The Immerse program is Muskoka Bible Centre’s student discipleship program. We believe that every student who serves at MBC and Widjiitiwin should be growing not only in their work skills and experience, but creating a deeper faith in God. To do that, we work each year to build a unique community of students who are committed to serving well, learning together and spending time asking questions of each other and their leaders about what faith looks like and how it impacts their everyday life.
We use all sorts of different discipleship methods, including Bible study, worship and individual check-in time to make sure each student is thriving. Immerse is more than just a quick sermon once a week – we’re looking for students who want to deepen their faith, serve God in a Christian community, and have a ton of fun while doing it.
What is Immerse?
Living in today’s culture is hard, and we want to equip you to be ready to face the world as you grow and develop as a Christian. The “Immerse” name comes from 1 Timothy 4:12-15:
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching… practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.
We believe that the best way to grow as a disciple of Jesus isn’t just to read about His life – we want everyone to experience Christ firsthand and practice living out their faith. That means we’re looking for students who don’t just want a summer job, but who want to actively grow in their faith and contribute to a healthy Christian community.
Immerse Discipleship can be expressed in a few different ways at MBC. Some of our staff serve at Camp Widjiitiwin, our kids camp that serves priority neighbourhoods from the Greater Toronto Area. Other summer staff serve at our conference centre in a variety of departments. While the learning and work might look different at Widjiitiwin or MBC, the discipleship methods we use are designed to help you know God better. You can learn more by clicking on the Immerse Program Information Guide below.
If a spring or summer in the Immerse program sounds like something you want to explore, reach out to us – we’d love to connect with you!Â
For more information on our Immerse Program, click the button below.
Enrollment Levels
Lead
Lead staff are selected for both their demonstrated an potential leadership abilities. These students provide oversight to a specific department during the summer months at MBC (Including Widjiitiwin positions), and are also tasked with supporting their year-round department managers as well as lead Core and Frontline students.
Term:Â 17 weeks (May 4, 2025 – September 1, 2025)Â
Core
Core students are selected for their developing leadership ability and their desire to deepen their faith during their time at MBC. They learn fundamental leadership skills, mentorship techniques, and team dynamics that will assist them in their development as community leaders. Core students are typically already enrolled in post-secondary training, and support both the Lead with programming as well as walking alongside Frontline students in the Summer Staff community. Please Note: Some Core positions are only 10-week contracts (we call that a “Summer Core” position).  Â
Term:Â 17 weeks (May 4, 2025 – September 1, 2025)
Frontline
Frontline students are a key part of the MBC summer experience – they comprise the bulk of our summer staff team, and perform in a variety of departments across our facility. Frontlines can be of any age, but should be willing to commit to a summer of service. In addition to their valuable work experience, Frontlines participate in faith-building activities and fun community-based programming. It is a great way to step forward in faith and serve God.
Term: 10 weeks (June 22, 2025 – September 1, 2025)
We know that each of our students are unique. That’s why we offer 14 work departments you can be a part of over the course of the summer. Whether you serve in Family Programming, Operational Support, Guest Service or Widjiitiwin, we believe there is a place for each committed, Christ-centred student who wants to be at Muskoka Bible Centre.Â
FAMILY PROGRAMMING
KIDS MINISTRY
Our Kids Ministry team provides a high energy biblically-based programming children’s program. Our desire is to see children connect with God and each other in a way that will lay a strong foundation for their faith journey.Â
YOUTH MINISTRY
Our Youth Ministry program seeks to engage youth through the building of quality community experiences where our youth ministry staff form relationships and provide healthy role modeling.Â
DREAM TEAM
Our DREAM Team supports the ministry of MBC through coordinating and performing in skits, songs and worship for our Kids Min programs and other Ministry events.
IMMERSE SECTION HEAD
MBC’s Immerse Section Head exists to create an engaging, fun, biblically focused staff community environment with an emphasis on leading others in spiritual growth and leadership development.
MUSIC & WORSHIP
The Music & Worship role support the ministry of Muskoka Bible Centre by leading worship, preparing music sessions and other musical and A/V elements through the spring and summer months for both MBC guests and Immerse students.
SERVING GUESTS
FRONT OFFICE
Our Front Office is to serve our guests by being knowledgeable and providing guests with necessary information.
CAMPGROUND OFFICE
Our campground is home to 230 seasonal trailer sites and 50 nightly tent and trailer site. The Campground Office is responsible for booking campsites and greet families and visitors, while answering assisting campground guests promptly.
CAMPGROUND PARK RANGER
Our campground is home to 230 seasonal trailer sites and 50 nightly tent and trailer site. The Park Ranger is to assist guests upon arrival and departure as needed. Patrol campground and observe by-law compliance and safety, while doing grounds and campsite inspections.
