Ness Lake-Summer Team Manual

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Ness Lake Bible Camp
Volunteer Manual 2007





TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2
EXPECTATIONS OF SUMMER VOLUNTEERS---------------------------------- 4
PRAYER AND FINANACIAL SUPPORT------------------------------------------- 5
SUMMER TEAM RULES -------------------------------------------------------------- 7
PIERCING POLICY---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
VOLUNTEER AND CAMPER RELATIONSHIPS --------------------------------- 11
SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS ------------------------------------------------------ ----- 11
RESPECTING CAMP PROPERTY ---------------------------------------------------- 12
HEALTH INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------- 13
GENERAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------ 16
FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------- 19
TIME OFF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
CABIN LEADING BASICS ------------------------------------------------------------- 22
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES --------------------------------------------------------- 27
STAFF FAMILY INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------- 30
RESOURCES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
WHAT TO DO BEFORE COMING TO CAMP -------------------------------------- 34
WHAT TO BRING ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT FORM -------------------------------------------------- 36
SAMPLE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT ----------------------------------------------- 37


INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in Ness Lake Bible Camp! We look forward to working together with you this summer, please read through this Volunteer Manual to familiarize yourself with our expectations.

Ness Lake Bible Camp Mission Statement:

To glorify God
By making Jesus Christ Known
By word and deed
Through Camping and Conference Programs

*Please memorize the Mission Statement prior to camp



NLBC History

Ness Lake Bible Camp began in 1953 with a budget of $50.00, on 7 acres of land donated to the Canadian Sunday School mission by George and Nellie Campbell. The early years were pretty rustic and camp was relatively inexpensive. A full week of camp cost $7.00! Of course, camp did not have a driveway (campers and supplies came across the lake in a homemade wooden barge!); there was no hydro (camp ran on a small diesel genset until the Board put in a private transmission line in the early 1970’s), no running water and very few buildings. Campers brought their own dishes and all washing was done at the lakeshore…

Over the years Ness Lake Bible Camp has grown to include 70 acres of land with a half-mile of waterfront on Ness Lake (plus 17 acres of leased land near Little Ness Lake), a heated Gym, a 200 seat Dining Hall and 13 cabins. Our current summer camp capacity is 168 campers per week.

Over the past 50 years approximately 37,000 kids have attended camp. Thousands have made decisions to follow Jesus Christ, and many of our campers and volunteers have gone into full time ministry at home and abroad. God has used NLBC to change lives and to expand his Kingdom!


Associations

Ness Lake Bible Camp is owned and operated by CSSM Ministries and is an accredited member of the BC Camping Association. NLBC is also a member of the BC Branch of the Fellowship of Christian Camps (FCC).

NLBC Camp Objectives

1. To encourage children, youth, and adults to know Jesus Christ and to enter into a relationship with Him as their Saviour and Lord. [Evangelism]

2. To glorify God by making Jesus known and by honouring Him in programs, relationships, conduct and policies. [Worship]

3. To take seriously the role of being Christ’s ambassadors and to seek to model Christ’s sacrificial love for the church. [Servanthood]

4. To encourage campers to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ through prayer, scripture reading, and fellowship. [Discipleship]

5. To train campers to search the scriptures for sustenance and wisdom so that they will live a life pleasing to God.

6. To use and enjoy the camp property as good stewards in order to preserve and maintain it as a lasting witness/testimony to the glory of the Creator. [Stewardship]

Some “FOR GRANTED” Things:

1. Modeling is the most powerful form of teaching, and ‘actions speak louder than words’. Campers will observe you throughout the day: it is important that your behaviour lines up with your stated values and beliefs.

2. CAMP IS FOR THE CAMPER! The things you do with and for your campers should be your greatest challenge and joy. If your focus is on yourself (day off / time off…) you will shortchange your campers and undermine the morale of other Team members.

3. Respect the authority of Senior Leadership & Property Staff. They have been given jobs to do by the Board, and they are responsible to see that they are carried out with excellence. If you have a problem with a decision, please do not complain or grumble publicly – go to that individual privately to express your concern. Do not undermine or challenge the authority of other team members.

4. The rumour mill creates misunderstanding – gossip destroys people. Think before you speak. Thoughtless comments can hurt. Focus on the positive traits of people and be an encourager. Love is the courage to face the right person with the truth.

5. We will not tolerate foul language, filthy jokes, or immoral gestures.

6. If you are assigned a task, check in with your supervisor when you think you’ve finished to ensure that you have met their expectations. Don’t disappear part way through a job. Focus on the person you are helping as well as on the task – it will be more pleasant.

EXPECTATIONS OF SUMMER VOLUNTEERS

General Requirements of all NLBC Volunteers

All NLBC Volunteers must be born again into the family of God through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and must be living a life worthy of their calling. All relationships (family, boyfriend/girlfriend, peer, etc.) must conform to Biblical standards. Volunteers must not use the following: nicotine products, alcohol, or illegal drugs. Anyone who uses any of these products or who participates in questionable moral activities before or during the camping season will be asked to forfeit their position on team.

Work Related Requirements of all NLBC Volunteers

Because of the heavy demands of camp ministry, please be prepared for long days during your assignment.
• Be prepared to work as directed.
• Be in bed at lights out and rise at the time designated.
• Be present at all designated team and prayer meetings.
• If you need to be away from your area of responsibility at any time, notify the Director and request permission well in advance.
• If you are sick and cannot work, notify the first aid attendant or the Camp Director. Stay at your area of responsibility until the Director or your supervisor gives you permission to leave.

