Counselor Applications

Trying to decide which application is right for you?
Read This: *Camp Counselor Job Descriptions*

I want to apply to any camp except St. Elizabeth’s and I have never been a paid staff member previously. (Please indicate your experience, including years volunteering with St. Elizabeth’s Camp if applicable.)

RETURNING Counselor APPLICATION

I want to apply to any camp except St. Elizabeth’s and I HAVE been employed by Shrine Mont Camps previously. (If you have worked at one Shrine Mont Camp - besides St. Elizabeth's -and are applying to another Shrine Mont Camp, just indicate your history on the returning application).

New St. Elizabeth's Application

I want to apply to St. Elizabeth's Camp and have never worked at St. Elizabeth's Camp.

Returning St. Elizabeth's application

I want to apply to St. Elizabeth's Camp and I HAVE previously worked at St. Elizabeth's Camp.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS:
Read First: *Hiring Timeline and Other Details*

All staff members work together to:

Establish and foster a Christian community in which children can discover their God-given gifts and be affirmed as valued members of that community;
Ensure the health and safety of the entire camp program.

Shrine Mont Camp Staff members:

enjoy working with people of all ages;
are able to assume and share responsibility;
encourage others to discover new things and enjoy being at camp;
are open to outcomes and experiences;
set aside their own needs for the needs of their campers;
are respectful of others’ spiritual journeys and open to their own faith formation.

All staff members must:

Complete a Medical History/Consent to Treatment form before camp begins;
Become certified in CPR and First Aid by training week;
Submit to a criminal and sexual offender background check;
Be available for the entire staff training period, and on site whenever their camp is in session;
Have experience working with children (preferred);
Have enthusiasm, high energy, and ability to work well with other staff (required).

See the Camp Counselor Job Descriptions document for each camp's staff age requirements.

Questions about applications or hiring?
Contact the Camp Registrar at campregistrar@thediocese.net