This will be no ordinary summer
You can make a difference. Live your faith in your work and play. Inspire greatness and create the safe space for kids to be who God created them to be. You'll play hard, and work even harder and it'll make you stretch and grow in ways you haven't before.
College students who want to invest in youth this summer: we would love to meet you! We hire a diverse group of young people who all have a passion to "Be with kids and show them God".
2027 Summer Staff Applications open early November
Let us know you're interested and we will send a reminder!
2026 Positions Full
Be with kids! Live and work alongside the campers, mentoring, guiding and sharing all the fun of camp. Read the full Job Description here.
2026 Positions Full
Support the program of Sonlight Camp through all the behind the scenes work. Program setup and takedown, mowing, dishes, and assisting with light maintenance. Read the full Job Description here
This kitchen position is perfect for someone who enjoys serving others through serving great food and being part of a larger camp community. Great home prepared food is a priority for Sonlight Camp. A summer position with year round possibilities. Read the full Job Description here
This entry level kitchen position is perfect for someone who enjoys cooking and food and wants to learn the ins and outs of a commercial kitchen whilst being a part of the wider camp community. Read the full Job Description here
2026 Positions Full
Capture the spirit of Sonlight in photos, videos, and other media. Your creative vision is required to tell the Sonlight story to parents and camp families. Read the full Job Description here
Sonlight’s Camp Nurses are responsible for the healthcare of campers and staff. Current Colorado (or nurse compact state) RN license required. Read full Job Description here
2026 Positions Full
Due to J-1 Visa requirements all International applicants will need to work with an agency to be eligible for hiring. We love the diversity and enthusiasm International Staff contribute to our community. Limited Openings; Read full Job Description here
Support Guide Position Open/ 2026 Lead Guide filled
An opportunity to spend a month guiding youth in the mighty San Juans. Check out our Adventure Staff positions Read details and full Job Description here
2027 Summer Staff Applications open early November
Summer Dates
Late May - Early August
Why Sonlight? Our camp is small, and the benefits profound. We get to know kids on a personal level, and our impact is great. Each week is a different age group, so activities, worship and everything we do is tailored to that specific age group of campers. We live the Core Values of Sonlight as we work and play together
When does the hiring process begin? Our application process opens Early November. We usually have all of our staff hired by the beginning of April
Where do your staff come from? All over! Our staff are a diverse group of young people from all across the World, many from the United States and a handful of International. Some staff are former campers, others found us on Google, and everything in between. We enjoy having a good mix of folks to have a well balanced team
Is this a paid position? Yes. All of our summer staff positions are paid. In addition to your paycheck you also receive room and board, laundry, and worker’s compensation insurance
When does staff training begin? Staff training begins late May, start dates vary depending on position. The summer season runs through early August. A staff commitment is for the entire summer season
What about health insurance? Sonlight offers a small accident / illness insurance policy for summer staff. It does not cover any pre-existing conditions. It is for injury /illness only. It is a small policy, not major health insurance
Is your program of study camp related? You may be surprised to know that you can get academic credit from working at a summer camp! Sonlight is more than willing to work with college students who are interested in utilizing their summer not only as a summer job but as a paid internship or to receive college credit. Many of Sonlight’s summer positions relate to the following fields of study:
If you are interested in receiving academic credit by working at Sonlight, first check with your advisor. Usually it involves a bit of paperwork on your part. Call us 970.264.4379 (main office)
Sonlight Staff Handbook Everything you need to know about being on staff at Sonlight
Staff Application Start the conversation about whether a staffing position may be right for you
Top reasons to work at camp this summer Provided by the American Camp Association From the American Camp Association:
CONTACT INFO
1536 Sonlight Place
PO Box 536 (USPS)
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Be With kids. Show Them God.
