SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP STAFF APPLICATION

This application is long. Before starting be sure you have enough time to fill out the whole thing.

SELECT PROGRAM(S) APPLYING FOR: Summer Camp Outdoor Education Family Camp

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name:	First Middle I. Last
Date of Birth:
Permanent Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Telephone Number (exclude dashes):	()-
E-mail Address:
Social Security Number (exclude dashes):	--

School Or Other Temporary Address:
City:
State:
Zip:

Driver's License Number:
State:
Exp. Date:
Restrictions on Driver's License:	YesNo
If yes, please explain

Are you a Student?	YesNo
If yes, where?
Are you currently employed?	YesNo
If yes, where are you working?
Do you have any dietary restrictions?	YesNo
If yes, please explain:
Do you smoke?	YesNo
If yes, do you understand that smoking at camp is restricted?	YesNo
Are you willing to have a medical examination before coming to camp?	YesNo
Have you ever been convicted of a crime (excluding parking violations)?	YesNo
If yes, list conviction/s and dates:
Would you have any difficulty performing the essential functions of the job/s for which you have applied?	YesNo
If Yes Please Describe:

Sherwood Forest Camp is a non-denominational, multi-racial camp community which hires staff without regard to race, creed, national origin or cultural background. Personal staff information - (application, references, background investigations, medical records) - will not be released, except as may be required by law. Requests for references regarding the staff member’s performance will be honored; however, the staff member must authorize the release of such information.
If hired, I approve the release of information regarding my performance:	YesNo
If you are hired, may we use any photographs taken of you by Sherwood Forest Camp for publicity purposes? (Permission will be assumed if not specifically denied.):	YesNo

POSITIONS, SESSIONS AND SKILLS

Before completing this section, please read the accompanying information about Sherwood Forest Camp’s programs, available positions and sessions

POSITIONS: Check the position/s for which you are applying. (Most program staff members who wish to work all summer apply for BOTH group leader and instructor positions.)

SUMMER POSITIONS
PROGRAM	SUPPORT	KITCHEN
Group Leader Junior Group Leader Instructor Cruiser Village Director Department Director Please list which department	Nurse Student Nurse Office Coordinator Transportation Manager Laundry Worker Parents Helper	Cook Kitchen Worker
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Group Leader/Instructor	Nurse	Kitchen Worker
FAMILY CAMP
Group Leader Instructor	Nursery	Facilitator Coordinator

SESSIONS: Please check the sessions you are interested in working
SUMMER CAMP	OUTDOOR EDUCATION	FAMILY CAMP
Mini Camp Girls/Boys Camp Leadership	Spring Fall	1st Weekend 2nd Weekend 3rd Weekend 4th Weekend

SKILLS: Please indicate the department where you would most prefer to teach. If you are interested in more than one, please rank them, 1 being most prefered and 4 least prefered.
WATERFRONT	ARTS	OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS	ADVENTURE/SPORTS
For the following list of activities, please select the number 1 before activities you can organize and teach as an expert, 2 for those activities which you can assist in teaching, and 3 for those in which you have had useful experience. If you have had no experience in an activity please leave it on NE.
Swimming Lifeguarding Diving Canoeing-Lake Canoeing-River Sailing Kayaking	Pottery Paper-mache Painting Beadwork Weaving Woodworking Puppetry Photography Photo Darkroom Creative Writing Journalism	Firebuilding Outdoor Cooking Shelter Construction Hiking Backpacking Overnight Camping Caving Orienteering Nature Study Astronomy Weather Study	Rock Climbing Rappelling Belaying Teams Course - Low Ropes Course - High Initiative Games Archery Fishing Basketball Volleyball Soccer

CERTIFICATIONS: List any certifications which you currently hold.
Certification	Certifying Organization	Expires

EDUCATION:
High School	Graduated YesNo	Year	Degree/Major	GPA
College	Graduated YesNo	Year	Degree/Major	GPA
College	Graduated YesNo	Year	Degree/Major	GPA

EMPLOYMENT: Beginning with current employment, give us your complete work history.
Employer	Position	Dates
Supervisor	Phone Number	May we Contact?
Reason for leaving

Employer	Position	Dates
Supervisor	Phone Number	May we Contact?
Reason for leaving

Employer	Position	Dates
Supervisor	Phone Number	May we Contact?
Reason for leaving

Employer	Position	Dates
Supervisor	Phone Number	May we Contact?
Reason for leaving

REFERENCES: The three references are an important part of your application. Select people who know you well - who are familiar with your personal background, education, employment, and/or skills. References should be someone other than a family member or a classmate, co-worker or personal friend. Consider asking a teacher, advisor, coach, member of the clergy, or supervisor or employer. Please list the persons you have chosen below.
Name	Telephone #	Relationship to you
Name	Telephone #	Relationship to you
Name	Telephone #	Relationship to you

ABOUT YOURSELF: If this would be your first time working at Sherwood Forest Camp please fill questions 1 through 7. If you are a returning staff member please fill out questions 8 through 11.

QUESTIONS 1-7 FOR PROSPECTIVE NEW STAFF ONLY
1. Have you ever gone to camp?	YesNo
2. Describe any experiences you have had working with children.
3. What contribution do you think you could make at camp?
4. In what ways do you feel children can benefit from going to camp?
5. Why did you decide to work at Sherwood Forest Camp?
6. How do you think you could benefit from working at Sherwood Forest Camp?
7. How did you hear about Sherwood Forest Camp?
QUESTIONS 8-11 FOR RETURNING STAFF ONLY
8. Academic Information: What school activities have you been engaged in since you last worked at camp?
9. Employment Information: Where have you worked, what job(s) have you done, and under what circumstances did you end employment since you last worked at camp?
10. Other Experiences: What significant experiences have occurred in your life since you last worked at camp?
11. In your previous experiences at Sherwood Forest, what do you think you have contributed to the camp, the campers, and/or the community?

Please Be Sure All Your Information Is Correct Before Submitting

SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP STAFF APPLICATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

POSITIONS, SESSIONS AND SKILLS

SUMMER POSITIONS

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

FAMILY CAMP

SUMMER CAMP

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

FAMILY CAMP

WATERFRONT

ARTS

OUTDOOR LIVING SKILLS

ADVENTURE/SPORTS