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Return Summer Staff Application
Return Summer Staff Application
Application for return summer staff at Camp Friedenswald
Full Name:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
College Address:
College Phone:
College Email:
Parent/Guardian Names:
Parent/Guardian Address:
Parent/Guardian Home Phone:
Parent/Guardian Work Phone:
Parent/Guardian Email:
Home Church:
Denomination:
Pastor:
Church Address/Contact Info:
Employment Interests at Camp (leadership staff positions):
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4
3
2
1
Activity Coordinator
Worship Team
Food Service Manager
Head Counselor (1 male,1 Female) Health Officer
Maintenance
Waterfront Director
If you are interested in a position on Leadership staff rank each position you are interested in (1 being the most interested and 5 being the least interested. If only interested in rotational staff you may leave this blank. Preference may be given to those with experience of being on Friedenswald staff.
Rotational Staff:
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4
3
2
1
Counseling
Food Service
Maintenance Waterfront
Environmental Stewardship
Please rank in order of preference (1 being the highest interest and 5 being the lowest interest in the position) Persons on Staff will have an opportunity to rotate between these positions as staffing allows.
Age Preference for counseling:
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
High School Camp (grades 9-12)
Primary Camp (grades 1-2)
Junior High Camp (grades 7-8)
Pre-Junior Camp (grades 3-4)
Junior camp (grades 5-6)
If interested in counseling, please indicate which camps and age groups you are most interested in counseling by ranking each camp (1 being most interested and 8 being least interested)
Dates available for employment this summer:
Please indicate what date you will be able to start through the date you are no longer able to work. Also be sure to include any dates in between in which you will be unable to work
Certifications (CPR, first aid, life guarding, etc.):
Reference (Hall Director/Resident Advisor):
Please include the name of your current hall director or resident advisor who could serve as a reference for you. Also include an address, phone number, and email address through which they can be contacted. (This is the only reference needed for return staff)
1. What are three of the greatest joys of working on summer staff?:
2. What were the two or three most difficult aspects of working at Camp Friedenswald?:
3. How do you personally plan to respond if faced with similar issues?:
4. What are three personal goals that you can work towards in this ministry setting? :
Personal Statement Due to increased awareness of child abuse, Camp Friedenswald in cooperation with the State of Michigan requi:
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no
Been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation?
Been arrested for any reason?
Engaged in, or been accused of, any child molestation, exploitation, or abuse?
Are you aware of::
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no
Having any traits or tendencies that could pose any threat to children, youth, or others?
Any reason why you should not work with children, youth, or others?
If the answer to any of these above questions is “yes”, please explain in detail including the date of any convictions. :
Signature:
please type name in place of signature after reading and agreeing to the following: I understand the above statements and hereby give the Executive Director of Camp Friedenswald and Camp Friedenswald, permission to obtain and maintain in my personnel file my complete criminal record obtained from my local law enforcement agency. I recognize that the organization to which this application is being submitted is relying on the information contained herein. Accordingly, I attest and affirm that all of the information that I have provided is absolutely true and correct. I authorize the organization to contact any person or entity listed in this application, and I further authorize any such person or entity to provide the organization with information, opinions, and impressions relating to my background or qualifications. I voluntarily release the organization and any such person or entity from liability involving the communication or information relating to my background or qualifications. I further authorize the organization to conduct a criminal background investigation if such a check is deemed necessary. I agree to abide by all policies and procedures of the organization, and to protect the health and safety of the children/youth at all times.
Print Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Home County:
Witness:
Date:
Applicant Signature:
please type in your name in place of a signature after reading and agreeing to the following: If I am accepted on the staff, I agree to abide by the established policies and procedures of Camp Friedenswald, as will be outlined during staff orientation. I will consider my assignment a call from God to serve in church camping ministry. I accept this call knowing that camping involves hard work, long hours, with unforeseen challenges and rewards. I understand that I will be living and working with others, and commit myself to the principles of community, including respect for others, accountability, and direct communication. I will seek to nurture my Christian faith, so that Christ can be reflected through me to others. I understand that at any time if my conduct and/or attitude are harmful to the programs, facilities, or environment of Camp, either in the performance of duties, or due to inappropriate influence on other staff and campers, that my services will be terminated. Furthermore, use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances during the work week is subject to immediate dismissal.
If we are unable to place you in a position at Camp Friedenswald, may we refer your application to Amigo Centre, our sister camp:
Other Information:
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Did you go to summer camp as a child?
Have you been to Friedenswald before?
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