You are an Ambassador for Christ

NLBC has a good reputation in Prince George and the surrounding community. We would like to keep our reputation in good standing. This can be achieved by being considerate and responsible in your actions towards everyone you come in contact with throughout your time at camp. We encourage you to be a positive and responsible as you represent Jesus Christ and NLBC this summer.

Doctrinal Differences Arising in the Team

NLBC is an interdenominational camp. As a result, sectarian doctrines (i.e. speaking in tongues as a criteria of salvation, sinless sanctification, etc.) may not be promoted at camp. Experience has shown that confusion and/or argument without resolution often results. Volunteers are asked to refrain from teaching sectarian doctrines while working at NLBC.

Time Off Requests

Because of the impact on campers and the program, Summer Volunteers are asked to free themselves of commitments (i.e. medical, weddings, family events, etc.) that will require them to leave camp during the summer. Having said that, we realize that life includes many special events that cannot be postponed or rescheduled.

Please present any time off requests to the Camp Director well in advance of Volunteer Training.

PRAYER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Summer Team members will be asked to write a prayer support letter. Having a team of people pray for you daily throughout your time of ministry here is important, as we need the Lord’s hand to be in every situation and relationship that occurs. Please ask 20 people to pray for you daily this summer – if every team member finds this many we will have 1500 people praying for camp every day all summer. WOW!

Any volunteer planning to attend a post-secondary institution in September or January of the coming year can raise financial support. Whatever your position at camp, if you have graduated and are heading off to school, your letters may request both financial and prayer support.

Please bring your list of names and addresses to Volunteer Training. You will be given instructions and time to write your support letter during Volunteer Training week. A rough draft of your letter may be emailed to us prior to Training, or you may bring it with you. Please do not send out any letters until we have had the opportunity to read it. We will copy it onto our letterhead and send it for you.

Raising your Summer Ministry Support

You are about to begin what may be one of the most wonderful, faith-building summers of your life! You will be stretched and challenged. You will see God provide for your needs. You will be humbled to discover that others believe in you enough to pray and support you.

Raising support is a great opportunity to experience God’s grace and see Him work in your life. His desire is to provide all our needs - we only need to learn to trust him. Some important things you should know before writing your support letter: Ness Lake Bible Camp is a CSSM Ministries missionary agency focused on bringing the gospel to Canadian children. All those who join with us in the work are missionaries and are therefore in need of both prayer and financial support.

We need prayer support because we are involved in a spiritual battle. The devil seeks to discourage and confuse us. He will try to divide us and destroy our unity, love, and effectiveness. We need financial support because we must live, eat, and pay our bills. God cares about the details of life.
Even if you do not need financial support, you do need prayer support! NLBC is committed to helping every one of you in this important part of you summer ministry. We want you to benefit now and in the future through the knowledge and experience you will gain in raising support, and through the support base you will build for future ministry.


How It Will Work
1. Pray and ask the Lord to suggest to you 20 people who may be willing to support you. Include friends, family members, and church or work acquaintances. Write down their names, addresses, and postal codes. If possible, please include email addresses.

6. Bring the names and addresses to staff training – no later! We will create a database in your name with your supporters. We will write a cover letter to accompany your letter to your supporters introducing NLBC and the summer ministry you will be participating in. If you wish this letter to only say that you need prayer support, let us know.

2. During Volunteer Training we will have a working session to complete your personal letter. Once you have written this letter we will print on camp letterhead and mail it for you.

3. We will help you with a second letter in August to update your supporters and to thank them for their prayers.

4. Funds received for the Bursary Fund must be made out to NLBC and designated ‘Summer Volunteer Bursary Fund’. At the end of the summer the camp Board will, at their discretion, disperse funds to Summer Volunteers who are returning to a post-secondary institution. Funds may be designated to a specific staff member with a post-it note, but cheques must be made out to NLBC in order to issue tax receipts.

SUMMER TEAM RULES

Music Guidelines

Music is one of God’s greatest gifts to His people, and it has always played a central role in worship. It seems that there are almost as many styles and tastes as there are people! Not everyone can agree on what is appropriate, and so the Board of NLBC asks Summer Team to observe the following:

1. Stereo systems / boom boxes, etc. must be used according to camp rules or Summer Volunteer may be asked to take them home for the remainder of the summer.

2. Volunteers may play music between camps and with headphones during their 1-hour break. Playing music for Intermediate and Teen campers should be viewed as a special privilege. Please do not play music at all during Family Camp, Squirt Camp and Junior Camps. Leaders must be aware of content, style, and volume at all times.

3. Tapes or CD’s of Adventures in Odyssey, the Narnia Chronicles, etc., may be played after lights out to help campers fall asleep. Keep in mind that ‘lights out’ is the ‘golden hour’: significant talks with campers can take place in the dark once people start to settle down. Obviously, no conversation is possible if you are asking everyone to quietly listen to a tape.

4. Not all non-Christian music is inherently evil, however we want to promote a Christ-centered environment at NLBC. Non-Christian music is not permitted on the property (if you can’t listen to it, why have it here?).

5. Christian bands exist in all genres: country, pop, rock, heavy metal, punk, and ska to name just a few. To some, heavy metal and punk are offensive and have been deemed “unworthy to express the glory and grandeur of God”. While you may not agree with this, we ask that you do not bring Christian heavy metal and punk music to camp.

