Happy March, Summer Staff!!
It’s finally here! You will find out your camp team THIS MONTH!! Friends, we are just 30 days away from Staff Match, which means that the summer will be here before you know it! Check out our March Summer Staff Newsletter for everything you need to know!
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SUMMER STAFF LUNCHES!
Come join us at our brand NEW office in Watkinsville, Ga for a free lunch and fun hangs with all of the Connect Ministries team! The dates and details are as follows:
Friday, March 17 @ 12:30pm
Friday, April 14 @ 12:30pm
Who? YOU, our Summer Staff!
Where? Our NEW office at Wire Park! Here is the address: 1725 Electric Avenue, Suite 290 Watkinsville, Ga 30677
Why? We want to care for your physical wellness by providing a free meal, and we really want to get to know YOU!
RVSP TO ALL STAFF LUNCHES HERE
STAFF MATCH IS 30 DAYS AWAY!
We know that you are DYING to find out which team you will be serving on this summer and we are thrilled to finally say that Staff Match is this month. In just 4 weeks, you will know your Camp Director, your leadership team, your fellow teammates, and you will even know where you will be traveling this summer. Mark your calendars for:
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 @ 6PM
At Connect Camps, we like to celebrate, and there are two ways that you can celebrate Staff Match with us
- At Our Office in Watkinsville!! We will have free food, giveaways, and you will be able to meet some of your team in person! RSVP HERE!
- Virtually! Be on the lookout for a link to join the celebration from anywhere in the world and maybe even some watch parties in your area!
SOCIAL WELLNESS
As you heard in our January Newsletter Video, Connect Camps cares deeply for you, our Summer Staff, throughout the whole summer. We call this the “Staff Wellness Plan,” as we care for the 4 pillars of your wellness:
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- Mental Wellness
- Spiritual Wellness
- Physical Wellness
Social Wellness
One way to ensure that we are able to care for your social wellness is happening THIS month at Staff Match. Throughout Staff Training week and the rest of the summer, the Staff Team and your camp director will work together to create fun events and experiences specifically for YOU! Staff Match is just the beginning!!
PACKING
It’s never too early to think about how to pack for this summer! Every summer staffer will be required to pack in a trunk. You can purchase one at this link! You can find our full packing list linked below!. If you have specific questions regarding packing, reach out to the staff team at [email protected].
CDP APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE!!
The Connect Development Program application for 2023-2024 are LIVE! In the Connect Development Program, you can partake in meaningful work while gaining real world experience! You could serve on any of our six teams in the Connect Ministries Office!:
Staff Team
Operations Team
Host Development Team
Logistics Team
Marketing Team
Experience Team
In the Connect Development Program, there are opportunities for both in-person and remote internships, as well as in-person apprenticeships. Be on the lookout for more job specifics coming to your inbox soon! APPLY HERE TODAY!
MARCH MADNESS
It’s officially March which means that March Madness is right around the corner! Join our Connect Ministries March Madness group and compete against fellow Summer Staff and even against members of our Home Office! You can join using this link! The winner of the league will win some AMAZING Connect Swag AND a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Make sure to join BEFORE the first game on March 14th at 6pm!
CONNECT WORLDWIDE CAMPS
As you are reading this email, our first ever CWC team is preparing to go to Costa Rica!! While they are in Costa Rica, they will be partnering with an existing local church. This church, Templo Bautista Atenas has a great relationship with a local school, and because of this relationship, our team will get to do camp in a public school while school is in session!! Be praying for these leaders as they depart on Friday, March 3. You can follow along with their journey all week long on Instagram @connectcamps_staff!!
As you can see, March is an exciting time in the world of Connect Camps. Here are some action items and all links to make sure that you are good to go for this month!
- Complete ALL paperwork
- RSVP for any Staff Gatherings: HERE
- RSVP for Staff Match: HERE
- Join our March Madness Bracket: HERE
- Check out our CDP Application!: HERE
- Buy a trunk: HERE
- Follow along with our Connect Worldwide Camps team on Instagram @connectcamps_staff
This is an exciting time of year, but we know that as a student, it can feel busy. Please know that we are in your corner BIG TIME as you are hard at work in school or at work. Before you know it, we will be celebrating together at Impact 360 on May 26 as we kick off Staff Training Week!
Let us know how we can be praying for you by emailing us at [email protected]!
