William Hartke

Counselor

• Worked with middle and high school students of varying backgrounds, experiences and developmental levels.
• Led cabin group discussion times of reflecting on camp sessions and engaged with campers one-on-one.
• Helped lead worship
• Participated in morning counselor meetings to share conflicts, prayer requests, and how we saw God working and to be encouraged through a devotional.

Program Facilitator

• Maintained safety at various program areas including the climbing tower, archery tag field, and waterfront.
• Made coffee/various drinks and ran transactions with campers alongside a team in a fast-paced work environment.
• Promoted a healthy, uplifting atmosphere at program areas, encouraging and connecting with campers.

• Cleaned lodge rooms and maintained the retreat center's general cleanliness.
• Assisted the chef by cooking and preparing meals.
• Cleaned dishes.
• Worked as a stores associate, making and serving coffee and sweet beverages.
• Closed buildings in the evening while conversing with guests.

Program Assistant

• Facilitated program areas, including archery, air rifles, climbing wall, waterfront, mini farm, and paintball.
• Attended program planning meetings to discuss scheduling, various needs, and potential improvements.
• Provided instruction to campers learning new skills.
• Maintained cleanliness and restocked materials at various program areas.
• Created and helped facilitate camp night games, making sure they ran smoothly.
• Provided assistance at program areas in need of extra staff.
• Prepped sites for campout nights.
• Interacted customers in the camp cafe and coffee shop, making transactions and serving food.

Lifeguard

• Learned and practiced first responder skills including first aid, CPR, and emergency rescue techniques.
• Maintained a safe, controlled, and inviting atmosphere on the lakefront with a team of lifeguards.
• Enforced waterfront regulations.
• Monitored swimmers for distress symptoms and performed appropriate rescues when necessary.
• Interacted with guests courteously and responded to their needs in a timely manner.
• Encouraged struggling swimmers and provided tips.
• Pushed for a stress-free atmosphere through interaction with guests and other guards while remaining vigilant.

• Maintained a welcoming camp atmosphere through washing dishes, cleaning restrooms, and flipping cabins and lodge rooms during summers and various retreats.
• Assisted in facilitating program areas and games.
• Helped campers participate in camp activities.