Vehicles at Camp

NLBC is for kids, and their safety and the preservation of the camp environment are critical. Over the years, vehicles have done a great deal of damage to the property. It is our goal to minimize damage in order to maintain the natural beauty of the site. Please:

• Drive at or below posted speed limits (20 km/h)
• Use designated roads and parking spots only
• Drive at posted speed limits when traveling to or from camp

Access to your vehicle will be limited while you are at camp. Please:
• Hand vehicle keys in to the office prior to registration each week
• Pick your keys up following Camp Clean-up at the end of each camp

Summer Volunteers may not drive a camp vehicle unless they are 25 or older.

Personal Appearance – Dress Code

Dress and fashion are constantly changing, and the Camp Board recognizes there is a broad range of values and opinions with respect to clothing and appearance. While this is largely a matter of taste and custom, summer volunteers must be willing to forgo their liberties in order to serve and honour the interests of others.

The Bible does not prescribe a specific dress code for Christians. The general principles of modesty, appropriateness, distinctiveness of the sexes, and neatness are relevant in making choices in this area. Regardless of the current trends of our culture, NLBC has set standards for dress.

MODESTY IS THE KEYNOTE. No suggestive clothing is to be worn on the property (bikini’s, skin-tight pants or shirts, spaghetti strap tops, short skirts, short shorts, etc.). If your appearance is thought to be questionable, you will be approached by the Camp Director or Head Leader and required to change your clothing.

Please bring enough clothing to last you at least one week. Also bring clothing for all kinds of weather. Northern British Columbia is known for daily weather changes.

As ambassadors of NLBC and of Christ, we ask that you abide by the following:

Hygiene: Volunteers must be well groomed, tidy, and clean at all times. Don’t be a slob at camp.
Hairstyles: Must be appropriate and neat looking, not shaggy or un-kept. Hairstyles must be consistent: please - no radical colour / style changes throughout the summer…
Males: An unshaven face is not attractive to other volunteers, campers, or parents. Please do not use camp to experiment with various facial hairstyles!
Females: Two-piece bathing suits are not permitted at NLBC. Please wear a tasteful one-piece while at the beach.

Cover up with a t-shirt if you are wearing your bathing suit elsewhere on the property – this goes for guys and girls.



Personal Appearance – Piercing Policy

Dress and customs have changed dramatically throughout history and will no doubt continue to do so. Predictably, new trends are often interpreted as ‘inappropriate’ or ‘unacceptable’ by a portion of society (sometimes the majority) before they enter the main stream or fade away. Determining the point of general acceptance is typically difficult to do. While a certain look or style may not be wrong (wearing blue jeans to school), it may still be considered distasteful or negative by portions of society. As a result, employers may choose to define a dress code as a means of forming or protecting their public image. Many companies require their employees to adhere to a dress code which may stipulate color and fit of clothing (Moxies), a level of dress (casual, or formal), or an actual uniform (McDonalds, Montreal Canadiens). A dress code may also dictate a hairstyle (the Armed Forces) or the style or type of jewelry to be worn on the job site. Starbucks for instance forbids all piercings (other than earrings) for its employees.

NLBC desires to serve the community of Prince George and the Central Interior. Our mission is ‘to glorify God by making Jesus Christ known by word and deed through camping and conference programs’. We realize that Jesus is ‘a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall’ (Isaiah 9:14). Scripture says the cross is an ‘offense’ (Galatians 5:11) and that ‘the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing’ (1 Corinthians 1:1. Jesus himself said “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34). While we are willing to accept that the gospel may bring tension or division to some families, we do not want non-essential issues to do this. As far as it is possible, we want to support and build up the family and encourage unity and strong relationships between children and their parents.

While various types of piercings have gained popularity over the past few years, the Board of NLBC recognizes that some piercings are not considered acceptable by a substantial number of households. The Board also recognizes that volunteers have a great deal of influence on campers, and that they are important role models in the lives of children (this is one reason we select summer volunteers so carefully!).

In light of this reality, the following policy has been adopted in order to minimize the possibility that jewelry worn by camp volunteers will create friction between parents and their children:

CSSM policy is to have no ‘extreme jewelry’. Our desire is to have no body piercings other than tasteful earrings. NLBC Staff and Summer Volunteers are asked to remove all other piercings prior to Training Camp. If Volunteers are unwilling to submit in this area of obedience, they will be asked to change their jewelry to be as inconspicuous as possible. If they are unwilling to do this, they will be asked to leave camp.

“Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. Then I said “Here I am, I have come – it is written about me in the scroll. I desire to do your will, oh my God; your law is within my heart.” (Psalm 40:6-

Then He said to them all, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.” (Luke 9:23-24)


“Everything is permissible” –but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible” – but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others… So whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks, or the church of God – even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 10:23, 24, 31- 33)

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:3-4)


Attitudes to Cultivate

Be flexible
Be creative
Be prayerful
Be a gentle leader
Be enthusiastic
Be organized
Be prepared
Be on time

VOLUNTEERS & CAMPER RELATIONSHIPS

Volunteer members are not to have physical contact with campers of the opposite sex and are to be hyper-aware of the appropriateness of their physical interaction with campers of the same sex. Never go off alone with a camper; stay in public spaces or hang out with a group.

Volunteer members are encouraged to interact with campers and to pursue wholesome relationships. Touching, holding, tickling, piggy backing, etc. are inappropriate in the camp setting.

When counseling, always counsel a child of the same sex as you. Do not wander off into a private place to counsel; stay where you can be seen (i.e. chapel, dining hall, picnic table, etc.).

Summer volunteers (especially males) should be aware that campers might become infatuated with them during camp. You may be seen as a ‘safe’ object of desire (older, more mature than their peers, and unattainable), and, therefore, a prime target to practice their flirting skills. Please do not fuel their efforts by responding, no matter how flattered you may feel! Keep your focus on Christ and on campers.

