Youth Staff Application

[Youth Staff] Discipleship Training Program

Applications due May 1st. For students under 18 years old.
Personal Information
Name:*

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Your Phone Number:*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
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How did you hear about us?
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Birth Date:*

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Grade you're entering this coming fall*
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Mailing Address:*

Street Address

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Parent / Guardian Name:*

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Parent / Guardian Phone Number:*
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Parent / Guardian Email*
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Staff Rules & Expectations

Please read carefully and review before continuing.
NO’s for Staff, Volunteers & Campers

While at camp any inappropriate behavior that jeopardizes the experience, well being, or safety of yourself or others will result in 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, sexual jokes or comments, or viewing pornography.

Staff Expectations

Be a Positive Role Model
- Have a personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ.
- 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.
- 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 atmosphere and avoid profane or vulgar language. Avoid jokes, stories and music involving 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.
- Refrain from starting new romantic relationships. To protect the emotional well‑being of all participants and preserve the focus of our ministry, we ask that staff and volunteers refrain from beginning romantic relationships during a program session. This helps avoid conflicts of interest, power imbalances, and distractions from group activities and spiritual formation. If feelings develop, we encourage open conversation and ask that you wait until the program ends to pursue a relationship.
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 or community staff living rooms 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.
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

These are the core beliefs of Camas Meadows that anchor our teachings and mission.
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 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.*
Social Media Policy
This policy applies to all paid staff, seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers while serving in any capacity with Camas Meadows Bible Camp. It covers personal and professional social media accounts on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Snapchat, YouTube, messaging apps, blogs, and any other online public forum.

General Expectations
- Represent Christ: Post and engage in ways that reflect Christian love, humility, integrity, and kindness. Avoid offensive, hateful, or intentionally divisive content.
- Reflect the Camp’s Values: Content should be consistent with our mission and values. Public posts that significantly contradict Camas Meadows’ beliefs or undermine its ministry may be subject to review. Undermining the ministry includes anything that may hinder someone’s desire to attend camp because of how you present yourself on social media.
- Be Respectful and Professional: Treat coworkers, campers, families, donors, partner churches, and volunteers with respect. Avoid public arguments, profanity, threats, or harassment.
- Use Discretion: Remember that social media is public and permanent. Think before you post; consider how a post might be perceived by campers, parents, or the community.
- Your Personal Views Represent Camp: If you identify as a Camas Meadows staff member or volunteer, you represent camp on your personal account. Be mindful that parents, volunteers, and communities may judge the camp by your public presence.
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Do not post personal identifying information (full names, contact details, addresses etc. ) of campers, staff, or volunteers without explicit written consent from the person’s parent/guardian (for minors) or the individual.
- Do not post images or videos of campers under 18 unless you have written parental/guardian consent on file with the camp. When in doubt, do not post.
  Reporting & Violations
If you see content that harms or threatens the safety, reputation, or well-being of the camp, campers, or staff (including potential abuse or policy violations), report it immediately to a director.

Staff must cooperate with any internal or external investigations related to social media use and may be asked to provide posts, messages, or explanations. We may ask you to remove posts.

Violations of this policy may result in denied applications, suspension, dismissal, or legal action depending on severity.
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 in regards to your conduct on any social media platform. You are agreeing to be held accountable to the Social Media Policy and understand that your failure to follow the guidelines may result in your dismissal from Camas Meadows Bible Camp.*

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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.
What church or youth group do you attend?*
Tell us about your faith journey:*
Describe how you came to follow Christ:*
What are you doing in your life to actively follow Christ and grow in your faith?*
Church, bible studies, youth groups etc.
What is your biggest spiritual struggle or doubt right now?*
How would you explain the Gospel to a child?*
Tell us how you have seen God work in your life over the last 6 months:
What did you learn about God or your faith from last year's experience?
Why do you feel led to participate in His ministry at Camas this summer?*
What is a specific spiritual goal you'd like to commit to before summer?*
Examples: pray for 30 days in a row, read a book, watch/listen to the Bible Project, use a bible or devotional app, read a daily devotional, complete a bible study, designate quiet prayer time with God each week, etc.

Ministry Experience and Compatibility
Thinking about last summer, what do you feel like were some of your greatest strengths?
Thinking about last summer, what do you feel like you need to improve?
How do you feel like you can contribute to the team this year?
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.
In the last year, where have you volunteered your time?*
List organizations, church events, school events, clubs or other.
What are you going to do to serve others before summer?*
List a specific way you plan on serving others.
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?
Do you feel like you are able to handle the emotional and/or physical hardship of long and tiring days?

Background Information

All answers will be strictly confidential.
Has your life (words, actions, social media) over the last year represented God well? Why or why not?*
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?*
If yes, please explain situation.
Have you ever viewed child pornography?*
In the last school year, have you used or are you currently using controlled substances, drugs, 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?*
If yes, please explain situation.
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:*

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Faith Reference

Please provide the contact information of a Pastor/Youth Leader (youth group leader, young life leader, etc.)-- someone who can attest to your faith journey, spiritual life or growth. *Must be an adult and not a family member.
Faith Reference's Name:*
How do you know this person?*
Faith Reference's E-mail:*
example@example.com
Faith Reference's Phone Number:*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Character Reference

Please provide a character reference (teacher, mentor, coach) -- someone who can attest to your work ethic and character traits. *Must be an adult and not a family member.
Character Reference's Name:*
How do you know this person?*
Character Reference's E-mail:*
example@example.com
Character Reference's Phone Number:*
Format: (000) 000-0000.

Staff Costs
$50 required annual fee for staff shirt & sweatshirt.

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[Youth Staff] Discipleship Training Program

Personal Information

Ministry Opportunities

Staff Rules & Expectations

NO’s for Staff, Volunteers & Campers

Statement of Faith

Social Media Policy

Spiritual Experience and Growth

Ministry Experience and Compatibility

Background Information

Faith Reference

Character Reference

Staff Costs