02 Mar 2026
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March 2, 2026 Stephanie Trigueros

Summer Camp Intern

Organization: Hope Church Mississauga
Location: 7755 Tenth Line W, Mississauga, ON L5N 0C4
Duration: May 25th – July 17th
Hours: 35 hrs/week
  • Sunday: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

During Camp (July 6–10): Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Pay: $17.60 per hour
Age Requirement: 18–30

The Summer Camp Intern will play a vital role in assisting with the planning, execution, and supervision of all activities and programs for children attending the Hope Church summer camp. The intern will work closely with church staff to lead Bible-based lessons, engage children in interactive activities, and create a nurturing environment that reflects Christian values and Hope Church Mississauga’s doctrinal statement. This position offers the chance to develop leadership skills, gain ministry experience, and deepen your own faith.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Below is a list of responsibilities expected of the Summer Camp Intern, but not limited to:

  • Work in agreement insofar as possible with HCM by-laws.
  • Assist in planning, overseeing, and facilitating daily camp activities, including Bible lessons, crafts, games, and group discussions.
  • Prepare and teach lessons that are age-appropriate, Christ-centered, and engaging for children.
  • Create and distribute camp-related materials and media to the church and neighbouring community
  • Supervise campers to ensure their safety and encourage positive biblical behaviour aligned with Hope church principles and biblical teachings.
  • Support the logistical setup and teardown of events and activities, such as field trips, worship times, and special events related to camp and our Hope Kids Program.
  • Recruit, coordinate, and schedule volunteers and workers for camp.
  • Communicate effectively with camp staff, volunteers, and parents.
  • Model Christian values through actions, attitude, and leadership.
  • Participate in necessary staff meetings, and training sessions, and provide feedback to improve camp operations.
  • Assist in the preparation and cleanup of camp spaces and materials.
  • Build relationships with campers and provide guidance and support in their spiritual development and discipleship.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to serve in a Christian ministry setting.
  • Experience working with children in a volunteer or paid capacity, or possessing a strong desire and passion to work with children.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Enthusiasm, energy, and a passion for sharing and teaching the Bible.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to take initiative and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
  • Completion of a valid police check

APPLICATION PROCESS: PRESENT A PREPARED LESSON

As part of the application process, you will be asked to prepare and present a 15-minute sample lesson designed for children between the ages of 4 and 10. The lesson must be Christ-centered and interactive. This lesson must include a doctrine of sin and our need for a Saviour, as well as the gospel’s invitation, and the good news that is found in Jesus. You can choose a passage in the Bible that is a story or a teaching. Below is a sample scenario for your presentation that you can use as a template or reference. You cannot use this same passage.

Passage: The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Objective: To teach children the importance of loving others, regardless of their background, and treating everyone with kindness and compassion.

Lesson Structure:

  1. Introduction (2 minutes)
    1. Begin by asking the children if they’ve ever helped a friend or a stranger in need, or when they didn’t help someone in need. Get a few examples to engage them.
    2. Introduce the story of the Good Samaritan, providing context about how people from different backgrounds were treated in biblical times.
    3. Briefly share that, as much as we know the right thing to do, we often fail to do it. Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan helps us understand the requirement of love we should show all people in light of His love shown towards us.
  2. Opening Prayer (1 minute)
    1. Lead a brief, simple prayer asking God to help the children learn and apply the lesson to their lives.
  3. Bible Story (4 minutes)
    1. Read or narrate the parable from the Bible in a way that’s engaging, using simple language.
    2. Include visual aids, such as pictures or a short video (if available), to help bring the story to life.
  4. Interactive Teaching and Discussion (5 minutes)
    1. Ask the children questions about the story:
      1. “Why do you think the other people didn’t stop to help?”
      2. “What makes the Good Samaritan different from the other people?”
    2. Include the children in the story
      1. Humanity’s state of being fallen in sin (Romans 3:10)
      2. Our and the world’s unwillingness or inability to meet our need for forgiveness (Psalm 32:3)
      3. The reality of our health and lives left untreated by God (Romans 6:23)
      4. How Jesus is the better Good Samaritan and what He did to bring about our healing and salvation (1 Peter 2:23-24)
    3. Application for the children
      1. How do we receive the help Jesus offers us? (Admit we are sinners, Believe Jesus can forgive us, and commit to follow Him)
      2. How can we reflect Jesus’ love for others?
        1. Discuss how they can be like the Good Samaritan in their own lives (e.g., sharing the message of healing, being loving to others, helping a classmate who is hurt, or standing up for someone being treated unfairly).
  5. Activity (2 minutes)
    1. Pair the children up and have them act out short skits showing ways to help others in everyday situations.
  6. Closing Prayer (1 minute)
    1. Close with a prayer, asking God to open the eyes of the children to accept the help He offers so that everyone shows kindness and love to others as the Good Samaritan did.

The sample presentation provides an opportunity to demonstrate teaching and leadership abilities while delivering a lesson aligned with the church’s values.

Evaluation Criteria: Engagement, clarity, interactivity, gospel accuracy, creativity, and demonstration of Christian values.

CONTACT

To apply, email phil@hopemississauga.ca with:

  1. “Summer Camp Intern 2026 Job Application” as your subject line
  2. Your 15‑minute sample lesson outline
  3. Resume
  4. Contact information for two references 

We can’t wait to hear from you!