Team members are never to pursue any sort of a romantic relationship with a camper.

SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Summer Team members are encouraged to interact with and pursue wholesome relationships with one another, respecting others in speech, attitude, and action. If you have a grievance with another team member, talk to that person about it directly. Do not slander or make negative remarks behind someone else’s back! If you are unable to resolve a conflict, you are encouraged to go with that person to the Camp Director to work it out. (Matthew 18:15-17).

Boyfriend / girlfriend relationships between volunteers have proven to be a distraction to the program, campers, volunteers, and especially those involved in the relationship. Building a romantic relationship at camp can create confusion, discord, and communication problems. Your priority is the ministry at hand. NLBC does not support the idea of summer volunteers pursuing boyfriend / girlfriend relationships during camp. If problems arise in this area, those involved will be asked to change their behaviour or forfeit their positions on the Summer Team.

The following behaviour (in public or private) is not permitted on the property: holding hands, kissing, caressing, petting, or any questionable or erotic behaviour. Summer volunteers may not be alone with members of the opposite sex in secluded places. Do not enter into any cabin or building to be alone with a member of the opposite sex at any time. If situations arise where you need to be alone with someone of the opposite sex, clear it through the Camp Director.

NLBC maintains that sexual intercourse out of wedlock is sin. Every team member must observe this standard.

Camp is for the campers – do not visit with other team members if you have responsibilities elsewhere.

RESPECTING CAMP PROPERTY

Wow! God has given everything at this camp to us: the land (7 acres in 1953, and an additional 63 since); the trees and underbrush; the buildings (a miracle or two and several hundred volunteer hours are typically associated with each structure); and the equipment! The Camp Board and Volunteers do not “own” camp. Each of us is a steward, entrusted with looking after the gifts God has set aside for His purpose at Ness Lake Bible Camp.

Can you imagine walking into the throne room of God and carving your name into the wall? I hope not! Camp should be treated with the same degree of awe and respect. Do not deface property, misuse or abuse equipment, or allow others to do so. Leave a positive mark or impression on the lives of your campers, not on a cabin door!

Graffiti, defacing property, misuse or abuse of camp property is irresponsible and is cause for dismissal.

PUP, BIB, & FTJ
(9 letters to live by)

Pick Up Paper – As you are walking about the camp, keep an eye open for stray paper and garbage. If you see some, pick it up and deposit in the nearest garbage can. Please remind campers not to litter and encourage them to keep camp clean as well.

Bring It Back – When you finish a job, everything you were using needs to be brought back to its home. Don’t be creative; put it back in the proper place so others can find it.

Finish The Job – When you have been given a specific job to do, make sure you do it well, and do it thoroughly. If you cannot complete a job due to a meal, illness, or some other reason, report back to whoever sent you on your job and let them know what you have done, what needs to be completed, and why you did not finish. After you have talked to your supervisor, all supplies are to be put away.

On Being Responsible

If you open it…………….………………………close it
If you turn it on………..….…….………………turn it off
If you unlock it…………….…….…………………...lock it
If you can’t fix it…………………..….find someone who can
If you borrow it…………………..……………………return it
If you use it……………………………..…………take care of it
If you move it…………………..………………………put it back
If you want to use someone else’s stuff………..………get permission
If you don’t know how to operate it….………………….leave it alone
If it doesn’t concern you…………………….……….don’t mess with it

HEALTH INFORMATION

All team members are required to fill out a medical health form and a waiver form in case of an emergency. The camp provides a medical staff person for all camping sessions. If you are in need, see that person. Under no circumstances are team members to administer medications of any kind to campers without the authorization of the first aid attendant.

Team members are responsible for their own medications. Please keep them out of sight and reach of campers at all times. Your locked locker is a good place to store medications.

Based on the susceptibility to health problems in the camp setting, we request all volunteers to take vitamins for the summer such as multi-vitamin and Vitamin C. Please bring your own supply of vitamins and other medications

First Aid

If you are from out of town (or out of province), we will try to arrange for a local doctor to provide medical treatment, if required. Camp is within the 911 call district for Prince George. The city has a large regional hospital. Paul Davenport (Property Staff) is a trained first aid attendant (OFA III), and is capable of handling most situations. We also have a Registered Nurse (RN) or first aid attendant on site during all camp sessions to ensure Summer Volunteers and campers are well looked after.

Hand Washing
Volunteers should wash their hands frequently to avoid all kinds of illness. Anytime you are close to a sink lather up with soap!

Norwalk Virus

Description: The virus is named after Norwalk, Ohio where it was first identified about 30 years ago. It is a gastrointestinal illness.

Symptoms: up-set stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache and low-grade fever.

How does it spread: Norwalk spreads by contaminated food and water and is spread by objects touched by infected people or by direct contact with infected people. Bathrooms are especially vulnerable however doorknobs, handrails, drinking fountains, self-serve food are also places of contamination. This is not an airborne virus; contact is necessary to contract this virus.

Precautions: HAND WASHING! HAND WASHING! HAND WASHING! This cannot be stressed enough. Prolonged and thorough hand washing is the only way to prevent it. Ensure campers wash before every meal. Be sure to watch them wash their hands – don’t just send them to do it.

West Nile Virus

Description: The Virus was first isolated in 1937 in the West Nile district of Uganda. Since then, there have been outbreaks in Egypt, Israel, South Africa, and in parts of Europe, Asia and North America. No one knows for sure how the virus got here but the theory is that the virus arrived thought an infected migratory or imported bird, or through an infected mosquito. British Columbia is not an infected province at this time and the risk of infection is low.

