WELCOME!
Anything on this site is subject to change. Please check back often as regulations change and we adapt.
Congratulations on being accepted to serve on Summer Staff at Timber Wolf Lake! We are grateful for your commitment to serve this summer! You are about to embark on an incredible journey that will allow you to grow in your relationship with the Lord and set the stage for others to experience Jesus, too. Your service is an integral part of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to campers. We pray that God will bring you to this assignment with a deep sense of calling and a servant's attitude.
We ask that you carefully read ALL THIS INFORMATION as it contains details that will prepare you for your assignment. There are also several paperwork items that must be completed in a timely manner.
SESSION DATES
Session 1: May 31 - June 25
Session 1 Coordinators: TBA!
Session 2: June 25 - July 19
Session 2 Coordinators: TBA!
Session 3: July 19 - August 9
Session 3 Coordinators: TBA!
paperwork
To secure your spot on Summer Staff, the following items must be completed as soon as possible. Assigned positions are subject to change based on camping needs upon arrival.
- Health Form - Please select "Camp trip 72 hours OR MORE". Select your session and Summer Staff as guest type.
- TWL Summer Staff Travel Form - Review the travel information below BEFORE completing this form.
- Personnel Record - Please note: all signatures must be handwritten, original signatures. Cannot be completed electronically. Please email a scan/photo of the completed form to svendal@twl.younglife.org
If you have questions or concerns in filling out these forms, please reach out to your Summer Staff coordinator or Sarah Vendal at svendal@twl.younglife.org.
Travel Information
If driving...
Please arrive at camp between 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM on the first day of the session you were assigned to. Departure is 7:30 AM on the last day of the session.
If flying...
ONLY FLY TO/FROM GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Timber Wolf Lake will provide a shuttle to and from the Gerald R. Ford Airport for a $25 fee on the first and last day of each session. Book your flight to arrive no later than 3:00 PM (ET) on the first day of your session and plan to meet outside Baggage Claim by 3:30 PM (ET). Your departure flight should be no earlier than 11:00 AM (ET) on the last day of the session.
**Cost must be paid prior to your arrival.**
You are responsible for all transportation to and from Timber Wolf. If you are not able to follow the travel guidelines, please contact our office.
Packing Suggestions & Camp Standards
- Comfortable appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Job-specific clothing & shoes (communicated in job description)
- Sweatshirt or jacket (summer nights in Michigan can get chilly!)
- Raincoat
- Swimwear (one-piece or tankini, trunks or shorts)
- Pajamas/sleepwear
- Laundry bag
- Bible, notebook & pens
- Money to spend in camp store, snack bar, & coffee shop
- Flashlight
- Reusable water bottle
- Alarm clock & watch (alarms not provided!)
- Sunglasses
- Hair-ties
- Suncreen & insect repellant
- Shower caddy & shower shoes
- Personal toiletries
- Prescription medications (anything you need with you for the month in it's original prescription container labeled with your name to be turned in to nurse)
- Beach towel
- Theme night outfit (talk to your coordinator about theme nights for your session!)
**Please remember to use appropriate discretion for clothing and hygiene choices. Be sure to carefully and completely read the Timber Wolf Lake Summer Staff Guiding Principles for Dress.
TWL Summer Staff Job Descriptions
A few notes...
Please do NOT bring any over the counter medications with you to camp. We have a fully-stocked infirmary and medical staff on camp at all times if you need any medications. If you take a prescription medication, please bring it in the original container with your name on it. It will be stored in the infirmary and given to you as prescribed.
Linens, a pillow, blanket, and towel are provided. Laundry will be done for you once each week. You'll receive a numbered bag upon your arrival at camp; we ask that you write your number on all your tags, which allows us to sort laundry more efficiently. You may also want to write your initials on the tags of all clothing to ensure that there will be no mix-ups.
Young Life camps have a policy of no electronic devices (including cell phones) for campers. As a staff, we encourage minimal cellphone usage in public areas. A specific electronics policy will be communicated to you by the Summer Staff Coordinators. Timber Wolf-owned computers are not available for personal use.
Communication
Mail/Shipping Address
All mail is delivered to the post office and picked up by the town runner daily, then sorted for pickup. Please be patient as we receive & sort mail for all pupils on camp.
Friends and family can use the following address for you. Please note that your name and “"SS" followed by your session number are required for the letter/package to be successfully delivered:
Timber Wolf Lake phone number can be used for emergencies:
(231) 839-7552
Summer office hours are 8:00am - 6:00pm ET
we can't wait to see you!
Our staff and countless other volunteers and friends of YL are praying for you! Join us in praying for your time here, and time spent hearing the Gospel across all other YL camps!
If you need anything, have any questions, comments, or concerns- please don't hesitate to reach out to us or your SS Coordinators!