Camp Dynamite Counselor Brochure

How can I make a difference?
You can make a difference in the life of a child or teenager by being a Camp
Dynamite counselor! You will spend one week with a small group of kids
who need you. You will be their mentor, coach,
advisor, and mom or dad from the moment you
meet them on Sunday afternoon until the moment
you return them to their parents on Friday
evening. Your main purpose will be to see each
camper make a decision to follow Jesus Christ.
What do we do at camp?
Counselors and campers develop new friendships while enjoying various
activities at Camp Dynamite, including:
‣ Exciting Bible classes and chapels
‣ Creative and performing arts
‣ Swimming, basketball, and other sports
‣ Interactive life skills lessons
‣ Arts and crafts
‣ Eating!
‣ Having lots of fun!
Camp Dynamite is conducted at Potomac Park Retreat and Conference
Center in Falling Waters, WV, only 75 minutes
from Washington DC. You will stay in an airconditioned
dormitory-style or motel-type
room with your campers.
How do we get to the campground?
On departure Sunday, staff and campers meet
at Anacostia Gospel Chapel (1217 Alabama
Ave., SE, Washington DC 20032) in the
afternoon and travel together in vans or buses
to West Virginia. We return to the same
location on Friday evening.
Where do we stay?

What is Camp Dynamite?
Camp Dynamite is a popular, highly respected,
week-long overnight Christian summer camp
for inner city children, youth, and senior adults
from Washington DC. Thousands of campers
have attended since Pastor Bob and Sharon
Mathieu began the program in 1974. In fact,
multiple generations of families have
attended, as the children of former campers come to camp.
The main purpose of Camp Dynamite is to see each camper
choose to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Each day is inundated with opportunities for encouragement, positive
reinforcement, and spiritual growth. The lives of the campers are
transformed and they return home to impact their families and communities.
‣ July 8-13, 2018: Children’s Camp (ages 7-10)
‣ August 5-10, 2018: Youth Camp (ages 11-16)
1. Make sure that you meet all of the qualifications:
Are you a mature Christian who demonstrates a godly
lifestyle? Do you have a sincere desire to work with
children and youth? Are you committed to Camp
Dynamite’s main purpose? Are you at least 18 years old?
2. If you answered “yes” to all of the qualifications,
complete and submit an application and
background check authorization. Call (202) 574-
3053, visit www.campdynamitedc.org, or email
campdynamite@outlook.com for an application.
3. We’ll contact you for an interview.
Everyone who successfully completes these
steps will be required to attend one day of
leadership training and orientation.
When is camp this year?
I’m ready! How do I sign up?

Frequently Asked Questions
1. Will I need to raise money in order to be a counselor?
While Camp Dynamite is certainly a short-term mission trip, you do not need to
raise funds to participate. In fact, you will receive a stipend for your week of
service. All we ask is that you keep the funding in prayer, as we depend on God
to provide through donors for our expenses.
2. Do the campers pay a registration fee?
Yes. However, their registration fee is subsidized by donations so that we can
keep costs as low as possible for the families.
3. In addition to being a counselor, are there other ways to serve?
Sure! We also need nurses, drivers, videographers, junior counselors and even
volunteers to help with the preparations in DC prior to camp.
4. Is there a maximum age limit to be a counselor?
There is no maximum age! All that you need is energy to keep up with the
campers. Also, we do have a camp especially for senior adults from August 6-10.
Please contact us if you’re interested!
Here’s what people are saying about Camp Dynamite
“[My daughter’s] life has been enriched…I know she felt the presence of the Lord.”
-Parent of camper
“[Camp Dynamite] is among the most effective urban discipleship ministries in
operation…known through…DC for their compassion, integrity and stability.”
-Ken Burtram, Superintendent, Potomac Ministry Network, Assemblies of God
“Our young people have come back changed and transformed by what they have
witnessed and experienced at camp.”
-Elder Kenneth Chung, McLean Korean Presbyterian Church
“Over the years, Camp Dynamite and its devoted staff members…have
conducted…activities that provided young people with guidance regarding their
education, career opportunities and options. I applaud [them].”
-Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
Delegate to the US House of Representatives for DC
Contact us!
202-574-3053
www.campdynamitedc.org
campdynamite@outlook.com
1100 Savannah St. SE, Washington DC 20032
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