Camp Lamar Lighthouse Camp

Lamar Lighthouse Camp

2005 Staff Application

Most of our staff are volunteers, while some are paid, experienced campers. All are required to go through our staff training and to have a letter of recommendation written by their pastor and a reference by one other individual. Our staff is comprised of people like YOU; parents, grandparents, college students, pastors, lay people… but they all have one thing in common: They love God and they love young people! Those ages 18 or older, who have an authentic and growing relationship with the Lord, and who enjoy working with children and teens are welcome to apply.

Counselor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

§  Modeling a mature, Christian faith

§  Sharing the Gospel

§  Being the responsible adult for approximately 8 young people

§  Attending counselor training

§  Facilitate Bible study and discussion with campers

§  Attending morning staff circle

§  Being a cheerleader

§  HAVING FUN AT ALL TIMES!!

You will have opportunities to share special skills or talents with the campers if you wish throughout the week.

We appreciate the time you take to fill out this application! If you need more space than provided please feel free to attach additional sheets.

When completed please send to:

Lamar Lighthouse Camp

Sara Hackman

2314 West Gatesburg Road

Warriors Mark, PA 16877

First Name______Last Name ______

Address______

City______State______Zip______

Home Phone (______)______Work Phone (______)______

Cell Phone (______)______Email______

Birth date ______Age ______

Home Church______

Pastor______Pastor’s Phone Number (______)______

Other reference’s name ______Phone Number (_____)______

Relation to applicant______

Is there anything in your life that would prevent you from being a good role model for teens? Yes____ No___

(If yes please explain)______

______

Have you ever been convicted or accused of (or pleaded guilty to) child abuse or a crime involving actual or

attempted sexual molestation of a minor? Yes___ No ___. If yes, explain______

______

Do you have current criminal background check and child abuse clearance documents? Yes No

If no, would you be willing and/or able to get these? Yes No

List any camp experience you have had--location and years as a camper or staff member, as well as staff duties and experience working with children.

I’m interested in helping in the following ways (please rank, 1 being most desired):

_____ Counselor _____ Kitchen _____ Maintenance ______Program

_____ other ______

Please write an H for activities you’d be able to help with and L for activities you’d be able to lead.

___Archery ___Hiking ___Drama

___Soccer ___Singing ___Worship Leading

___Basketball ___Guitar ___Teaching

___Volleyball ___Sign Language ___Bible study

___ Group games ___Challenge Course ___ Campfire Programs

____Other(s): ______

List your experience or qualifications for the activities that you are willing to lead from the above

Check any current certifications held:

___Lifeguard ___First Aid ___CPR ___EMT ___CDL ___RN

Briefly share your relationship with Jesus and how that began

How would you explain the plan of salvation to a camper?

Camp Lamar Lighthouse Camp

2005 Staff Application

Pastor Reference

Applicant’s Name______

We at Camp Lamar Lighthouse Camp are committed to providing Christ-centered camp of the highest quality and the applicant has offered his/her time and energies to serve as a Counselor (or another area of staff). Please be honest in your evaluation of this staff applicant. This application is completely confidential and will only been seen by the appropriate staff members at Camp Lamar. Please feel free to attach additional sheets as necessary. We appreciate the time you take to fill this out.

Those ages 18 or older, who have an authentic and growing relationship with the Lord, and who enjoy working with children and teens are welcome to apply as counselors at Camp Lamar.

Counselor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·  Modeling a mature, Christian faith

·  Sharing the Gospel

·  Being the responsible adult for approximately 8 young people

·  Attending counselor training

·  Facilitate Bible study and discussion with campers

·  Attending morning staff circle

·  Being a cheerleader

·  HAVING FUN AT ALL TIMES!!

When completed please send to:

Lamar Lighthouse Camp

Sara Hackman

2314 West Gatesburg Road

Warriors Mark, PA 16877

Name of person completing this form______

Position ______Church ______

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Please list the applicant’s strengths

Please list the applicant’s weaknesses

Please list qualities you see in this applicant that would help him/her as a counselor

Please rate the following:

A for Excellent

B for Above Average

C for Average

D for Questionable

O for no opportunity to observe

Rank / Comments
Spiritual Maturity
Involvement in Christian service
Consistency of testimony
Effectiveness in witnessing
Leadership ability
Outlook on life
Self-discipline
Responsibility
Interactions with youth
Dependability
Honesty
Friendliness
Enthusiasm
Working on as a team
Decision making / judgment
Other

Any other comments or insights regarding this applicant that we should consider

Do you recommend this applicant to be a counselor at Camp Lamar Lighthouse Camp? Please circle

Yes, I do enthusiastically Yes, I do. Yes, but with some reservations.

No, I do not recommend this person at this time.

Signature______Date______

Camp Lamar Lighthouse Camp

2005 Staff Application

Reference

Applicant’s Name______

We at Camp Lamar Lighthouse Camp are committed to providing Christ-centered camp of the highest quality and the applicant has offered his/her time and energies to serve as a Counselor (or other staff position). Please be honest in your evaluation of this staff applicant. This application is completely confidential and will only been seen by the appropriate staff members at Camp Lamar. Please feel free to attach additional sheets as necessary. We appreciate the time you take to fill this out.

Those ages 18 or older, who have an authentic and growing relationship with the Lord, and who enjoy working with children and teens are welcome to apply as counselors at Camp Lamar.

Counselor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·  Modeling a mature, Christian faith

·  Sharing the Gospel

·  Being the responsible adult for approximately 8 young people

·  Attending counselor training

·  Facilitate Bible study and discussion with campers

·  Attending morning staff circle

·  Being a cheerleader

·  HAVING FUN AT ALL TIMES!!

When completed please send to:

Lamar Lighthouse Camp

Sara Hackman

2314 West Gatesburg Road

Warriors Mark, PA 16877

Name of person completing this form______

Relation to applicant ______

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Please list the applicant’s strengths

Please list the applicant’s weaknesses

Please list qualities you see in this applicant that would help him/her as a counselor

Please rate the following:

A for Excellent

B for Above Average

C for Average

D for Questionable

O for no opportunity to observe

Rank / Comments
Spiritual Maturity
Involvement in Christian service
Consistency of testimony
Effectiveness in witnessing
Leadership ability
Outlook on life
Self-discipline
Responsibility
Interactions with youth
Dependability
Honesty
Friendliness
Enthusiasm
Working on as a team
Decision making / judgment
Other

Any other comments or insights regarding this applicant that we should consider

Do you recommend this applicant to be a counselor at Camp Lamar Lighthouse Camp? Please circle

Yes, I do enthusiastically Yes, I do. Yes, but with some reservations.

No, I do not recommend this person at this time.

Signature______Date______