CAMP SONRISE
STAFF &
VOLUNTEERS
At Camp Sonrise, we are blessed to have a wonderful and committed staff (volunteer and paid) who work hard to provide a safe and enriching environment for your children. Our hope is that the Christian values taught and displayed will make a positive difference in the lives of our campers, and that each and every camper will view the Camp Sonrise staff as mentors and friends. In addition to our day camp training program, each of our staff members undergoes an extensive application process that includes government background checks.
Below you will find the steps to complete your application as Camp Sonrise Staff (volunteer or paid). Not every step is required, so please read carefully.
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Volunteer Counselor
COMPLETED AT LEAST 9TH GRADE
1. FIRST STEP — Do not fill out any of the online forms or the Background check Packet or document packets without approval from the camp director. Call or email the camp director.
2. BACKGROUND CHECK PACKET — Do this immediately, because it can take up to 4 weeks for background checks to process. The first page of this PDF packet explains what documents you must print, fill out, and turn in to South Lancaster Academy.
3. ONLINE REGISTRATION — You can register up to 3 young people on the same form, whether they will be regular campers, CIT’s, volunteer counselors, or paid camp staff.
4. VACCINATIONS & MEDICATIONS — This form covers just what the title says. You can enter information for up to 3 young people, regardless of how they are participating at camp.
5. STAFF APPLICATION — All potential Volunteer Counselors must fill out a staff application. No one can do it for them, they must fill it out themselves.
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Paid Camp Staff
HIRED BY CAMP DIRECTOR
1. FIRST STEP — Do not fill out any of the online forms or the document packets without approval from the camp director. Call or email the camp director.
2. BACKGROUND CHECK PACKET — Do this immediately, because it can take up to 4 weeks for background checks to process. The first page of this PDF packet explains what documents you must print, fill out, and turn in to South Lancaster Academy.
3. ONLINE REGISTRATION — You can register up to 3 young people on the same form, whether they will be regular campers, CIT’s, volunteer counselors, or paid camp staff.
4. VACCINATIONS & MEDICATIONS — This form covers just what the title says. You can enter information for up to 3 young people, regardless of how they are participating at camp.
5. STAFF APPLICATION — All potential Volunteer Counselors must fill out a staff application. No one can do it for them, they must fill it out themselves.
6. EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS PACKET — The first page of this PDF packet explains what documents you must print, fill out, and turn in to South Lancaster Academy.
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Parent Chaperone
MUST FILL OUT AND RETURN ENTIRE BACKGROUND PACKET
1. FIRST STEP — Call or email the camp director if you would like to be a Parent Chaperone for Camp Sonrise.
2. BACKGROUND CHECK PACKET — Do this immediately, because it can take 1-2 weeks for background checks to process. The first page of this PDF packet explains what documents you must print, fill out, and turn in to South Lancaster Academy. Packet must be taken to Debora Argueta in the Elementary Office between 9am-1pm M-Th (Office closed Fridays).
3. FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS — You MUST fill out and return the Volunteer Driver Page (included in packet) with a copy of your Statement of Coverage (minimum $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident)