FIRST YEAR COUNSELOR APPLICATION 2025

First Year Counselor Application

Redeemer Summer Kamp 2025
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MAY 10, 2025. In order for your application to be considered by the camp committee you must have all the following completed on or before May 10:

1. Submit this form with all required portions complete

2. Have a minimum of 3 references complete the online staff reference form (See below for more details)

Failure to have all applications materials completed on time will be noted and may impact the hiriing decisions of the Camp Committee
IMPORTANT! If you are applying for Kamp Staff and are entering the 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2025, you must apply to be a CIT (even if you will be 18 before Kamp).

All counselors must have graduated from high school prior to the first day of Kamp.

This application is be used ONLY by people applying to be a First Year Counselor, which means
1. You have graduated from high school AND
2. You will be atleast 18 years of age before the first day of Kamp AND
3. 2025 will be your first year serving as a Counselor at Kamp.
If you are not applying to be a 1st year counselor, please return to www.lcr.church/kamp/staff-applications/ to complete the correct application

If you have any questions about the application or our hiring policies contact Kamp Director, Tim Springer at redeemerkamp@gmail.com or 248-930-2215 (Tim's cell)
Your Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Phone Number*
Your Cell # Please
Email Address*
Education: (Fill in school & grade you will complete this year)*
Will you be 21 years of age or older on the first day of Kamp?*

YESNO
Are you a baptized and confirmed Christian? *

YesNo
If yes, What Church were you confirmed at?
What Church, if any, are you currently a member of (or regularly attend)?*
Please list all of your experience working with children. (This may include Kamp, VBS, Scouts, Sunday School, etc.)*
Please list your previous camping experience and describe your duties.*
# of years camper at Redeemer Summer Kamp
# of years CIT at Redeemer Summer Kamp
Do you have training and certification in any of the following areas?

First AidCPRLifeguardWater Safety InstructorArcheryBoatingCanoeingRopes Course
If you possess any of the above certifications, please upload them here OR email a copy of any certifications to redeemerkamp@gmail.com

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?*

YesNo
Have you been charged for a crime for which you have not yet been acquitted?*

YesNo
If you answered "YES" to either of the previous two questions, please describe:
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

Please keep your answers short- a few sentences per question will suffice!
Please share a few thoughts about why you would like to work at Redeemer Summer Kamp this year. Please include thoughts about previous years if applicable.*
Counselors are very important to the Kamp program - How would you describe the role of a Counselor as part of the camp program*
Hint. Review the Counselor Job Description - but don't cut and paste. We want your own thoughts.
What strengths / skills will you bring to the job of Camp Counselor? *
REFERENCES & AFFIRMATIONS
By checking the box below I confirm that I have read the complete Counselor Job Description (found at https://www.lcr.church/kamp/staff-applications/) and attest that I meet all qualifications for the position.*

Yes
REFERENCE POLICY

Under state law we must have three references on file for each applicant. The references must be able to comment on your ability to work with children. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING YOUR REFERENCES and providing them the link to our online reference form (http://www.lcr.church/kamp/reference/). We will not be contacting your references. Your references must fill out the online reference form by May 10th. Otherwise your application with be deemed late or incomplete and will affect the hiring decisions. Please check below to indicate you have read and understood this policy.
By checking the box below I confirm that I have read the reference policy listed above and I understand it is my obligation to make sure I have 3 references completed before the application due date*

Yes
Please provide the name, phone number, and email of 3 references who can comment on your work with children*
SIGNATURE
By signing this application you are confirming that you are in fact the applicant and all information you have submitted in connection with this application is true and accurate. You also confirm you have read the staff calendar and agree to adhere to the meetings and deadlines contained therein. Further by signing and submitting this application you give Redeemer Summer Kamp permission to conduct a criminal background check (required for all applicants over 18 years of age) and a Department of Human Services Central Registry Check regarding any incidents of child abuse or child neglect (required for all applicants over 21 years of age). You also confirm that you understand any information obtained as a result of these checks will be reported to the Kamp Committee and may affect hiring decisions.
Electronic Signature - Please print your FULL NAME (First and Last)*
Today's Date

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First Year Counselor Application

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

REFERENCES & AFFIRMATIONS

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