General Internship Bible classes

We are excited to be offering our 9‑month Internship Program that runs from September 1st through Memorial Day each year. Spots are filling quickly, apply today!!! Interns receive a $300 monthly stipend during this work/study opportunity. Apply at:

The program goal is to produce Christians committed to knowing, living, and sharing a compelling faith and being equipped to serve both in life and ministry. Through hands‑on ministry experience, Hartland Christian Camp hopes to help develop future ministry leaders for camp, missions, and youth ministry. This is not a college or university program and is not accredited; there are no tuition fees, and interns who successfully complete the nine‑month program will leave with a certificate of completion.

While our internship program is general in nature—serving in all areas of camp—we do allow interns to select a specialization track of their interest during the early part of the program. This ensures an opportunity to serve at times within that track. After serving in several areas at the start of the program, interns will be able to select a specialization they would like to learn more about.

Specializations may vary by year but often include:

• Maintenance
• Food Service
• Accommodations
• Program/Marketing
• Recreation
• Forestry/Fire Mitigation

Each intern will be held accountable to the study track and program attendance. This includes attendance at weekly staff Bible studies where they will engage with the overall Hartland staff each week as well as classroom lectures on specific subjects included within the program. The internship is a combination of hands‑on service (the bulk of the program), self‑study (homework), and directed study (lectures and practicum).

The hands‑on portion may include up to 40 hours per week in service to various departments of the camp. Study and lecture times will vary in total hours per week but interns should expect to spend another 15‑20 hours between homework, self‑study, and lecture time each week, making this a robust program focused on spiritual growth and maturity. A typical week will consist of one or more evening lectures, 1‑2 hours of self‑study per day, 5 work days, daily community study hall, daily community hang‑out, meal preparation, and more.

Students should expect to read 6 chapters of their Bible per day as well as other assigned reading. We may also at times have guest speakers to enhance our offerings.

Each intern will be provided training for:

• Basic First Aid/CPR/AED
• Mandated Reporter Training
• CA Food Handler Card
• and more!

Throughout the course we will also teach some basic life‑skills to enhance the overall program experience. From checking oil levels to changing a car tire, we’ll work to round out each intern’s abilities while on site.

Interns must be between 18 and 25
* years old, U.S.

-based and eligible to work in the United States. They must have a pastoral reference from a home church of which they have been in regular attendance (3+ times per month) over the last year. This is a ministry internship focused on discipleship and real‑world service opportunities. Interns must be Christians, adhere to Hartland’s Statement of Faith, and adhere to all Hartland Policies (both written and spoken) while participating for the program term.

Not all applicants are accepted, and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply as spots fill quickly. For the 2025‑2026 season, Hartland is limiting the program to nine total interns, ensuring a small class‑size.

Time: Internship
Salary: Long‑Term Volunteer
Category: Gap Year