International Support Staff Catalog 2026

I N T E R N AT I O N A L S U P P O R T S TA F F

Welcome!

We are excited for you to be a part of

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MEET THE TEAM

the Camp Ozark family! Over 7,500

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MISSION & CULTURE

throughout the summer and we are

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CAMP OZARK SETTING

grateful you have chosen to be a part of

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PREPARING FOR CAMP OZARK

campers will come to Camp Ozark

the fun! Whether you are on Cleaning

PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

Crew, C.O.R.E. Team, Kitchen Staff,

TRAVEL TO CAMP OZARK

or Work Crew, your efforts will help

WHAT TO EXPECT

create a wonderful experience for our campers. Additionally, it is important

PACKING LIST

to us that YOU have a great summer as

SPECIAL EVENTS

you experience American culture and make American friends. We hope this

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AT CAMP OZARK TIME OFF

catalog helps you as you prepare for the

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

summer ahead at Camp Ozark!

MORE OZARK AWESOMENESS! OZARK ACTIVITIES

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POST CAMP TRAVELS

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WHAT OTHERS SAY

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Meet the Team JOSH CASH

Years at Camp: 8 Summers Hometown: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland Currently Live: Chattanooga, TN and Carrickfergus, NI Favorite Food in America: Pancakes!

Favorite Place in America: Lake Martin, AL Favorite Sport: Real Football Favorite TV Series: New Girl Favorite Artist: Foy Vance

FRANNIE CASH

Years at Camp: 9 Summers Hometown: Birmingham, AL Currently Live: Chattanooga, TN and Carrickfergus, NI Favorite Food in America: Cheeseburger and Fries Favorite Place in America: Lake Martin + Montana Favorite Sport: American Football Favorite TV Series: Parenthood Favorite Artist: Foy Vance + Needtobreathe

TY ENDSLEY

Years at Camp: 10 Summers Hometown: Marion, Ohio Currently Live: Mount Ida, AR Favorite Food in America: A Good Cheeseburger Favorite Place in America: Camp Ozark or Yosemite Favorite Sport: Baseball Favorite TV Series: This Is Us Favorite Artist: Luke Combs

TASHA FENNELL

LAUREN GONZALEZ

RAFA GONZALEZ

Years at Camp: 12 Summers Hometown: Niceville, FL Currently Live: Bigelow, AR Favorite Food in America: Fresh Seafood Favorite Place in America: Snyder's Lake, NY Favorite Sport: Basketball Favorite TV Series: I Don't Have/ Watch TV Favorite Artist: MercyMe

Years at Camp: 3 Summers Hometown: Plant City, FL Currently Live: Mount Ida, AR Favorite Food: Aguachile Favorite Place in America: Appalachian Mountains Favorite Sport: Hockey Favorite TV Series: Tuttle Twins Favorite Artist: Michael Buble

Years at Camp: 5 Summers Hometown: Veracruz, MX Currently Live: Mount Ida, AR Favorite Food in America: Spicy Chick-fil-A Sandwich Favorite Place in America: Florida Favorite Sport: Soccer Favorite TV Series: Tuttle Twins Favorite Artist: Ed Sheeran

While at Camp Ozark, a dedicated team will support you in a variety of ways. Got questions? Have a concern or an issue? Need help with something? These are the folks who will help you out.

Feel free to email Lauren at laureng@campozark.com if you have an immediate question!

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Mission and Culture Our mission is central to the way we operate at Camp Ozark. We love kids and desire for them to develop real relationships with Christ through their camp experience. You, as part of the Summer Staff, carry out this mission by being BUILT DIFFERENT. The character traits below are the building blocks of the Camp Ozark culture and will help us to realize our mission this summer.

UNITY OF SPIRIT AND PURPOSE God calls us to work in unity with a purpose that honors Him. We can do more together than we can apart.

GRIT Grit is a passionate and unswerving dedication to a single mission. God calls us to give all we have to all we do. Endurance and perseverance are necessary for spiritual growth.

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CULTIVATION God calls us to not only use our gifts, talents, and abilities, but to cultivate them. We are ultimately accountable for developing our gifts to the fullest.

