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Staff and Employment Info

The staff relationship is the KEY to assuring a fun-filled summer and we have some great ones! Counselors at Hidden Pines Ranch have demonstrated leadership and outdoor living skills, and are excited about sharing their experiences and their Christian faith with children. They participate in thorough pre-camp training and are selected based on their practical experience, educational background, and enthusiasm for working with children. The Traditional Camp maintains an average staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8.

Employment Opportunities

Hidden Pines Ranch hires about 35 camp counselors for each season, and we enjoy a high rate of returning staff. We seek enthusiastic and motivated individuals, generally 18 or older, who have a passion for working with children and have developed leadership skills in activity areas offered at the Ranch (see Camping Programs section.) We offer competitive pay, a fun environment, most evenings and weekends free, a great tan, and a chance to positively impact the lives of children--priceless.

For the 2012 season, we may have openings in the following specific areas:

Traditional Camp counselors (certified lifeguards preferred)
Counselors experienced with horses
Wranglers (help with riding): Ages 15+

Qualifications:

· Minimum: High School Graduate (college experience is preferred)

· Desire and ability to work and play with children in an outdoor setting

(prior experience working with children is strongly preferred)

· Ability to teach various activities

· Willing to share your faith with staff and campers

· Ability to put campers first, peers second

· Character, integrity, adaptability, enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control are all taken into consideration before hiring

Staff training for the 2012 season will take place Monday – Friday the week of June 11. Employment hours are 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Monday - Friday, June 18 through August 10. All counselors will staff the Bible Camp as part of staff training – Wednesday through Friday, June 13 to 15. Select staff members will also work an overnight camp-out.

To Apply

If you are searching for an enriching summer adventure, and would like to complete an application, just click on the following link to download and print our application as a PDF document. Please complete the form by hand and mail it with a cover note to: Hidden Pines Ranch 10670 75th Street Stillwater, MN 55082. Before applying, please become familiar with our Staff Expectations sheet.

2012 Staff Application
Staff Expectations

To view these documents, you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader version 6.0 or greater. If you do not have this, it can be downloaded free from the Adobe website by clicking here.

If you are unable to download the form, please email us at Camp@HiddenPinesRanch.net or call us at 651-430-1282, and we will be happy to ground mail a copy to you.

Professional Staff

Gregg and Robin Ellingson are the proud owners and directors of Hidden Pines Ranch. They believe that all children have special gifts and talents. Their primary goal at camp is to provide a place where each child can develop his or her skills in a safe, comfortable and challenging environment. Along with their three children, they will open their home for the 16^th summer to provide a wonderful place for kids to grow, learn and have fun.

Assistant Camp Director, Debbie Lyons, returns for her 28^th summer at Hidden Pines Ranch. As assistant director, Debbie brings a wealth of camping knowledge and does a fantastic job leading our camp programming, our Friday special events, and a host of other camp activities and programs. She is a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, is married to Rich and the mother of three boys. Debbie and Rich's youngest son is a fifth grader and one of HPR's most experienced campers.

Staff Forms – for use upon hire only

· Staff Health History (All staff)

· Staff Bio (All staff)

· W-4 (All staff)

· I-9 (New staff)

· ACA Voluntary Disclosure (New Staff)