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Christian Camps

The Salvation Army - Camp Tomahawk

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Approximate Start Date

Start: 13 Jun 2025

Approximate End Date

End: 25 Aug 2025

Camp Type

Christian

Location

64 Boy Scout Rd, Hedgesville, WV 25427

Staff

Total: 60 (12 international staff) aged 18+

Campers

Total: 200 (co-ed camp)

Camp Overview

Located in Hedgesville, West Virginia, (1.5 hours northwest of Washington D.C.) Camp Tomahawk, a program of the Salvation Army services across Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Maryland and the Virginias. Underserved children attend Camp Tomahawk enjoying week long sessions of outdoor adventure and fun. From floating down a creek (tubing), archery, team sports, boating, low ropes, hiking, and camping outdoors, Camp Tomahawk provides a memorable week of a lifetime. Staff share the gospel through a unique outdoor ministry so every camper goes home feeling loved by God and love by the staff. Camp Tomahawk is proudly 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 counsellors with Youth Work experience?

Are you looking to hire counsellors for Special Needs care?​

Are you looking to hire General Counsellors?​

Counsellor Roles:

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

Canoeing
Emotional Disabilities
General Counsellors
Hiking
Learning Difficulties
Mental Disabilities
Orienteering
Overnight Camping
Speech Counsellors
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Hmm... What's your role?

Staff Time Off

Camp sessions run Monday through Saturday morning. Staff time off is most of Saturday until reporting back to camp Sunday evening. Counselors are expected to be with the campers most of the day with scheduled breaks throughout day.

Staff Qualities

-Positive role model for the campers and others
-Camper Focused
-Fun & Flexible
-Responsible
-Hard Working