TO APPLY:  

You can PRINT a .pdf application by clicking <here> or fill out the online application that follows.

** Please note that we are not able to accept applications from many foreign countries due to the increased paperwork and expense in processing Visa's.  You must be willing and able to secure your own Visa in order to work or volunteer with us. 

  • Read ALL of these instructions before beginning. Collect all the necessary information (especially as pertains to your references) and then continue.
     

  • Read the "Summer Jobs" link to find the top two (2) jobs that you would like to apply for (hit the "back" button, or arrow, on your browser to return to this page).  If you would like to volunteer, you may also use this form - just write "volunteer" in the "Job Choice" box.  
     

  • Read the "Staff Rules" link to take a look at our primary staff policies.  Staff all live together at the camp and we have a pretty high expectation of behavior.  (Hit the "back" button, or arrow, on your browser to return to this page after reading 'Da Rules').

  • Decide if you would like your references (other peoples assessments of your character and work ethic) done on-line or through the mail.  You will need to provide two (2) Character References (an Employer, Teacher or Family Friend - not a family member) and one Pastoral Reference (your Pastor, Bible Study Leader, or etc.).  To have references done on-line you will need to provide us with the following information (of your referrer): their name, their phone number, and their e-mail address - if you opt to have your references completed through the regular (snail) mail we will need the following information (again, of your referrer): their name, their phone number, and their street (snail) mail address.  If you have questions, e-mail us with them.

  • Fill out the application form - found below - completely, carefully and comprehensively.

  • Submit your form and follow any instructions that appear on screen.

  • Inform your Referrers that they will be getting contacted, by either e-mail or regular mail, by Camp Gifford to provide a reference for you.  We will either mail them a form or direct them to the appropriate internet address where they can fill out a reference on-line.

We will be interviewing beginning in mid-February.  You will be contacted via e-mail to let you know that we have received your application.  If you don't receive confirmation via an e-mail from camp within two weeks of applying please send us an e-mail requesting confirmation - we will look for your application and if it did not come through we will ask you to re-submit it.  THANKS!  God bless you!

 

I have read the "Staff Rules" and agree to abide by them if hired.   

Check only if yes -

 Name of Applicant:

Address:

City:

State/Zip:

State/ Zip

State/ Zip

: Parent's (if minor)

: Parent's Address

: City

: State/Zip

E-mail:

Phone number:




(As this is not a secure connection you may provide this info. to us at a later date if you wish.  Just write "later" in the box above. Thanks!)
: S.S. number

Age (if under 18)

 

 

Gender (Counselor applicants only)

 

 

 

  

 

 

Emergency contact:

Emergency number:

 

: 

 

 

 

 
 

Please list two references below:

(Relatives MAY NOT be references)

    

 Name - Reference 1

  Name - Reference 2

E-mail 1 (for on-line reference)

 : E-mail 2 (for on-line reference)

Address 1 (for snail mail reference)

Reference 1 City

Reference 1 State/Zip

Reference 1 Phone (incl. area code)

State/ Zip

State/ Zip

: Address 2 (for snail mail reference)

: Reference 2 City

: Reference 2 State/Zip

: Reference 2 Phone     (incl. area code)
         

Do you drive:

 

 

Will you have a car with you at camp?:

Please list your Pastoral Reference Below:

 
 

 

State/ Zip

: Name - Pastoral Reference

: Address  (for snail mail pastoral reference)

: Pastoral City

: Pastoral State/Zip

: Pastoral Phone

: E-mail  (for on-line pastoral  reference)

T-shirt  size:

 

 

 Please look over the available jobs and choose your first and second job choices. If you choose only one and that job is not available you will not be contacted for additional opportunities.

 

 Birthday:

mo./day)

: Job Choice 1

 Do you smoke?:

: Job Choice 2

Camp Gifford is a Christian Camp, and, as such, devotions, prayers and Christian teaching are all a part of our program. All jobs require the ability to show and teach the love of Jesus Christ in word, action and attitude. Each employee will be expected to share their personal Christian experience with the children, and pray with and teach the children.  Check the box is you've read this paragraph and are in agreement with it:    (We are an evangelistic Christian camp - if you are not comfortable with this, or don't know what this means, you may want to reconsider your application.)

Have you attended Camp Gifford as a camper? What year/s?

Have you worked on our staff or another Christian camp staff before? Where and When?

What positive character traits do you believe others see in you?

Please share about your personal relationship with Jesus Christ:

What certifications or special knowledge would you bring to Camp Gifford (e.g., Certified Lifeguard, First Class Boy Scout, Avid and knowledgeable sports card collector, etc.)?

We teach the campers in classes, called tribe times, each day. Classes are taught from the pool of knowledge brought to camp by our staff. What types of classes would you be able to teach or assist with (e.g., geology, drama, guitar, basketball, astrophysics, etc.)?

Do you play a musical instrument? If yes, what? If yes, do you play well enough to participate in chapels, campfires and etc.?

List below any work you've done, or jobs you've had, which relates to, and shows experience in, the job for which you are applying:

List below all employment for the past three years (or past three jobs).  Please include name of business, a job title and description, supervisor's name and phone number, and dates worked :

1. 

2. 

3, 

Is there any other information you'd like us to have regarding your application?  If so, write that in below.

How did you hear about Camp Gifford?

Summer Orientation begins on June 14th and our last day of summer camp is August 8th - 22nd (depending on job - these dates may change.  Actual dates will be given at time of interview.)

What is the:

EARLIEST DATE YOU CAN COME TO CAMP: 

LATEST DATE YOU CAN STAY AT CAMP:      

  

Thanks!  Remember, if you don't hear from us within a couple weeks e-mail us and let us know!  God Bless!