SELFLESS SERVICE Develop your gifts to the fullest, then seek ways to serve others with those gifts. This is an act of love and obedience. Service to others is the hallmark of the Christian life.

CAMP OZARK Setting Camp Ozark is in a “rural” or country location. The nearest cities are Hot Springs (45 minutes away) and Little Rock (1.5 hours away). There is a nearby small town, Mt. Ida (10 minutes away). Camp Ozark is located in the Ouachita National Forest, next to the Ouachita River, and near beautiful Lake Ouachita. “Ouachita” is pronounced “wash-ita.” The state of Arkansas has many beautiful nature areas.

DISTANCE FROM CAMP OZARK » » » » » » » » »

LOS ANGELES: 2570 km LAS VEGAS: 2200 km NEW YORK CITY: 2120 km GRAND CANYON: 1930 km MIAMI: 1200 km CHICAGO: 1200 km NEW ORLEANS: 827 km DALLAS: 427 km MEMPHIS: 373 km

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PREPARING FOR

Camp Ozark It may seem a bit overwhelming as you prepare to travel out of your country for 3 months.

Camp Ozark understands this and we’ll do our best to help you. Between now and your arrival at camp, we will regularly communicate with you regarding paperwork, travel, packing, and everything else you need to know.

As an international staff member, you will also be responsible for staying in touch with your Placement Agency (Camp Leaders or Wild Packs). They will help you as you obtain your visa and other important travel-related documents, conduct pre-travel training, and more.

CAMP OZARK PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST □ Complete Interview □ Create a myOzark account □ Submit Camp Ozark Application and Reference □ Use myOzark to complete all Staff Documents □ Use myOzark to complete all Medical Information □ Upload Physical and Insurance Card □ Complete Praesidium Training (Available in April)

□ Arrange travel to Little Rock, Arkansas □ Email travel info. to laureng@campozark.com □ Pack for Incomparable Camp Ozark!

Please make sure your myOzark Dashboard is 100% completed before arriving at camp.

PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST (PLACEMENT AGENCY) □ Complete all Placement Agency paperwork and forms. □ Attend any training or orientations offered by the Placement Agency. □ Work with the Placement Agency to arrange an interview with the US Embassy. □ Obtain your J-1 Visa and other forms necessary for entry into the United States. □ Understand your responsibilities for checking in with your Placement Agency throughout the summer.

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Traveling to Camp Ozark WHAT DAY DO I ARRIVE? You are expected to arrive on the arrival date of your Camp Ozark contract. If you are unsure of this date, please check with your agency or email emily@campozark.com.

WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? We ask that your flight/bus arrive in Little Rock between 10AM-5PM on the day you are scheduled to arrive. We understand this may be difficult for some international flights we can usually be flexible but please communicate with us prior to booking a flight that lands outside of this time block.

WHAT DO I DO ONCE I ARRIVE? A Camp Ozark staff member will be at the airport to greet you when you arrive and will drive you to Camp Ozark! We will communicate all pickup details the week prior to arrival.

HOW DO I GET THERE? We prefer for you to arrive by airplane. The airport is Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, AR.

DO I NEED TO COMMUNICATE MY FLIGHT INFORMATION? Yes! Please send all travel information to laureng@campozark.com.

WHAT DO I DO FOR MY DEPARTING TRAVEL? » You will depart on the departure date of your Camp Ozark contract. » If flying, your flight should be scheduled to depart after 12PM on your departure date. » If traveling by bus, your bus should be scheduled to depart after 11AM on your departure date.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

UPON ARRIVAL AT

Camp Ozark WHATSAPP Before you arrive, you will be added to a WhatsApp Group for your arrival date. Please keep us updated in the group if you experience any delays or issues with your flight.

BILL & HILLARY CLINTON AIRPORT Once you have landed in Little Rock, head to the Baggage Claim area! It’s a smaller airport, so it is easy to find. A Camp Ozark Staff member will be there to greet you by the Starbucks.

Grab your bags and once everyone has arrived, you will leave the airport.

OFF TO CAMP Load up the Camp Ozark vehicle and head to Camp Ozark! The drive from the airport to camp is about 1 hour and 40 minutes. You will stop and grab food on the way - a great time to try new food, such as Chick Fil A, Canes, etc.!

