Staff Application Introduction

Thank you for your interest in counseling at Camas Meadows Bible Camp. Since counselors have an enormous impact on the lives of the children who come to summer camp we must ensure that the individuals selected as counselors are prepared for the spiritual, physical, and emotional responsibilities of counseling. So, the following is an overview of this ministry so you can see if this is a good fit for you.

Camas Meadows Bible Camp is…

· a Christ-Centered Ministry—our purpose is to know God and make Him known to the campers He brings us. It is essential, therefore, that our staff have a solid, growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and a desire to share His love and truth with others.

· a Relational Ministry—following Jesus means loving one another. We want to build healthy relationships—with campers, with other staff, and with God. These relationships are the most important part of camp and will be what campers remember most.

· a Ministry Team—running a summer camp requires a lot of people in a lot of positions in constant contact. The unity of our ministry team is absolutely essential for a successful summer camp.

· a Servant Ministry—servant leadership is the example left by Jesus for us to follow in his footsteps. The humility to serve and put the needs of others before your own is one of the most important qualifications of a counselor.

· a Youth Ministry—the camp serves and reaches out to young people ages 9 to 16. A love for and compatibility with children/youth is expected.

· an Outdoor Ministry—much of the camp program involves outdoor recreation and activity. Participation in the outdoors is required and may involved getting wet, dirty, and/or sweaty.

· a Volunteer Ministry—we work to keep summer camp affordable enough for families to send their children. This means our staff positions are unpaid and much is asked of you for no earthly pay.

As a summer camp counselor, you will be responsible for the care, safety, and spiritual encouragement of the young people in your cabin. It will be fun, exciting and rewarding. It will also require devotion, sacrifice, and perseverance. If you feel this is God’s calling for your life this summer, please prayerfully complete the following steps to becoming Camas Meadows Staff:

1. Apply—complete the Staff Application according to the Application Instructions.

2. Prepare—complete the Counselor Preparations intended to help prepare your heart and mind for ministry.

3. Train—attend the Staff Training Retreat on June 20-24 to help equip you for ministry and be unified as a team. This retreat is required for all counseling staff.