Symptoms:
• Mild cases include: fever, headache and body aches. Some people may develop mild rash or swollen lymph glands.
• Serious cases include: Rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, nausea, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, loss of consciousness, lack of coordination, muscle weakness and paralysis.

Many infected people have no symptoms and do not get or only have mild symptoms. Symptoms appear within 2 to 15 days.

How does it spread: Evidence shows that a mosquito bite infects most people. The mosquito gets infected when it feeds on the blood of a bird infected with the virus. It takes two weeks for the mosquito to pass on the virus to people or animals. The virus comes only from a mosquito bite.

Precautions: To reduce the risk of infection, wear protective clothing when outdoors and use insect repellents that contain DEET or other approved ingredients. Mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk.

Head Lice

Description: Head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of people. Having head lice is very common (6-12 million people worldwide get lice every year!). There are three stages of lice:
- Nit: Nits are head lice eggs. They are often hard to see and are often mistaken for dandruff or hairspray droplets. Nits are attached to the hair shaft and are yellow to white. They take 1 week to hatch
- Nymph: The nit hatches into a baby louse. It takes 7 days to mature and survive on blood.
- Adult: The adult louse is the same size as a sesame seed has six legs and is tan to grayish-white. Adult lice up to 30 days on a person’s head. To live, adult lice need to feed on blood. If the louse falls off a person, it dies within 2 days.

Symptoms: Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair. Itching, caused by the allergic reactions to the bites. Irritability. Sores on the head caused by scratching that may become infected.


How does it spread: Coming in contact with an infested person either through sharing a brush, combs, and towels. People can contract lice by lying on a bed, couch, pillow, carpet, or stuffed animal that has recently been in contact with an infested person. Wearing infested clothing such as hats, scarves, or coats may also spread head lice.

Precautions: Do not share items that have come in contact with hair. BE CAUTIOUS! Girls are more likely to get head lice more often than boys. Preschool and elementary children between 3-10 years old are infested most often. Girls do not have hairdressing parties with your campers. DO NOT share combs or brushes. Encourage campers to wear their hair up or in braids, pony tails, etc.



GENERAL INFORMATION

Visitors

Team members are permitted to invite friends and family to visit camp. Twenty-four hours notice must be given to the Office Superintendent - drop in guests are not permitted. All visitors must sign-in at the office and obtain a visitor pass before visiting or touring the property. Your duties and campers must receive your full attention and first priority. Limited housing may be available for special guests. Please check with the Camp Director to arrange for housing (if available).

Your guests are welcome to eat with us in the dining hall. Please notify the office of the number of guests at least 2 hours prior to the meal. Meals are to be by donation with a suggested minimum of $5. Camp does not carry change. Guests are welcome until 9:00 pm (or the end of Chapel).

Laundry

NLBC is pleased to help facilitate your ministry by providing basic laundry service throughout the summer. Each team member will be assigned a laundry day. Please follow these simple rules:

1. All laundry must be clearly labeled with your initials.
2. Laundry service is limited- all laundry must fit into a milk crate. Towels and sheets may be folded on top of your crate.
3. Loaded crates must be placed outside the laundry room prior to breakfast. Please be on time!
4. A completed laundry list MUST accompany your crate. No laundry will be washed unless this list is complete. The list helps keep track of everything that belongs to you – keep in mind that over 2500 articles of clothing are washed each week (and many clothes look alike!).
5. Special requests will be honoured up to a point. Laundry team will:
• Wash lights & darks separately
• Hang dry upon request (clothes may end up in a dryer otherwise…)
• Wash delicates separately
• If your clothing must be hand washed or if it needs similar special treatment, please leave it at home. Remember – you’re at camp!
6. Laundry may be picked up after dinner.
7. Please do not ask to have laundry done at any other time in the week.

Lost & Found

Summer Team L&F will be treated in the same way as camper L&F – articles will be displayed as found throughout the week and on the last morning of camp. If it is not claimed, it will be washed and catalogued and shipped to the PG office. All L&F will be kept for 4 weeks before it is given away. Last summer over 1000 pieces of L&F were processed.

L&F is not a free for all for summer volunteers! Claiming L&F that does not belong to you is stealing. Please do not give in to the temptation of shopping at the L&F! If you want to purchase L&F, please attend the MCC Fall Fair at the Civic Centre.

Please remember to label your belongings.


Payphone

The payphone is available for volunteers to use during their time off. The number is 250-967-4406. Please advise friends and family to call this number only as the camp line is a business phone, and it is extremely busy during the summer. Be aware of others waiting to use the phone. The payphone is not be used past 11:00 pm. Please bring a phone card or quarters to use the payphone as the office phone will not be allowed for personal calls.

DON’T BE A PHONE HOG!


Letters

Getting mail is fun! Tell your friends and family to write you this summer. The address is:

c/o Ness Lake Bible Camp
23705 Camp Road
Prince George, BC
V2K 5M1

Mail will be placed in your mailbox outside the office.


E-mail Access

Yes – we live in the information age, but access from camp is restricted for the following reasons:

1. Cost – we pay by the minute! (Dial up – no ‘high speed’ in the boondocks!)
2. Hardware – have you seen our computers?
3. Virus control – we don’t want any!

Please hook up with a local on weekends if you wish to keep in contact with friends by email.

Team Washrooms

Volunteers may use either the ‘Outside’ or ‘Inside’ washrooms. Only the kitchen bathroom has restricted access. Our washrooms are high traffic areas: please pick up after yourself. Hair dryers, curling irons, shavers, makeup bags, towels, etc. must be put away after each use.

