One of the unique components of Northern Pines is our Child Care Assistant Program. CCAs enable our Adult conferees to enjoy their time in the Adult program, allowing them to fully engage with their spouse and fellow conferees knowing their children are in the loving arms of qualified CCAs.
CCAs help with the Children's Program in the morning, receive quality, Christ-centered programming and small group time that is relevant and applicable to them, and are assigned to an individual family for the week and provide quality, FREE childcare for that family until 11 pm each night.
Morning
Helping in the Children's Program morning program and CCA Bible study
Afternoon Free Time
Hang out at beach, biking, hiking, etc. Can sign up for paid afternoon childcare (optional).
Evening
Meet with assigned family for evening childcare; play and care for kids.
Night
Put kids to bed and stay on site until parents return. CCAs are not allowed to be asked to stay past midnight.
CCAs come to serve, but have a lot of fun doing so.
Morning Program
Each morning, the CCAs divide into 2 groups and switch halfway through the morning's activities. Each CCA spends half of the morning helping the teachers of the Children's Program's morning program with their assigned class. Being involved with the same class throughout the week allows each CCA to establish relationships with the kids.
Bible Study
The other half of the morning is spent in Bible study and worship within the CCA program. The CCA program directors prepare an engaging and relevant theme each year and the students are challenged in their relationship with God and with others.
Afternoon
During the afternoon, CCAs are free to enjoy the Green Lake campus in a variety of ways. They can hang out at the beachfront, grab a snack, or explore the campus with some friends. CCAs are also given the opportunity to sign up for afternoon childcare. CCAs are compensated for afternoon childcare.
Evening Childcare
Following dinner, CCAs head out to meet with their assigned family for the evening childcare. Throughout the week, each CCA cares for the children of the same family so relationships are established and the children are comfortable with their new friend. During the evening, they spend time playing with the kids, swinging at the park, going for a walk, reading stories, or playing games with others nearby. They put the children to bed as communicated by the parents and will stay on site until parents or guardians return. CCAs are compensated for staying past 11 pm, but are not allowed to be asked to stay past midnight.
Interested in staying at Northern Pines for 2 weeks?
Many of our CCAs spend one week as campers in their respective programs and then the opposite week serving as a CCA. It's a great way to have fun with friends and experience Northern Pines for an additional week! Students staying for a second week stay together on campus between weeks. There is staff specific to those staying in between weeks to help oversee their activities. The weekend is really low key as most kids sleep for much of the time. They also enjoy relaxing by the beach and spending time with friends. There is an all staff Sunday morning service and meals available throughout the weekend. There is a $50 fee to stay on campus over the weekend.
Interested in staying for 2 weeks, but unsure how you'll get to/from Northern Pines?
For those joining us from the Twin Cities area, we have buses that will transport students at the beginning and end of the Conferences. The bus is $25 each way—lunch is not provided.
Please Contact Us for additional information on the weekend overnight and the bus services from the Twin Cities.
We are proud of the work that past CCAs have served to assist our families while enjoying a meaningful camp experience.
