2014 Summer Team Application
As you fill out this application, please read the Summer Team Application Handbook and prayerfully consider how God is leading you
this summer. Please either type or print neatly with ink.
A. Personal Information
Name _________________________________________________ Birthdate _________________ Age _________
Current Address _______________________________________City _____________ State ______ Zip _________
Current Phone_______________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________________
Home Address (If Different) ______________________________ City ______________ State______ Zip _________
Home Phone___________________ Cell Phone __________________ Occupation _____________________
Social Security Number (ONLY if over 21, for background check purposes): _________ - ________ - _________
Marital Status ______________________
Gender M F
T-shirt Size _____________________Parents’ Names______________________________________________________
Position Desired (circle those that you are applying for):
Program Assistant
Senior Counselor
Waterfront Director
Health Officer
Senior Counselor and Lifeguard
Kitchen Assistant
Counselor in Training (CIT)
Do you have any American Red Cross Certifications? _____ Please list: ______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Would you be interested in being trained as a lifeguard? (Must be 18 or older) _______________________________
Have you ever been convicted of anything other than a minor traffic violation? ______________________________
If yes, explain. _________________________________________________________________________________
Do you have any impairment that may interfere with your ability to serve on staff? ____________________________
If yes, explain. ____________________________________________________________________________________
What church do you attend? _____________________________________ Pastor __________________________
How long have you been at this church? __________________ Pastor’s Phone # ___________________________
B. Education
Schools Attended
Major/Years Completed
Degree
________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
C. Employment, Ministry, Leadership Experience
Please list paid and volunteer job, ministry, and leadership experience you have had. Use second line to highlight
responsibilities, accomplishments, and age groups served. Include starting and ending dates. Be sure to include
experiences like youth leadership, coaching, missions trips, Dorm RA, etc.
Employer/Organization
Position
Dates
City / State
Phone
1. ________________________ __________________ ____________ ____________________ _________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________ __________________ ____________ ____________________ _________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________ __________________ ____________ ____________________ _________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________ __________________ ____________ ____________________ _________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Were you fired or asked to resign from any of the above listed positions? ________
If yes, please explain. _____________________________________________________________________________
D. Past Camp Experiences
Have you ever been a camper at a camp before? ____________
If yes: Camp Name
Year(s)
______________________________________ ________________
______________________________________ ________________
E. Personal References
Please list three non-related adult references (One should be a pastor, youth pastor or spiritual mentor). Put these same
names at the top of each of your Reference Forms along with your own name, telephone number, and position you are
applying for.
1.
Name
_______________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
Telephone
______________________Relationship_______________________
2.
Name
_______________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
3.
Telephone
______________________Relationship_______________________
Name
_______________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Email Address: ______________________________________________________
Telephone
______________________Relationship_______________________
F. Online personal info.
Please list web addresses for any online personal pages you have such as Facebook, YouTube, blog sites, etc.
G. Questions
Please answer these questions as specifically as possible (use a separate piece of paper if necessary).
1. Why do you want to serve at SON-Life Camp & Retreat Center this summer?
2. Briefly describe your spiritual autobiography or spiritual journey (your testimony).
3. Describe your present relationship with Christ and the role Christ plays in your daily life.
4. How would you describe to a camper the way your life has been impacted by Jesus Christ?
5. What skills, gifts, or strengths do you have that would be beneficial to our summer ministry?
6. What are your weaknesses or areas in which you would like to grow?
7. What are your personal/career goals for your life and how does Jesus Christ fit into these goals?
8. If you were selected to serve on our ministry team this summer, what goals would you set for yourself?
9. Do you play any musical instruments? If so, what instrument(s)?
H. Self Evaluation
Please rate yourself in the following areas (1-lowest, 10-highest).
____ Responsibility
____ Integrity
____ Work Ethic
____ Communication
____ Emotional Stability
____ Initiative
____ Sound Judgment
____ Motivation
____ Leadership
____ Team Participation
____ Cooperation
____ Flexibility
____ Dependability
____ Maturity
____ Patience
____ Energy
____ Teachable
____ Enthusiasm
I. Summer Camp Schedule
May Staff Bash
TBD… either April 25-26 or May 2-3, 2014
Staff Orientation (required of all staff)
*Core Staff: June 5-14
*Senior Counselors and CITs: June 8-14
Summerfest (required of all staff)
June 14, 2014
Week 1:
June 16-20, 2014
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Day Camp I (1st-4th grade)
Junior Escape I (4th-7th grade)
Outpost Expedition(9th-12th grade)
Junior Escape II (4th-7th grade)
Week off - Enjoy your 4th of July!
Teen Extreme (7th-11th grade)
Day Camp II (1st-4th grade)
Junior Escape III (4th-7th grades)
Primary Experience (2nd-4th grade)
Day Camp III (1st-4th grade)
Junior Escape IV (4th-7th grade)
Post-Camp (core staff members only):
June 23-27, 2014
June 30 – July 4, 2014
July 7-11, 2014
July 14-18, 2014
July 21-23, 2014
July 28-August 1, 2014
August 4-6, 2014
I understand that working on the summer team of SON-Life Camp & Retreat Center means serving and cooperating with the
Directors and other summer personnel as unto God, sacrificing personal desires in the interest of the camp and the campers,
and following the policies of the camp. My chief goal will be to present Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to the campers,
demonstrating His love as they see Him represented in me. I further understand that failure to cooperate or live by this
commitment could mean the immediate termination of my contract.
Signature____________________________________________________________ Date _______________________
Please send to Drew at:
SON-Life Camp & Retreat Center
189 – 126th Ave
Wayland, MI 49348
Fax #: 269.792.4422
Email: drew@son-lifecamp.org
Questions: Contact Drew at 269.792.2081 or drew@son-lifecamp.org
Upon receiving your application, SON-Life will review it and get in touch with you within 2 weeks to schedule an interview.