The Fix-It List

Everything at camp is prone to damage or breakage at some point. It is our desire to make repairs quickly so that it appears that nothing is ever broken! If you see something that needs repair, please write it down on the Fix-It List located in the office. Here is sample:

Date: Location: Description: Reported by:
July 3 Boy’s Washroom Leaking tap – 1st shower PWB

If you are concerned that something is dangerous due to damage or improper use, please report it to the office immediately. Maintenance staff will be contacted by radio.


FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION

Kitchen Facilities

Public Health laws prohibit visitors in the kitchen. ONLY KITCHEN PERSONNEL are permitted in the kitchen during food preparation hours. Team members (including kitchen volunteers) are not to help themselves to anything from the kitchen at any time. If Team members enter the kitchen after hours to obtain or eat food without permission, they will be disciplined.

Food is available at meals and designated snack times only. Leftovers may be made available to you. A fridge space can be used to store personal drinks and snacks. Please label any food you bring for your own consumption. Unlabelled goods are free for all. The fridge will be emptied of unworthy contents at the end of each camp (this includes unlabelled stuff). If you are not getting enough to eat, please talk to the Food Service Superintendent.

Dining Hall Procedures

• Public Health regulations require that shirts & shoes are to be worn at all times
• Please be prompt for meals
• Wet clothing or bathing suits are not permitted in the Dining Hall
• Sunglasses and hats are not to be worn (except for special dress-up meals)
• The tables are fragile and will not withstand the weight of even a tiny body. Do not sit on the tables
• Camper related activities at meals are often lengthy. Please be enthusiastic and participate!
• Remain at your table until you are dismissed.
• Do not play with the dishes (cup games, etc.) or food. Manners are expected!!
• Volunteers are expected to sit beside campers not each other.


Meal Times

Include everyone in the conversation; do not just chat with other Team members who may be at your table. Help create an atmosphere where Christ is the unseen guest at your table.

Food is served family style, which means one leader will go to the kitchen to pick up food for the table. The leader will portion out the food to ensure everyone gets firsts. When it comes to seconds, the leader will take a poll of who wants what and obtain it from the kitchen. We encourage you to look around to other tables for extra food before going to the kitchen to minimize food waste.

Allergies and Special Food Needs

Please make any allergies or food needs (i.e. vegetarian) known to the kitchen by the first meal. This allows the kitchen to make sure everyone is properly taken care of. Please eat what has been

TIME OFF

Daily Time Off

Time off fluctuates with program demands; however, some time off is scheduled each day (typically 60 minutes). Please use your time off to rest, rejuvenate, and recover physically and spiritually.

Time Off Access to Camp Facilities

Use of camp facilities (i.e. canoes, waterfront, etc.) during your time off must be cleared through the Program Superintendent. This is necessary because the program may need the item you wish to use.

If, during your designated time off, you desire to get involved in program activities (i.e. a game), you may do so. However, you are not to use your involvement as an excuse to take time off at another time of day, or to stay up past curfew.

Volunteer Lounge

The volunteer lounge is available to all volunteers for leisure time use, however it is not to be used as a place to escape from your responsibilities. The lounge is a common area. Consideration of others is requested. Recorded music is not permitted in this area, though you are welcome to play the piano or strum an acoustic guitar.

You are expected to clean up after yourselves.


Time Off Between Camps

You will be allowed to leave camp at 1:30pm on the last day of camp. However, this time fluctuates depending on whether follow up and cleaning responsibilities are completed. We have set a curfew of 11:00 pm for your day off, simply to help you get the amount of sleep you will need to keep your energy and enthusiasm up for the entire summer. You are responsible for yourself and your choices. Please use your time off wisely, as you will be coming back to camp for another full week with kids. We want you to have as much energy at the end of the summer as you have at the beginning!

You may stay at camp for the 23-hour break between camps (if you plan to stay, you must notify the office at least 3 days prior to the end of camp). Food service is not provided during this time. The shelves on the left of the walk-in fridge are designated for weekends – read the whiteboard on the fridge door for a detailed list of available food. Please respect the kitchen and eat only what is designated. If you use the kitchen, clean it up! Please make sure that all dishes are washed and put away prior to our meeting at the start of each camp.

For most camps, your break runs Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. Volunteers are expected to attend church Sunday and report back to camp for 1:15 pm. Please eat in town, as lunch is not provided on this day.

Realize you are an ambassador of Christ and are representing Him and the camp.

Volunteer Camp

This summer we will be hosting a special camp July 26-28 just for you! We have set aside 48 hours to play, worship, rest, learn, and enjoy one another. It is our hope that this will be one of the highlights of your summer at NLBC, and that it will help build community and strong friendships that will carry on throughout the rest of the summer (and perhaps even the rest of your life!). We will organize special activities, great food (stuff that you don’t see every week!), and lots of fun.


Service Week

Each Cabin Leader & LIT is given one service week during the summer. This is a time of refreshment through duties you would not normally perform while in a cabin. You will move out of your cabin for the week, and will have an opportunity to work with the Work Crew, do maintenance (i.e. painting, cleaning, digging, etc.), and generally help out around camp.

Service Week is a good time for Cabin Leaders & LIT’s to learn the ‘behind the scenes’ aspect of camp. This year we are hoping to tackle a couple of fairly major projects which may include setting up the new waterslide, moving assorted building materials form the old shop site to make way for our new playing field (to be seeded in Sept 2006), and work at WilderNess.

