Roots Crew is a summer leadership development opportunity with Mountain Roots Day Camp. This program is for rising 7th-9th grade students who enjoy being around kids, ages 4-9, and who are excited about exercising their skills as a leader. 

This is the perfect leadership development opportunity for responsible teenagers who are interested in learning what it's like to be a camp counselor and who enjoy mentoring younger campers in a fun, nurturing learning environment.

They support Mountain Roots Day Camp counselors in leading outdoor activities and games for preschool and elementary-age campers. Roots Crew members get to assist camp counselors with daily tasks AND participate in the camp experience!

What is the role of a Roots Crew Team Member?

• Be at the directive of counselors, ready to assist! This could include…
  • Setting up for activities 
  • Breaking down from activities 
  • Escorting campers from one location to another 
  • Serve as “extra eyes” to help monitor campers
  • Participating in activities with campers on their level
• Maintain attention and exhibit a positive attitude throughout the day
• Be open to a challenge
• Have FUN (it’s summer camp, after all!)

Check-in: Arrive between 8:20-8:30am (unless otherwise indicated) and report to the Camp Coordinator for daily assignments. Campers begin arriving by 8:45am to begin a full day of fun!

A.M. Activities: Roots Crew members have been assigned to assist with a camper age group. 

Lunch: Roots Crew members bring their own sack lunch

Rest or Read: Each day includes a Rest or Read period, during which time Roots Crew members will be expected to meet with the Camp Coordinator. This is a time when everyone is invited to provide their questions, concerns, and reflections of their experience. 

P.M. Activities: Roots Crew members rejoin their camper groups to assist counselors.

Dismissal:  Campers leave between 3:45-4 pm, Roots Crew pickup time is 4 pm. 

Mountain Roots Day Camp will be in session from June 15-July 31, 2026 (the first 3 weeks are hosted at Brevard College, then 1 week of Forest Camp in Pisgah Forest, & the last 3 weeks at FernLeaf in Fletcher)

Candidates may apply for any number of weeks and may be accepted for a maximum of 2 weeks because there are limited Roots Crew vacancies.

If you are accepted to Roots Crew, you will receive an acceptance email with information on how to Register for your week(s) of Roots Crew. There is a $50 fee per week (discounts like coupon codes, sibling discounts, etc. may be applied). 

Accepted Roots Crew members will need to pack a lunch, water bottle, and weather-specific clothing. 

Follow this link to access the 2026 Application for Roots Crew.