FCBC Daycamp 2026 CIT and First time Volunteer Application Form

Day Camp 2026: Godline
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Please read the important Day Camp 2026 information on the FCBC website before filling out this application. Remember that this application is for CIT COUNSELORS and VOLUNTEERS only. When you are finished, press "Submit" at the bottom of this form. Please do not submit more than once.

Please be aware that FEBRUARY 1ST is the final deadline to submit this application. This year, letters of recommendation are not required for the senior counselor application. Interviews will be held the week of FEBRUARY 8TH on Zoom. Please keep an eye out for more information about interviews. If you have any questions about any part of this form, feel free to email Madison and Benji at dcdirector@fcbc-sf.org. Thank you for your interest in FCBC Daycamp!

Staff Expectations

A C.I.T. is a counselor-in-training. As the name implies, the C.I.T. works under the supervision of his/her senior counselor as they are trained in becoming a counselor by the Junior and Senior Counselors in their class group. The C.I.T., like all other counseling staff, is expected to attend all staff meetings, training times, and to participate enthusiastically in all aspects of the program and to work cooperatively with the other Day Camp staff.

A Counselor-In-Training will be expected to:

Work in cooperation with both the staff directing him/herself and the staff he/she is directing to provide joint activities for 20-25 children.
Support the senior and junior counselors within their group.
Observe and learn the many different aspects of Day Camp.
Help organize and work with others on different indoor and outdoor activities as needed, including small groups.
Be helpful and encouraging to the group
Attend all staff meetings, training times, and to participate in the daily devotions.

A Volunteer will be expected to help with:

Lunch/Snack set up, distribution, and clean up
Birthday Costumes and Tech
Documenting camper attendance
Being field trip safety runners
Counselor substitution and watching over late pick-up kids
In order to attend the annual Counselor Sleepovers, volunteers must complete a certain number of hours.

Sleepover #1: 14 hours (Approximately 3 days)
Sleepover #2: 28 hours (Approximately 1.5 - 2 weeks)

No exceptions to this rule will be made.

I have read and agreed to the Staff Expectations listed above*

Yes

Full name*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Birth Date*

MonthDayYear

E-mail (Note: We will be using e-mail to contact you, so please provide an email address that you will check frequently)*

Cell phone number*

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/guardian name*

First NameLast Name

Parent/guardian phone number*

Area CodePhone Number

School in Fall 2026*

Year in school Fall 2026*

Church you currently attend/or NONE*

Position(s) you are applying for (you may select more than one)*

Counselor-in-training (CIT)Junior CounselorVolunteer

T-shirt size (Please note that T-shirt sizes may not be changed after submission)*

Do you have a preference for which grade(s) you would like to work with?*

YesNo

If yes, please indicate your preferences by selecting your first, second, third, and fourth choices.

Rows	1st/2nd grade	3rd/4th grade	5th/6th grade	7th/8th grade
First choice
Second choice
Third choice
Fourth choice

Names and grades of siblings/relatives attending camp

Describe your speaking/writing abilities in English*

Describe your speaking/writing abilities in Cantonese*

Describe your speaking/writing abilities in Mandarin*

Who is Jesus to you?(Please note that your answer to this question has no effect on your ability to be on staff. We are just asking for our own knowledge.)

I don't know who that is.I know who he is but do not believeI believe that Jesus died and resurrected to save me from my sins

Do you attend church?

NoSometimesRegularly

This year Day Camp will run from June 8 - July 17. There will be NO CAMP on June 19th and July 4th.

Interviews will be held the week of February 8th.

Please keep an eye out for an email about your interview time slot.

Training Sessions: TBA

Please list any known scheduling conflicts. Keep in mind that priority will be given to those who make themselves available to attend all training sessions and the full six weeks of camp. (If none, put "None".)*

Please list any allergies and/or medical conditions (If none put "None".)*

Using 1-2 sentences, please answer the following questions to the best of your ability.

TIP: You may want to type your answers into a Word document just in case there is a problem with your submission.

Why are you interested in serving in the Day Camp program of First Chinese Baptist Church?*

What are you most passionate about? How has this shaped who you are today?*

Tell us about any extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or leadership roles you have had.*

If you could ask God just one question, what would you ask Him?

Do you have any musical background? Instruments? Singing? Please indicate here.

Phone number of person completing confidential recommendation*

Area CodePhone Number

NOTE: Counselors are required to have a letter of recommendation. Volunteer applicants do not need letters of recommendations.

Please forward this link below to the person who will be recommending you. It is your responsibility to pass on this link. The recommendation is due on February 1st.

COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION FORMS:

https://form.jotform.com/240186181209150

Use your best judgment as to who would be the most qualified to complete your letter of recommendation.

If you have attended Day Camp as a camper, we highly encourage you to ask a previous Senior Counselor to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. If not, preferably, the recommendation letter should come from an adult or youth leader, who is not related to you, who can assess your capabilities in relation to the position for which you are applying. This person should be able to adequately discuss your work ethic, strengths and weaknesses, and your ability to work with others in a group setting.

Name of person completing confidential recommendation

First NameLast Name

E-mail of person completing confidential recommendation

In what capacity does this person know you?

I would like to apply a portion of my Day Camp compensation to my Youth Camp registration.

YesNo

I verify that all the information given on this application is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

YesNo

First Chinese Baptist Church

Thank you!