Summer staff details:
- Camp takes place in Walkerville, Michigan, about 90 minutes from Grand Rapids.   One week for City Camp scheduled within the City of Grand Rapids.  Transportation to and from camp is available. 
- Meals, lodging and activities are all provided for summer staff while on-site. 
- Camp jobs range in pay from $40 to $70 per day, dependent on role and relevant experience. 
- Adult summer staff for Camp Tall Turf spend two weeks before camp begins in orientation.  Staff are trained in safety regulations, emergency procedures and communication, behavior management techniques, child abuse prevention, appropriate staff and camper behavior, and procedures for supervision. Additional training for specific roles is also provided.
- 100 percent of the lead staff in counseling and programs are at least 18 years old.
- The same qualities of trustworthiness and dependability sought by any employer are valued commodities in camp employees. Also, the ability to adapt to a variety of situations, empathy for and ability to work with camp clientele, a strong self-image and an outgoing personality are important characteristics for camp staff.
- All summer staff must have a clear criminal background check and provide copies of all relevant certifications.  

Tall Turf Ministries uses campus visits, Indeed, Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), Handshake and other avenues to recruit summer staff.  If you would like to partner with TTM in promoting employment opportunities, please contact our team.