Nebraska Children’s Camp Counselor Application
Full Name Male Female
Address City/State Zip
Birthdate / / Current Age Home phone ( )
Cell Phone ( ) Local Church
1. List most recent positions you have held in your church:
2. List any areas of Children’s Ministries in which you have served. Include age groups worked with and for how long:
3. Have you ever been a counselor at Nebraska District Nazarene Children’s Camps?
4. Do you currently use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs? If yes, explain.
5. Have you ever been convicted of anything other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, explain.
6. Would you be willing to allow the Nebraska District to have your background checked? If no, explain.
7. How would you describe your health?
8. Do you have any health conditions that would prohibit you from walking the length of the campground and keeping up with the physical aspect of being a camp counselor? If yes, explain.
9. Have you taken any educational courses that would help you in working with children? If yes, explain.
10. Do you have any training working with physically or emotionally handicapped children? If yes, explain.
11. Do you have any special training? (CPR, Lifeguard, Nursing, EMT, etc) If yes, explain.
I have completed to above questions honestly and to the best of my ability and give permission to contact the references listed below.
Signature Date
References (not family members)
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Address City/State Zip
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Additional Instructions for Counselor Applicant:
Attach an additional sheet that briefly details your testimony and church background.
Please give your application (with front completed and additional sheet attached) to your Pastor. Your Pastor should complete the following section and mail your application directly to the camp director. Thank you for applying! You will be notified of your acceptance as soon as possible. (Applications will not be considered without the completion of the Pastoral recommendation.)
PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION
Dear Pastor:
Please answer the following questions accurately and frankly. All remarks remain confidential. Upon completion of this form please mail this application to the Nebraska District Camp Director. Thank you for your time!
- How long have you known the applicant?
- How would you rate this applicant’s ability to work with children?
- Has the applicant exhibited the spiritual maturity and Bible knowledge to give sound spiritual advice to children?
- Would the applicant serve as a positive Christian role model? Lifestyle, etc?
- Would you be willing to entrust the care of your children to this applicant?
- Do you recommend this applicant serve as a Nebraska District Camp Counselor? Please explain.
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Pastor’s Signature Date
Local Church of which you are Pastor:
Please mail this application immediately to:
Jackie Zeckser
515 Garfield Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901
Questions or comments?
Call Jackie Zeckser at:
402-463-7241