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Camps for Under-Served Communities

Camp Happyland

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 13 Jun 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Under-Served

Location

21457 Happyland Drive, Richardsville, VA, 22736

Staff

Total: 80 (12 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 200 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Located in Richardsville, Virginia just 1.5 hours from Washington D.C., Camp Happyland offers an exciting summer destination for more than 1,000 youth from communities that the Salvation Army serves in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Maryland and the Virginias.

Children learn about their faith through a safe and enjoyable camping experience. From music conservatory, arts and crafts, competitive team sports, teen leadership initiatives, outdoor education, high/low ropes, to spiritual formations. Camp Happyland is accredited by the American Camp Association and member of the Christian Camp & Conference Association.

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Do you have the skills they're looking for?

We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill. Look out for the big thumbs up!

Are you looking to hire counsellors with a Christian background?

Are you looking to hire Experienced Youth Workers?

Are you looking to hire General Counsellors?

Are you looking to hire Waterfront staff and Lifeguards?

Counsellor Roles:

Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!

Acting/Drama
Animal/Farm Care
Arts & Crafts
Astronomy
Canoeing
Christian Bible Study
Climbing/Wall Tower
Dance
Digital Photography
General Counsellors
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Kayaking
Kiln or Wheel
Leatherwork
Lifeguarding
Orienteering
Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Cooking
Overnight Camping
Paddle Boarding
Painting
Photography
Rock Climbing
Science
Swimming
Wildlife
Woodwork
Youth Work
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Hmm... What's your role?

Staff Time Off

Most weekends are off and staff are permitted to leave camp.

Staff Qualities

- Christian
- Communicates effectively
- Creative
- Positive role model
- Trustworthy
- "Coachable"