Our hearts are heavy from the tragedy in the Texas Hill Country. We pray for those impacted by the flooding. At all of our camps, Young Life has emergency procedures, both for natural disasters and accidents, and we regularly train on and review these procedures. The safety of every young person at camp is one of our highest priorities, and it influences our decision-making in every aspect of camp. If you have specific questions, please reach out to your local camp – contact info is at the bottom of this page – and thank you for keeping those affected in Texas in your prayers.
Summer Staff
This volunteer experience is for those who have completed at least one year of college (or are of college age or older). The summer staff roles require considerable maturity. Each summer staff session is about three long.
Session 1: May 22 - June 14
Session 2: June 13 - July 12
Session 3: July 11 - August 2
To Apply:
Please apply online. You will need the email address of a Young Life staff person who is willing to write a recommendation on your behalf.
Session Dates
Session 1: June 7-27, 2026 Session 2: June 28-July 18, 2026 Session 3: July 19-August 10, 2026
Jobs:
Kitchen, Program Tech, Retail, Waterfront, Zipline / Climbing Tower / Giant Swing
June Session Wranglers:
We are in need of volunteers in early June here at Castaway Club! We are looking for individuals 18+ to serve on waterfront, ropes, retail and kitchen. Volunteer for a few days or the whole time this June at Castaway Club! Contact us for more information!
Work Crew
This volunteer experience is for those in high school. To be eligible you must have completed one year of high school and complete your local area's work crew training course. Each work crew session is about one month long during the summer.
Session 1: May 22 - June 14
Session 2: June 13 - July 12
Session 3: July 11 - August 2
Jobs:
Housekeeping, Laundry, Outdoor Crew (ODC), Dishwashing Crew (Pits), Dining Hall
To Apply:
The application process begins with a Young Life staff recommendation. To apply, please talk with your local Young Life staff.
Adult Guests
Adults can have the time of their lives at Castaway Club too! During each week of summer camp up to twelve adults may participate in our Young Life Adult Guest program. Adult guests stay in beautiful Clipper, eat meals with campers, go to Young Life club and soak in the entire camp experience.
To Register:
Adult guests are registered through local Young Life area offices. If you cannot locate your local Young Life area office please contact us.
- Week 1: May 24-30
- Week 2: May 31 – June 6
- Week 3: June 7 - 13
- Week 4: June 14 - 20
- Week 5: June 21-27
- Week 6: June 28 – July 4
- Week 7: July 5 – 11
- Week 8: July 12 - 18
- Week 9: July 19 - 25
- Week 10: July 26 - August 1
Adult Volunteers
College and High School volunteers have been an integral part of Castaway Club since its beginning. Our volunteer program is being expanded to include adults who are looking to have a meaningful volunteer experience.
As a volunteer, adults will serve in a behind-the-scenes role that will enhance the camping experience for kids. Volunteers will also get a glimpse into Young Life camping.
If you would like more information, please contact us:
- Week 1: May 24-30
- Week 2: May 31 – June 6
- Week 3: June 7 - 13
- Week 4: June 14 - 20
- Week 5: June 21-27
- Week 6: June 28 – July 4
- Week 7: July 5 – 11
- Week 8: July 12 - 18
- Week 9: July 19 - 25
- Week 10: July 26 - August 1
medical Program
Summer Camp Medical Professional — Each week over 400 high school kids load up and head out for the best week of their lives. To provide the best possible care, we need physicians to help us meet the medical needs of the campers and summer volunteers at camp. All camp medical professionals and their families stay at camp during the week of service at no cost.
School Season Opportunities — We are also in need of medical providers for camps during the school season months at Castaway. These camps are shorter (usually over a weekend), quieter and more relaxing than summer camping. Contact us if you are interested in this opportunity.
To Apply:
Complete a Camp Medical Professionals Application. Please reach out to us with any questions.
- Week 1: May 24-30
- Week 2: May 31 – June 6
- Week 3: June 7 - 13
- Week 4: June 14 - 20
- Week 5: June 21-27
- Week 6: June 28 – July 4
- Week 7: July 5 – 11
- Week 8: July 12 - 18
- Week 9: July 19 - 25
- Week 10: July 26 - August 1
The week will be more like a mission trip than a vacation. The camp physician’s primary role is to provide timely triage assessment of guests who require medical care for an injury or an illness during their week at camp. They direct the course of action in the event of an emergency and decide which patients need to be transferred to the local clinic or hospital. Castaway Club has an EMT serving each week as well. Along with the doctor, the EMT staffs the camp infirmary for one half hour after each meal to care for minor injuries, colds, sore throats, etc. The physician is on call 24/7 for any emergencies. The physician must also adequately document the medical record to reflect the care that has been given. At no time should any physician practice medicine that falls outside of their medical license and level of experience and training.
Your spouse and children, ages 17 and younger, are invited to share the week with you. Whether it’s enjoying meals together, swimming in the pool, or watching Young Life summer camp in action — you are sure to have a great time. Time and space permitting, your family will have an opportunity to experience the many activities around camp.
Work Week
We would love for you to join us in May to prepare camp for Summer 2026!
WHAT: Paint, clean, fellowship, mow, plant, wash, eat, pray, hammer, worship.
WHO: Anyone wanting to serve: Adult friend groups, Young Life leaders, college alumni, committees, skilled or non-skilled, laborers, and college students. ***Campaigners Groups are welcome, please contact Andy Wahl directly. awahl@castaway.yournlife.org***
COST: FREE! Your all-expense paid time includes housing, great food and lots of hard but very rewarding work. (You are responsible to arrange your travel to and from Castaway, including any travel expense.)
WHEN: 2026 DATES TBA
Email awahl@castaway.younglife.org or call Castaway Club at 218-325-3550 ex 28 to give information about bringing a group to our college/adult Work Week!
