Frequently Asked Questions

That is completely okay, and this does not eliminate you from being a potential Barnabas staffer! We have a whole week of training before any campers arrive to train anyone who has never worked with an individual with special needs before.

Camp Barnabas is located in Southwest Missouri. Our main location is Camp Barnabas at Teas Trail in Purdy, Missouri (you may recognize this location from the Extreme Home Makeover show).

To be on Summer Staff you need to be at least 18 years old, or have graduated high school. Not quite 18? We have other incredible serving opportunities that could use your help each June and July. Learn more here! 

You bet you will. All Summer Staff are paid per session. Email Sammi (Director of Staff) to find out deets: [email protected]).

As an added bonus, we can help you secure internship credit for your hours. See Internship FAQ below. 

As long as you can still bust dance moves in it, yes.

Absolutely. All staff are required to attend a paid Staff Training Week (see above FAQ for dates). 

There will be a dance test. Please come prepared. JUST KIDDING! But do bring all the moves you’ve got.

We’ve got you covered here. Our camp Chef’s whip up delicious eats during the summer and you get to stay in our air-conditioned cabins all summer long at camp. 

During your weekly time off, many of our staff enjoy venturing into town to enjoy local restaurants, snacks and other summer treats.

Of course! Rest is needed. You get roughly 24 hours off at the end of each week for R&R. If you work All Summer, you get an additional 6 days off to use as you choose. 

You did! We are able to provide internship credit accepted by most college departments. Want more information on this? Email [email protected] or [email protected].

We are super pumped to hear that you are interested. You can find our application here and our position list here! Once you have submitted your application, our Staff Director or Staff Intern will contact you to set up an interview!