Trout Lake Camps is located in Pine River, Minnesota — right in the heart of north-central Minnesota's woods and lake country. Our property sits on 325 acres of woods and lake shoreline on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes, where sparkling water, tall trees, and starry skies are just part of the everyday experience.

It's your Christ-centered home away from home — a place where friends, faith, and fun come together in the beauty of nature.

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus – Why do you Believe in Jesus? What is the gospel? How can someone have a personal relationship with Jesus? Trout staff members should have personal ownership in their relationship with Christ and be open to share that with kids when they ask.
• Believe in the Bible – Trout staff members believe the Bible and it's teachings to be true and point kids to the central truths of scripture.
• Hard workers -- people who are respectful, responsible, and fun 
• All-In, Trout staff members view their job as their mission rather than just a job
• Lean Forward – Staff members have "can-do", "how can I help?" type of attitudes. When they see problems, they take initiative to fix them themselves
• Love Kids – From the Kitchen, to Housekeeping staff to Lifeguards, we look for people who have a heart for kids, young and old
• Trout staff members don't Take themselves too seriously – They understand the value of humor and know how to always make the best out of a bad situation. 

Cabin Leaders live with their assigned campers (same gender) for a week of camp. Program and Support Staff live in dorm-styled cabins with 3-14 other summer staff also by gender.

Staff Training: May 28th - June 12th, 2027
Summer Camp: June 13th - August 27th, 2027

International positions will fill up fast. If you are an interested returner, they will fill even faster! (October-November). If you are interested, complete an application as soon as possible to get the ball rolling. The visa process can take quite a bit of time, so we recommend moving fast.

Opening Day (Sunday)
11:15am – 12:00pm Staff Chapel
12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch / Team Meetings / Weekly Welcome
1:30pm Meet you Supervisor / Get ready for Campers Arrival
2:30pm – 5:00pm Campers Arrive / Work Areas
5:00pm Dinner
5:30 – 10:00pm Camp Orientation, Chapel, Evening Games
10:00pm Get Ready for Bed
10:30pm Lights Out
Monday – Friday
7:00am - 7:4:45 - Cabin Leader Meeting/Campers Wake Up
8:15am Breakfast
9:00am – 10:00am Cabin Cleanup, TAG Time
10:00am–12:00pm Bible X, Cabin Discussion / Skills Classes
12:15pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:15pm – 2:30pm Cabin Activity
2:30pm - 3:15pm Ministry Teams
3:20pm — 5:15 Free Time, Cabin Activity
5:30pm — Dinner
6:00pm – 10:00pm Evening Games, Chapel, Cabin Discussion
10:00pm Get Ready for Bed
10:30pm Lights Out
Closing Day (Typically Saturday)
7:00 am – 10:00am Pack up Campers, Follow Closing Day Schedule
10:00am – 10:30am Closing Camp Show with Campers and Parents
11:00 am – 12:00pm Cleaning Assignments
12:00pm –12th Hour All Camp Meeting
12:30pm – Lunch for Camp Staff

First off, you can expect to work hard, have fun, make friends, serve God, and grow as a leader. You will also have all food, housing and laundry provided to you throughout your employment. A modest stipend will be provided to cover other living expenses, travel, and leisure activities. We are located in a woodsy area, so computer access is limited (usually 1-2 times per week), but you will be able to regularly connect with home. If all that isn't enough—we also provide FREE STAFF T-SHIRTS!