenged me, stretched me, and gave me something I’ll carry with me long after the summer ended.” -Tytianna Ransom, first-time counselor
“All three of my summers as a Living River counselor have changed me for the better as an individual and grown the confidence I feel about my future career as a teacher. Forming connections with campers has been such a special and unique opportunity for me to grow as a leader, a mentor, a teacher, and much more. Living River appeared in my life when I was feeling a little unsure about things, and the genuine love and acceptance that I felt from everyone, pretty much immediately, changed me and the way that I am towards others. It often feels like God knew exactly where I needed to be right then, and made sure I would be put there. I will never stop thanking God for getting to be a counselor at this wonderful place!” -Bel Marshall, Returning Counselor
“Starting my first summer as a counselor at Living River (LR), I didn’t know what to expect. It was my first time ever being at a summer camp, my first camp job, and to be honest, I’ve never been a big fan of the outdoors, which made the experience feel even more scary at first. But despite all of that, LR quickly became more than just a job— it became a space where I grew in ways I never expected. I saw campers who were also new, just like me—unsure, nervous, and figuring things out—and that helped me realize I wasn’t alone. I learned how to lead with patience, how to connect with people from all different backgrounds, and how to show up as my full self even when I felt out of place. Being a counselor taught me that you don’t have to have it all figured out to make an impact—you just have to care, listen, and be willing to grow. LR reminded me of the power of simply showing up, not just for others, but for myself too. It challenged me, stretched me, and gave me something I’ll carry with me long after the summer ended.” -Tytianna Ransom, first-time counselor
“All three of my summers as a Living River counselor have changed me for the better as an individual and grown the confidence I feel about my future career as a teacher. Forming connections with campers has been such a special and unique opportunity for me to grow as a leader, a mentor, a teacher, and much more. Living River appeared in my life when I was feeling a little unsure about things, and the genuine love and acceptance that I felt from everyone, pretty much immediately, changed me and the way that I am towards others. It often feels like God knew exactly where I needed to be right then, and made sure I would be put there. I will never stop thanking God for getting to be a counselor at this wonderful place!” -Bel Marshall, Returning Counselor