ARRIVE AT CAMP Once you arrive to camp, you will drop your bags off at your assigned cabin. We will have your bedding and toiletries in your cabin.

CHECK IN Once you have dropped your luggage in your cabin, you will grab your Passport and DS-2019 form and head to the HR Hub to complete check in paperwork for your Placement Agency and Camp Ozark.

TRAINING You will meet your new coworkers and supervisors in your specific area. They will show you the ins and outs of the job and teach you everything you need to know!

BUY IN

Jump right in! You finally made it to Camp Ozark. This is when the paperwork and logistics will all feel worth it. Introduce yourself to people! Ask questions! Practice your English! Make the most of your summer at Camp Ozark - it will go by fast!

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Camp Ozark PACKING LIST

RECOMMENDED ITEMS Jacket/Sweatshirt Raincoat/Poncho Swimsuits (One-pieces only, girls!)

Pajamas Bath Towels (2) Beach Towel (1) Underwear (10-14) Pairs of Socks (8-12) Shorts (8-12) Sweatpants/Joggers T-Shirts (10-12) Tennis Shoes (1-2) Water Shoes (Chacos, Tevas, Crocs, etc.)

Shower Shoes (Flip Flops) Laundry Bag Backpack/Duffel Bag (for your days off) Outfit for Summer Staff Banquet

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES CAN PURCHASE IN THE U.S. WHEN YOU ARRIVE!

Alarm Clock (no cell phones allowed as alarm clocks) Notebook/Paper & Pens Flashlight/Headlamp Hat/Sunglasses Bible Country Jersey or Flag (show off your country!)

Adapters for Electrical Outlet

We recommend bringing enough clothes to last 1½ to 2 weeks. You will have access to laundry, but who wants to do it every day! The most common clothing outfit at Camp Ozark is a casual shirt, comfortable shorts, and athletic shoes.

CAMP OZARK WILL PROVIDE WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT CAMP, YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE FOLLOWING SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO PACK THEM!

Uniform Shirts (5 work shirts) Sleeping Bag/Sheets Pillow & Pillow Case Shampoo & Soap (travel size) Toothbrush & Toothpaste (travel size) Box Fan

NOTES The culture of dress at Camp Ozark is modest in nature.

Clothing that is too tight or too revealing (low cut or see-through) should not be worn.

When choosing your clothing, keep in mind that you will be involved in energetic activities, in a hot environment, every day.

During the day, it is typically very warm at Camp Ozark, especially during July and August. The temperature can occasionally approach or exceed 40°C. Please be sure to bring comfortable clothes for such weather.

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Special Events

Every day at camp is a new theme! The campers dress up for each one and end the day with a big themed party, called a Special Event. In your roles, you will contribute to these events! Feel free to dress up, if you want!

Birthday Bash

Western Night

Water World

Birthday Hats, Bright Colors, Party Accessories

Plaid Shirts, Denim, Cowboy Hats

Hawaiian Shirts, Leis, Pool Floaties

Christmas

Pump It Up

Magic

Sweaters, Santa Hats, Red and Green

Jerseys, Baseball Caps, Sports Gear

Disney Princesses, Superheroes

State Fair

Planet Ozark

Red, White, and Blue

Gingham, Trucker Hats, State Pride

Neon, 80’s and 90’s Fashion

Denim, American Flag Shirts

Masquerade

Disco Daze

Totally Ozark

Characters, Masks, Fun Costumes

Tie Dye, Wigs, 70’s Fashion, Glasses

Hawaiian Cowboys, Patriotic Santas

Mission Impossible Camouflage, Dark Clothes

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@ Camp Ozark

LODGING Bedding (pillow and sleeping bag/sheets) are provided for all international staff.

Summer Staff Housing includes a large Staff House as well as staff-only cabins.

Generally, you will be housed with 10-15 other staff. The Staff House has a shower/ restroom area inside the building. In addition, there are “bath houses” for the Staff cabins and others in the Staff House.

SUMMER PAY There are many factors that determine the amount you are paid, including your Placement Agency, arrival date, and departure date. Your specific salary will be included in your Camp Ozark contract.

All staff housing is located on the camp property. Our Summer Staff Housing is not air-conditioned. However, box fans will be provided.