CABIN LEADING BASICS

Anatomy of Cabin Leading

The two most important organs in cabin leading:
HEART
EAR
(Remember, God gave you two ears, but only one mouth!)
LOVE AND LISTEN
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires” -Galatians 5:22-24


Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism……………..he learns to condemn
If a child lives with hostility……………………he learns to fight
If a child lives with pity……...…he learns to feel sorry for himself
If a child lives with jealousy…………...…………..he learns to hate
If a child lives with apprehension……………………he learns to fear
If a child lives with encouragement……….….he learns to be confident


Each Camper Represents a Family and Perhaps a Church

Please realize parents entrust their children into your care. Be aware that everything you do with your campers will have a positive or negative effect on the camper and by extension, the parent. Any activity bringing about a negative response should be avoided at all cost: we are not here to offend or divide. Should situations arise where parents are offended, you will be asked to contact them personally and attempt to make things right.

Since campers represent various churches and doctrines, we ask you to present the Gospel and teach people how to live the Christian life. Please refrain from teaching in controversial areas (i.e. speaking in tongues).

Camper Types and Emotions

Campers will have been here once, several times, or never before. First timers are usually unsure, fearful, insecure, seeking friendship and assurance. The second timers are usually excited and glad to be back. They typically share last years’ experiences readily, and are comfortable. The ‘veterans’ adjust well to their environment, and will want to know details of the schedule (don’t tell them!) and who their Cabin Leaders are and if their favourite leaders from past years are back.

Camper Arrival

Be friendly to parents – greet them warmly and tell them your name
Learn (memorize) your campers’ names
Help campers get settled, introduced them to the rest of the group, etc.
Go over the evening schedule
Explain camp rules without being overwhelming
Be companionable
Realize campers have priority over ALL
Be flexible

Parents

Some parents will be anxious about leaving their child at camp. We need to reassure them that we will be looking out for their child. You can do this indirectly (by smiling and saying hello to parents as you walk around on registration day), or directly (by answering questions and responding to their concerns). Remember to greet not only the camper, but also the parents when they drop their child off at the cabin. Be focused on your campers and their family during this time.

Camper Rising

Help your campers wake up. Younger children may need assistance with dressing, hair, etc. It works best to have devotions first, and then dress.

Cabin Devotions

Be prepared in advance
Be sensitive to the “climate” of the group
Be aware of environmental factors
Do not eliminate devotions in favour of sleep


Camper Cleanliness

Younger campers may neglect to clean themselves and change their clothes. Please ensure that they wash, brush their teeth and hair, and change their clothes regularly (especially their underwear!). Please encourage campers to use the clothesline for wet items, not their suitcases.

Team Meeting

Each day we will meet prior to breakfast to discuss the program, spiritual concerns, and to pray. Please be prompt, attentive, and be prepared to contribute prayer requests and praise items.

Cabin Clean-up

Before camp starts, be sure your cabin is clean and ready. Encourage campers to be tidy throughout the day to eliminate a major cleanup after breakfast. Set an example by keeping your area clean (make your bed, picking up your clothes, etc.).

Skills

Be responsible for setting up and putting away skills equipment. Keep your campers with you until the skill period is over. NEVER dismiss them early. If supplies need replacing or repairing advise the Program Specialists or Program Superintendent IMMEDIATELY. Leave an accurate record of what you did in your skill (i.e. teaching plan, procedures, etc.). Do a thorough inventory of supplies and equipment at the end of every camp.

Tuck Shop

A snack item will be given to each camper every day. The cost of tuck is included in the registration fee. T-shirts, Bibles, etc. will be for sale on the first & last day of each camp. The Tuck Shop will be open daily except during Squirt Camp. There are NO charge accounts at the Tuck Shop.

Camper Free Time - Waterfront

Do not be deceived by the words “free time” – this means the campers have free time. Going swimming with your campers will increase their enjoyment at the waterfront. Remember to follow and help enforce the rules. Do not run on the dock or push anyone into the water – this will result in a temporary ban from using the docks for those involved. Please have your whistle with you. The Waterfront Director / Lifeguard is in charge of the waterfront. Please respect their authority.

Team Competitions & Wide Games

Be prompt
Be enthusiastically involved
Promote good sportsmanship by being a good sportsman
Report team points to the Program Director
Help build a team spirit with a controlled sense of competition

Cabin Time

Cabin time is for unifying your cabin through activities. Specific times are designated for this which leaders are responsible for providing activities for during this block. (i.e. campfires, smores, jungle swing, nature walks, etc.) Sign up daily for activities on the board.

Bible Study Time

This is a time for Leaders and campers to study a prepared Bible lesson together. A seminar on how to prepare and teach a lesson will be given at Volunteer Training. Please do not dismiss campers early because this tends to disrupt other cabins still doing their study.

Chapels & Campfires

Campers and leaders should be prompt for chapel times. Leaders need to come prepared with Bibles to counsel if necessary. Come to Worship!! Please remember campers imitate their leaders. Lead by example.

Discipline

Discipline begins when the camper first enters the camp, not when the first rule is broken. Discipline means correction and training and may include pulling a camper aside for a talk about their behaviour. You may remove privileges if appropriate. NEVER punish a camper physically. Be creative, consistent, and firm. Do not threaten campers with a consequence you will not be able to follow through on.

Disciplining a camper while you are angry may lead to inappropriate or unwise choices. If a camper has made you angry, handle the immediate situation (stop the inappropriate behaviour) and wait until you have cooled down before disciplining. The cooling down process may take an hour or a minute but it is important to no longer be angry. Get help from a senior leadership member if you feel unable to deal with a situation effectively or appropriately.

Inappropriate discipline will not be tolerated.