HUB
The Hub is a cafe style food outlet, offering various food options such as French Fries, Onion Rings, Funnel Fries, fresh sandwiches, salads, etc.
DINING ROOM
Our Dining Room serves buffet style meals to guests, while providing excellent service to all guests to ensure all needs are met.
RECREATION
Our recreation team offers various programs and activities to our guests, from boat cruises, axe throwing, pickle ball, paddle baording and much more.
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
PREP COOK
Maintain food quality and appearance as per the MBC Guest Food Service standard including fresh baking, salad bar, soups, main buffet and staff meals. Assisting the Head Chef with prepping and cooking meals, while ensuring creative and attractive presentations of all food in the dining room. Handling food in a safe matter and maintaining food safety standards.
BAKER
The MBC Bakeshop creates various fresh baked desserts such as homemade pies, cakes, cookies and more, for our dining room guests as well as creating baked good that are sold in our Hub and Campground Store!
MAINTENANCE
Our maintenance team helps maintain the beauty of MBC’s property, through leaf clearing, garabge collection, painting, lawn cutting and more routine maintenance tasks.
AUDIO VISUAL TEAM
Our AV Team provides support for various events in our chapel and around the MBC facility, consisting of audio mixing, video slides, live streaming, recording and lighting.
HOUSEKEEPING
Our Housekeeping team provides confidence for all guests that they will have the same clean comfortable rooms they come to expect, as well as maintaining a clean enviroment with a high standard.
WIDJIITWIN
WIDJIITIWIN SECTION HEAD
Supervise cabin leaders and implement staff 1:1 meetings for checking in with frontline staff and offering spiritual care.
WATERFRONT & RECREATION
Ensure water activities are managed safely and professionally to deliver an exceptional camper experience. Support Activity Coordinators with the schedulingmorning activities as well waterfront and rec activities.
ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
Collaborate to provide enriching activities for campers. Organize, schedule and implement a weekly camp program, including all activities, scheduling, chapel and games.
SALT LEAD
Coming soon…
SALT CABIN LEADER
Assist the SALT Coordinator in managing the day to day programming of the SALT & LITE program, ensure all out trips and service opportunities are well organized and work towards building servant leadership skills within the campers.
CABIN LEADER
Provide spiritual leadership of campers, ensure campers are safe, cared for and enjoy their camp experience resulting in a transforming experience. Cultivate spiritual growth within the cabin group through daily prayer, daily cabin devotions and setting a good example.
WIDJIITIWIN ASSISTANT COOK
Assist the Widjiitiwin Cook with preparing meals for all campers, staff and volunteers.
Interested in being a Room Leader? This role is in addition to your regular role at MBC. Click below to learn more.
ROOM LEADER
This role is in addition to another role at MBC, with a weekly honorarium provided for those who are Room Leaders.
Important Dates to Remember
Important Dates for Spring & Summer Students
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December 1, 2024 – Applications open for all available positions.
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January 2, 2025 – Interviews begin for 2025 positions.
- February 1, 2025 – Start of Contract Offers send out.
- May 2-4, 2025 – Staff Care Training Weekend
- May 4, 2025 – Spring Crew arrives
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June 22, 2025 – Summer Team arrives / Staff Development Week.
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June 28, 2025 – MBC Summer 2025 begins.
- September 1, 2025 – Final Contract Date for Immerse Staff.
Reminders
- Please Note: The MBC Application Portal will remain open until all positions are filled. This does not mean that all positions are guaranteed – please apply early for your preferred department roles.
- MBC conducts rolling interviews and acceptances to our Student Discipleship Program. After February 1, offers may be sent before all interviews are completed.
- Offers may be sent out as early as February 1, 2025.
- Standard Police Checks are required for all summer team members who are 18 years and older. They must be current and issued within the 2024 or 2025 calendar year.
Application Process Details
- Add immerse@muskokabible.com to your email safe list/approved senders list. You will receive email confirmations and communication from this address.
- Online Application opens December 1, 2024.
Interview Process
With the high volume of applications that we receive, we will only be interviewing qualified and/or experienced applicants for positions. Applicants selected to receive an interview (both new applicants and returning staff) will be contacted by email on or before February 1, 2025.
Interviews may be conducted in-person, online, or by phone.
Accommodations
An integral part of onsite living is the community that is formed while living together in Founders Hall, Treetops (MBC’s student dormitories), or Camp Widjiitiwin. All students are required to live in one of these locations for the summer. Males and females live in separate areas.
Please note that as a part of your service at MBC, you may be required to start your stay in one dormitory and move later in the summer (for example: Widjiitiwin staff serving during Spring Crew stay at MBC until approximately two weeks before staff training begins, then move to their summer cabins).
Questions?
Contact us at: immerse@muskokabible.com