NOTE: Your Placement Agency will also provide information regarding your pay.

Your salary will be paid at the end of Staff Orientation and then every two weeks. Funds are deposited to a camp-provided debit card. More information about your debit card will be provided once you arrive at Camp Ozark. Please note that due to a variety of other costs associated with hosting international participants, Camp Ozark international participants are on a different pay scale than our domestic staff.

SUMMER STAFF COMPUTERS Keeping in touch with family and friends back home is important, as is keeping up with school and other matters. To help, Camp Ozark has several computers set aside solely for Summer Staff use.

These are available at certain times, including times that account for the time difference between the US and other countries.

PHONES & DEVICES Camp Ozark is an electronics-free camp for both staff and campers. Phones and other devices are turned in for storage during the check-in process. These are stored securely and made available during days off and in between sessions.

Maintaining our electronics-free environment is important to us.

However, we also know that cell phones play an important role in your life.

We are flexible in our policy so that international staff phones may be accessed as necessary for emergencies or other urgent needs.

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TIME OFF DAYS OFF Staff members receive a full day off at some point during the 2-week session. For your day off, we will provide a free shuttle to transport you to town. We have two off-site staff facilities for use on days off.

These have laundry facilities and Wi-Fi. Most staff typically go to Hot Springs to get a good meal and do some shopping. There are also many beautiful destinations around camp if you are feeling adventurous!

FAITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF As a Christian camp, we care about the spiritual development of our campers and staff. Regardless of where you are in your Christian faith, we hope you experience spiritual growth at Camp Ozark. The primary way we hope you’ll grow in your faith this summer is by living it out - by serving and caring for our campers and for each other. Additionally, we provide several optional opportunities for our staff to come together for prayer, learning, or worshiping.

Mt. Ida, just a quick drive from camp, has some great food options: The Dairyette, El Diamante, Wayseekers Coffee, and the Mt. Ida Café.

BETWEEN SESSIONS 2-week session responsibilities generally end on Saturday around 2 PM and begin back Sunday morning.

HEALTH CENTER & MEDICINE Camp Ozark has two Health Centers which are staffed by licensed nurses and a doctor.

Health Center services are available for all staff.

All prescription and over-thecounter medicine you bring to camp will be stored in our Staff Medicine Room. These rooms have 24/7 access. If you have any questions about our Health Centers or Medicine policies, please ask!

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STAFF POLICY HIGHLIGHTS In order to provide a safe environment for our campers and an incomparable experience for our camp families, we require our staff to adhere to a variety of carefully considered policies. All camp policies will be reviewed during Staff Orientation, but a few policies of note have been included below for your reference: » We are an electronics-free camp and do not allow campers or staff to use devices during the camp program. Phones are permitted during time off. » We ask our staff to maintain a professional appearance and to adhere to our dress code and grooming policies: • No inappropriate or revealing clothing.

• Male staff must be clean shaven and have a professional-looking haircut. » Staff may not use alcohol or other illicit substances on or off camp property for the duration of their contract.

Essential Information Electronics Free Information

Not Allowed at Camp

Allowed at Camp

Turn In Upon Arrival

Camp Ozark provides a unique opportunity for campers and staff to unplug and experience life without the pressures and distractions often connected to electronics. You will still have access to landlines and computers during designated staff time, and will be able to use your phone or other electronics during your time off.

Smart Glasses *Transmittable: A device that is able to connect to wifi, receive/send messages and search the internet. Have questions? Ask!

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MORE

OZARK

Awesomeness STAFF TRAINING

TEAM COMPETITION

CAMP FOOD

We know you have a lot of questions about camp and your specific role. Upon arrival to Camp Ozark, you will be trained in your role by the supervisor in your area.

There is a lot to learn, but we will be with you every step of the way to help you!

At camp, you will often hear of the Red team and Blue team.

Team competition is a fun time for our campers to compete in sport activities. On Support Staff, you will be assigned a team to cheer for!

Meatball sub sandwiches. Chicken fingers. Hamburgers. Pepperoni Stromboli. And more to look forward to! For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you will have a variety of options to choose from in our dining hall. We know you will come to love some of our Camp Ozark staples!

