2022 Day Camp Teen Assistant Application

2022 DAY CAMP TEEN ASSISTANT APPLICATION/COMMITMENT CONTRACT
BASIC INFORMATION
APPLICANT NAME *

First Name Last Name
ADDRESS *

STREET ADDRESS

Street Address Line 2

CITY, STATE, ZIP
AGE *
HOME PHONE *
PARENT CELL PHONE *
STUDENT CELL PHONE (IF APPLICABLE)
PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS *
STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS (IF APPLICABLE)
T-SHIRT SIZE *
APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Teen assistants are an important part of our summer staff! We want to put together teams that are engaged with the campers and motivated to make the week an excellent experience for all in attendance. Please look over the following questions, and answer them to the best of your ability.
Please list previous summer camp assistant positions held along with their years and the directors you worked with: *
Why do you like working with kids? *
Which CYT/First Act productions you have been involved with and in what capacity? *
Other interests and talents: *
Some assistants will be assigned to serve as dance assistants, leading the campers in the choreography. If you are interested in this role, please list any dance experience that you have that would aid you in this task.
AVAILABILITY

Reminder: Teen Assistants must be available all five days of the camp week(s) they work as well as the Friday afternoon showcase and following clean-up.
Don't forget about the following First Act camp dates:

- Middle School Overnight Camp - June 20-24 with performances June 24 & 25

- High School Drama Camp - June 27-July 1 with performances July 1 & 2

- High School Overnight Camp - July 17-22 with performances July 22 & 23
I am available for/prefer:

Half-Day Camps Full-Day Camps Half-Day or Full-Day Camps
Please mark the box(es) below to indicate the camps for which you are available to work. *

June 13-17: Frozen Kids (Village Presbyterian Church - Antioch Campus) June 13-17: Willy Wonka Kids (College Church of the Nazarene) June 27-July 1: Frozen Kids (Lakeland Community Church) June 27-July 1: Willy Wonka Kids (Village Presbyterian Church - Antioch Campus) July 11-15: Frozen Kids (Christ Community Church - Leawood Campus) July 11-15: Willy Wonka Kids (Avondale United Methodist Church) July 25-29: Willy Wonka Kids (Church of the Resurrection: Leawood Campus) August 1-5: Frozen Kids (Lenexa United Methodist Church)
Please select the maximum number of weeks you would be willing to work (Please note: There is no guarantee that if hired, you will get this maximum number due to the number of applicants.) *
Are you available to attend Camp Training on June 11 from 3-5 p.m.? *

Yes No
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Applicants must obtain a letter of reference written and signed by an adult UNRELATED to them. This reference should explain how the writer knows the applicant and why the writer believes the applicant would be a good Teen Assistant. Letters can be uploaded below or emailed to campcoordinator@firstactkc.org by the writer or applicant.
STUDENT AGREEMENT
Please check the boxes below, and then sign to indicate your agreement to the following items. *

I understand the importance of the Camp Training on June 11 from 3-5 p.m. and will make attendance a priority. I understand that I must attend all five days of the camp session(s) for which I am hired. I understand that effective communication is important to the success of the camp and that all needs and concerns are to be addressed to my designated supervisor. I understand that it is necessary that I remain engaged with the campers at all times. I understand that my cell phone will be turned off and given to the camp staff when I arrive each morning and may be picked up once every camper has left. I understand that it's ALL ABOUT THE CAMPERS! Enjoying a teen friend's company as a fellow Teen Assistant is secondary to serving the campers and adult camp staff. I agree to abide by the First Act behavior guidelines and understand that failure to do so may result in immediate dismissal and my remaining scheduled camp weeks may be reassigned to another Teen Assistant.
Student signature: *

Clear
PARENT AGREEMENT
Please check the boxes below, and then sign to indicate your agreement to the following items. *

I understand that the specific hours of work are determined by the First Act staff and that my student will be required to be present as scheduled. I agree to ensure that my teen has reliable transportation to all events related to his or her service in the 2022 First Act Summer Camp program.
Parent signature: *

Clear

SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW

All Teen Assistants must schedule a time to interview via Zoom. Interviews will be held on
Please select an open interview time from the choices below. If there is not a time available that works for you, please email campcoordinator@firstactkc.org.

Thank you for your interest in being a 2022 Teen Assistant. To finish your application, please make sure you have completed the following:

1. If you did not upload it to this application, ensure that you have arranged for the submission of your letter of recommendation from an adult UNRELATED to you. These should be emailed by the writer or the applicant to campcoordinator@firstactkc.org prior to the applicant's interview.

2. Make sure you have completed the medical release form. If you have already filled this form out for the 2021-2022 season, you do not need to complete it again. Please reach out to campcoordinator@firstactkc.org if you are unsure if we have your form on file.

3. Push the submit button below, and be sure to put your selected interview slot on your calendar. We can't wait to talk with you! A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to your interview. If you are unable to use Zoom for any reason, please email campcoordinator@firstactkc.org.

If you have any questions about the application process or the teen assistant role, please contact campcoordinator@firstactkc.org.
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2022 DAY CAMP TEEN ASSISTANT APPLICATION/COMMITMENT CONTRACT

BASIC INFORMATION

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

AVAILABILITY

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

STUDENT AGREEMENT

PARENT AGREEMENT

SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW