Counselor Application 2025

Youth Training Program - Counselor Application

Due May 1st
This application covers counseling and support roles. You only need to apply once.

Requirements:
- You must attend Staff Training: June 16th-21st
- Serve at a minimum of 2 weeks as a counselor.
- You must be turning at least 15 the year you serve, or have special permission from the camp director.
- You will be asked to complete a short bible study and send out letters to friends and family to raise awareness about the mission of Camas.
- There is a $75 staff fee due at staff training to cover staff shirt, hoodie, training and handbook.
This is a volunteer position, you can fundraise for staff fee or lost wages for the weeks you serve.
Personal Information
Name:*

FirstLast
Your E-mail Address:*
**This is where you will receive any communication about your application. Make sure to check it!**
Your Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
I am...

A new counselorA returning counselor
Camp Name
How did you hear about us?
List any names of friends, youth leaders, youth groups, churches or events.
Sex*

MaleFemale
Age you're turning this year*
Birth Date:*

MonthDayYear
Grade you're entering this fall*
Unisex T-Shirt Size*
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Parent / Guardian Name (if under 18) or Emergency Contact Name:*

First NameLast Name
Parent / Guardian Phone Number or Emergency Contact Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent / Guardian or Emergency Contact Email*
example@example.com
Are there any medical conditions that may affect your ability to serve? If yes, please list.

Spiritual Experience and Growth
Summer at Camas Meadows Bible Camp is first a spiritual ministry, so it is essential that our staff maintain a growing relationship with God. Please answer the following questions openly and honestly.
Home Church:
Describe your current church and/or youth group involvement. *
Describe how you came to follow Christ:*
What is your biggest spiritual struggle or battle right now?*
Tell how you have seen God’s work evident in your life over the last 6 months:*
How do you see God leading you to participate in His ministry at Camas this summer?*

Staff Rules & Expectations

Please read carefully and review before submitting your application.
At Camp: NO’s for Staff, Volunteers & Campers

These are the serious behaviors that we never want to see at camp, and if they happen the result is most often dismissal from camp.

Any inappropriate behavior that jeopardizes the experience, well being, or safety of yourself or others will be an immediate conversation with a director and possible dismissal from camp.

Substance Use: Possession, use, or distribution of drugs, alcohol, marijuana/THC and/or tobacco is strictly prohibited.
Bullying, Harassment, and Aggression: Name-calling, racial slurs, fighting, and bullying are strictly prohibited.
Physical Harm: Hitting, shoving, pushing, or being mean to others is not allowed
Theft of camp or others’ belongings
Destruction of Property: Damaging or destroying camp property is a serious violation.
Weapons: Bringing weapons to camp is not permitted
Public Nudity: No displays of public nudity at any time.
Sexual Behavior: No spying, watching or recording others while changing or in the bathroom, touching others’ private areas, exposing yourself, or viewing pornography.

Expectations

Be a Positive Role Model
- Have a personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ. Pursue God by seeking His will and direction through prayer and reading the Bible
- Be willing to uphold Camas’ view of creation in His own image as two distinct sexes, male and female, and to the Biblical view of sexuality and marriage as between one man and one woman.
- Make smart and Godly choices. Honor Him with your words and actions. Encourage one another to do the same.
- Outside of camp, continue to live a life that honors God, with all you do and say. Maintain relationships of emotional, spiritual and physical integrity that glorify God.
- Participate in activities with enthusiasm and keep a good attitude. Don’t complain or argue and provide feedback to leaders privately, after the activity.
- Maintain appropriate dress. No cleavage or butt showing. No speedos, bikini tops or bikini bottoms. One piece or sports bra style and swim shorts okay.
- Maintain appropriate, kind, and loving speech and avoid profane or vulgar language. Avoid jokes about illegal activities, suicide, sexual behaviors, abuse or minorities.
Be a Humble Servant
- Have a love for others and concern for their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs. Maintain a positive and loving attitude towards them, even when they are challenging.
- Be proactive and be looking for ways to help. Have a servant's heart demonstrated by a willingness to work hard at whatever you do.
- Take guidance and direction from others with humility.
Be a Healthy Member of the Community
- Be present with one another, intentionally build relationships and maintain team unity and inclusion.
- Keep cell phones stored away and off. No phone calls. Leadership/core staff may use them as tools.
- Resolve conflict and seek forgiveness. Be a peacemaker, never gossip or talk badly about others.
- Maintain appropriate, observable, 1 on 1 interactions, during regular activity hours. Use public areas like porches, lawns, lounge etc. for 1 on 1 conversations and no 1 on 1 interactions should ever occur during “lights out” hours.
- Maintain respectful and appropriate physical touch. Be respectful of others’ personal space and comfort.
- Take care of your body. Get enough sleep, drink enough water, eat nourishing food, shower regularly, brush teeth often and apply deodorant daily.
Be a Safe Member of the Community
- Communicate with the camp’s leadership about any problems or concerns with campers or staff. Report to camp leadership any perceived threats or abuse of children.
- Communicate where you will be. Stay in groups when traveling around camp property and make sure to let someone else know where you are or where you will be. Never leave camp property without express permission from a director.
- Respect staff & work areas. No loitering in the kitchen - only be in the kitchen when working. Use Bobcat for staff breaks – the bathrooms are public for anyone to use.
- Avoid any compromising situations that could lead to a question about your intentions or the camp’s reputation– physically, verbally, and emotionally.
- No visitors allowed. Visiting friends and family are not permitted at camp, unless permission is provided by a director. If you ever see an unknown visitor arriving at camp, please notify a director immediately.
- Follow all vehicle safety rules. Staff are not to drive their cars during camp events, unless given permission from a director. Never jump onto or off a moving vehicle. Lawn mowers can be driven by staff over 15 years of age, with director permission. Golf carts can be driven by staff over 18 years of age, with director permission. Camp truck can be driven on property with no passengers by staff over 18 years of age, with director permission. Motorcycles and snowmobiles can only be driven by full time staff only, no others. Camp trucks and vans can be operated off property by individuals 25 years of age or older, with director permission.
Would you say your life over the last year has represented Camas Meadows well in regards to being a positive role model, a humble servant, a healthy and safe member of the community? If no, please explain why.*
By typing your full name below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand what is expected of you as a staff member at Camas Meadows Bible Camp. You are agreeing to be held accountable to the Camas Meadows Staff Expectations and understand that your failure to fulfill them may result in your dismissal from Camas Meadows Bible Camp.*
Statement of Faith

We expect your life (including social media), actions, and words to reflect the following statements.
I believe in ...

-The Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct;

-The Trinity of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit;

-The deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His substitutionary atonement for sin, His bodily resurrection and His personal, visible return to earth to reign in righteousness and glory;

-The Person of the Holy Spirit and His work of conviction, regeneration, and sanctification, who indwells every believer, equipping them with gifts for service and witness;

-The necessity of new birth, in salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone, and the importance of a life fully committed to the will of God in Christ; and

-The church as the one universal body of Christ who is the Head, called to be God's redeemed people.
By typing your full name below, you are acknowledging that you are in agreement with this statement of faith and will uphold it's teaching with your words and actions.*

Ministry Experience and Compatibility
Servant Ministry - Summer at Camas Meadows Bible Camp is a ministry of service to others requiring you to put the needs of others before your own. Camp counseling can be a lot of hard work (physical, spiritual & emotional) with little earthly reward.

Outdoor Ministry - Summer at Camas Meadows Bible Camp is also an active, outdoor ministry, requiring the willing and active participation of staff in outdoor recreation activities and service.

Children’s Ministry - Summer at Camas Meadows Bible Camp is a ministry to children and youth, so it is important that the camp staff have a love for children/youth and a desire to contribute to their spiritual and personal growth.
Are you willing to work hard at everything you do with a servant's heart, whether leading children, playing games, cleaning or completing other chores given to you?*
Are you willing to participate in the outdoor activities that may be hot, cold, dirty, strenuous, and/or painful?*
Please list any life, work or volunteer experience you have that is relevant to outdoor youth ministry:*
Please list any skills/gifts/abilities you have that are relevant to outdoor youth ministry:*
How would you explain the Gospel to a child?*

Background Information

Please answer the following and provide an explanation to any questions you answer yes. All answers will be strictly confidential.
Have you ever been accused of, or involved, arrested for, or convicted of any of the following: a criminal act, possession or sale of illegal drugs (including substances illegal for your age), sexual or physical abuse of others?*
In the last school year, have you used or are you currently using controlled substances, drugs or alcohol or illegal drugs (including underage use of marijuana/THC, tobacco or alcohol)?*
Have you ever been asked to step away from ministry or work with children?*
Is there anything in your past or current life that might hinder your ministry or that you might need to explain to us if we found out about it? If yes, please explain.*
By typing your full name you are signing permission for a Criminal Background Check:*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Drivers License Number (if applicable):

References
Please provide the contact information of a Pastor/Youth Leader (youth group leader, young life leader, etc.)-- someone who can attest to your spiritual life and growth.
Pastoral Reference's Name:*
How do you know this person?*
Reference's E-mail:*
example@example.com
Reference's Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Please provide a character reference (teacher, mentor, coach) -- someone who can attest to your work ethic and character traits.
Character Reference's Name:*
How do you know this person?*
Reference's E-mail:*
example@example.com
Reference's Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Should be Empty:

	Support Crew	Counseling
June 23-28- Junior A Camp (grades 4-6)
July 7-12- Middle School 1 (grades 6-8)
July 14-19- Junior B (grades 4-6)
July 20-25- Private Rental *support only
July 28-Aug 2- Middle School 2 (grades 6-8)
Aug 4-9- Sr. High (grades 9-12)
Aug 14-17- Family Camas Con

Youth Training Program - Counselor Application

Personal Information

Ministry Opportunities

Spiritual Experience and Growth

Staff Rules & Expectations

At Camp: NO’s for Staff, Volunteers & Campers

Statement of Faith

Ministry Experience and Compatibility

Background Information

References