CAMP ACTIVITIES If you’ve checked our website, you’ll see we offer lots of amazing activities. As a member of our Support Staff, there will be times when you are able to partcipate in many of these activities. In addition to working hard in your Support Staff role, we want to make sure you also get to have a lot of fun!

FITNESS STUDIO & WEIGHT ROOM We have facilities for both aerobic and weight training. We also offer staff-only fitness classes throughout the summer!

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STAFF BANQUET Summer hasn’t started yet, but we are already excited for the End of Summer Staff Banquet! On August 1st, after the campers leave, we will dress up and celebrate the summer with a wonderful dinner and a look back on the summer.

Most of our staff will pack nicer clothes for this night. Girls typically wear casual dresses and guys wear collared shirts. Worried you won’t have enough room in your luggage? You can always buy an outfit on your day off!

NOTE: If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please notify us as soon as possible. While Camp Ozark can accommodate most food requirements, some situations may prove challenging.

AMERICAN FRIENDS While you are at camp impacting and serving our campers, we know it is important for you to also have time to yourself and spend time with friends. We have built some time and activities into our schedule just for our staff.

CHOW HALL MORNINGS

STAFF TIME AT NIGHT

Start your day with some Bible study or just hanging out with friends…and some coffee!

Hang out with friends, grab a late night snack, use a computer, or play in one of our staff-only activities.

Ozark Activities

Look forward to trying some of these awesome activities around camp during your breaks throughout the summer!

BLOBS/WATERSLIDES

CRAFTS CENTER

MOUNTAIN BIKING

ZIPLINE

MINI GOLF

POTTERY

NATURE SHACK

FISHING

LAKE/BOATS

BISTRO

ROPES COURSE

HORSES

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POST-CAMP TRAVELS Want to travel after camp, but not sure where to go? We have found that the best places to visit are those that have good public transportation! Large cities on the east coast like New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, etc. are great options! Other popular spots that are most easily connected by flights are Las Vegas, Orlanda, Miami, Los Angeles and San Francisco. You’ll also meet friends over the summer from all over the US and may choose to visit them in their hometowns or at their universities! Here are some trips that our international staff took last year:

“I traveled to Michigan for a few days and it was really amazing to visit the lakes there.”

“I went to California. It was a nice and amazing trip!”

“We have a round trip on the East coast including New York, Philadelphia and DC.”

“I have visited Washington, DC and Frederick Maryland, my experience has been very pleasant and it has helped me to learn about the history of this country.”

“I went to New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Miami. It was awesome!”

“New York City was amazing. It was literally a dream come true and I had a really good time there.”

“I went to New York and I loved being able to see and buy many things!”

“I went to Dallas, Orlando and Miami and it was really fun.”

International Drivers License: Please keep in mind that many states in America require an International Driver’s Permit in order to drive in the US. If you plan to drive during your travels, you must get this before your trip to America as the US does not issue IDPs to foreign visitors. Please also note that many car rental agencies will not rent to those under the age of 21. Most agencies will charge an additional daily fee to rent if you are under the age of 25. It is best to research what renting and driving a car in America would look like for someone from your country before you come to camp.

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What Others Say Erik Bertalan Work Crew from Hungary “I spent a wonderful summer at Camp Ozark in 2022 and 2024. I gained a lot of experience that summer. I was lucky to have the opportunity to work alongside so many great people for the whole summer. Those were the best days of my life. I managed to see what life looks like in the USA and had the opportunity to visit places I had always wanted to see such as the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend.”

Babi Balbuena Kitchen Staff from Mexico “Camp Ozark is an incredible place with a strong sense of community and a lot of opportunities for personal growth.

The camp environment is positive and supportive, and it offers a chance to make lasting friendships while engaging in fun and meaningful activities. It’s a rewarding experience, but it’s also important to be prepared for a demanding schedule and to be adaptable. Overall, if you’re enthusiastic about working hard and ready for an immersive experience, Camp Ozark can be a truly memorable and enriching opportunity.”

Samantha Garcia Cleaning Crew from Mexico “Working at camp is a life-changing experience where you find a second family and grow in ways you never imagined.

There’s nothing more rewarding than being part of such a vibrant international community in the great outdoors!”

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