This form is for volunteers serving at Summer camps, Work Retreats, and in other volunteer capacities for a short-term basis [1 week or less].

If you are wanting to join our Youth Training Program and serve on the support staff, please go to https://www.camasmeadows.org/support-application 

Thank you for applying to serve with camp!

At Camp NO’s for Staff, Volunteers & Campers

These are the serious rules that we never want to see at 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

• Participate in all 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.

• Drive safely. Obey all speed limits and laws when driving to and from camp. 10 MPH inside the camp archway sign and 20MPH on the gravel road and 30MPH on the pavement.

Be a Humble Servant

• Have a love for children 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.

 

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.
• Treat others with kindness & respect using loving, kind, and uplifting words.
• 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, no cup checks, butt slaps, kissing etc. 
• Don’t start romantic relationships during camps - focus on building healthy relationships with peers. Never pursue a romantic relationship with a camper.
• 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.
• Stay in cabins during lights out. You may only be outside of your cabin at night with permission or during an urgent matter. 
• Communicate where you will be. Stay in groups when traveling around camp property and make sure to let your leader know where you are or where you will be. No leaving camp property without express permission.
• Find the nurse for all injuries and concerns (headaches, allergies, bleeding, cuts, vomiting, etc.)
• 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.

We 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 Triune 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 signing below, I am agreeing to the following:

I understand that camp activities could include play and outdoor activities around and near the Camas Meadows Bible Camp grounds, hikes and walks in the woods wherein there could be mosquitos, bees, ticks and slippery and jagged surfaces among other dangers and risks. I also understand that outdoor activities may occur in the hot sun and in the rain or snow.

In the event of illness, injury, and/or accident, I authorize the camp instructor or any Camas Meadows Bible Camp employee to act on my behalf. They may approve any and all non-emergency or emergency treatment and are authorized to sign any and all medical release or required form(s) on my behalf.

I understand that the risks associated with camp activities could result in injury and/or death. I hereby assume these risks. I understand that the Camas Meadows Bible Camp is not liable for any injuries or other occurrences due to indoor and outdoor camp activities or related risks, and/or the actions or omissions of Camas Meadows Bible camp counselors, volunteers, employees, directors, officers, or any other entities being released.

I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in
which I participate, and that it will govern the actions and responsibilities at said activity.

In consideration of my application and participation, I hereby:

WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the
Camas Meadows Bible Camp officers, employees, camp counselors, volunteers, entities or other persons released, for disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter occur to them including their traveling to and
from this activity;

INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the Camas Meadows Bible Camp officers, employees, volunteers, or other entities or persons released from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise.

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under
applicable law. The Camas Meadow Bible Camp directors, officers, and all its employees, acting officially or otherwise are hereby released from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of action on account of any injury that may occur. This release binds my heirs, executors, administrators, and/or assigns.