Bedtime

Regardless of when bedtime is scheduled each week please follow these guidelines:
• Be firm about getting campers ready for bed
• Be with your campers while going to the washroom to brush teeth, use the washroom, etc., Actively direct kids to prevent disorder in the washroom. One leader should go back to the cabin with the first group of kids to ensure they get to bed.
• Have lights out on time
• Warn your campers ahead of time of your expectations: “In 10 minutes I want every one to be quiet” Do it again in 10 minutes “1 more minute and then we need to stop making noise”
• Stay with your campers after lights out
• Use camper washroom when possible for preparing for bed

Possible situations that may develop during the night:
* snoring * falling out of bed * nightmares
* giggling * lost to/from washroom * mosquitoes
* sickness * talking in sleep * homesickness
* flashlight shining * sleep walking
Respond to each situation appropriately. Notify Head Leaders, Camp Director, etc. if you need help.

Departure Day

Check clothesline for L & F
Prior to Chapel ensure camper belongings are packed
Greet parents warmly
Help campers carry their belongings
Do your best to send all belongings home with campers
Check the clothesline (AGAIN!)
Finish the week strong – don’t visit with other Volunteers until all of your campers have left!
Try to keep in contact with your campers after camp

Follow-up Forms & Letters

Each year we attempt to connect campers with churches in their community through Follow-up Forms. These forms must be filled out thoroughly (and legibly!). If a camper requests follow-up, the form is passed on to a local church so they can invite the camper to Sunday School or youth group. Be sure to spend time with each of your campers on the last couple of days (one-on-one) to see where they are spiritually so that your Follow-Up forms are accurate.

Follow-Up Letters must also be written each week for each camper in your cabin. LIT’s and Leaders must write a letter to every camper. Try to make each letter individual and personal - photocopies are not allowed. We will send the letters out with the 2006 Camp Brochures in January – please keep this in mind when you write. Don’t say things like, “How was your first week of school?” It is remarkable how many parents and campers comment on how special and significant this letter is. Take the time to create an encouraging note – many kids keep them as treasured mementos! Follow-up is due Before breakfast on the last day of camp.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Risk Management:

Our goal is to identify potential risks and hazards, and to minimize them as far as possible. Provided safety equipment must be used at all times, and activities must be done under close supervision. Rules are to be enforced (i.e. Jungle Swing, Water-skiing, Motor Boat, Tumblers, Skateboarding, Climbing, Pellet Guns, Archery, etc.).

First Aid Kits will be found in the following locations: Lifeguard Shack (bottom of the Waterfront Lodge), Ski Nautique, Homestead, Shop, Kitchen, Archery, Pellet Gun range, Birchwood, First Aid room.

Fire drills will occur within 24 hours of each camp.

IN AN EMERGENCY REMEMBER TO:
S- STOP
T-THINK
O-OBSERVE
P-PROCEED

General Procedures:

1. Sound staccato signal with whistle if unable to leave the scene – i.e. injured camper, fire, and natural disaster. DO NOT sound whistle for emergencies involving intruder, wild animals, and waterfront emergencies.
2. Report the emergency to the office and they will inform the necessary personnel.
3. Inform ‘Radio Land’ of the nature of the incident. Be discrete – campers may overhear you!
4. A Cook is to ring gong continuously, and only stop when replaced or when told by the Camp Director (Paul Bailey). If the Camp Director is not on site, the Operations Superintendent (Paul Davenport), then Maintenance Superintendent (Rod Unger) is in charge.
5. All campers and volunteers meet at beach immediately and follow the direction of the Camp Director.
6. Waterfront Coordinator or Lifeguard is to take attendance, using list (updated weekly by Office Superintendent) located in the Waterfront Lodge.
7. LIT’s stay with campers at the beach, while Cabin Leaders do a camp core search or firefighting if needed.

Waterfront Injury:

The Waterfront Director is in charge. Nurse or first aid attendant must to be on hand during emergencies (see policy / procedures at office).

Wild Animal:

• Do not blow whistle. Do not tell others about the animal, so as not to scare them.
• Calmly clear people away from the area and notify the Camp Director or office (who will then notify the Camp Director for you) immediately.
• If necessary, all campers and volunteers will meet in the gym to receive instructions.
• A report needs to be made if a wild animal bites anyone.


Missing Camper Response

• Check entire cabin and appropriate washrooms thoroughly. If not found report to office and follow General Emergency Procedures.
• After taking attendance and confirming that a camper is missing, the Cabin Leaders will meet in the Dining Hall to plan a camp core search. LIT’s stay with campers and maintain order.

Intruder:

All visitors to camp must report to the office. As a team member, it is your duty to see that strangers are accounted for, as you are the eyes and ears of the camp. People on site without permission may be a threat to the safety and welfare of campers and volunteers.

If you see people on the property who are not displaying a Visitor Pass, please approach them politely to ask if they have checked in at the office. (Just because you recognize a visitor doesn’t mean they can walk about without a Visitor Pass! ) If yes, then ask to see their Visitor Pass and remind them it needs to be clearly displayed. If no, bring them to the office to see that they check in and get a pass. If they say they’ve checked in, but can’t show you a pass, please bring them to the office. If a visitor refuses to check in, please let the office know immediately.

For further information, see NLBC Policies binder in camp office.


EMERGENCY ACTIONS - CAMP DIRECTOR OR DESIGNATE

0. Determine exact nature of emergency
1. Make certain correct emergency care is in process. If a death has occurred, cover body, and keep others away from the scene.
2. After 911 has been called, the Camp Director will contact the parents, or guardians
3. Begin to log each action – time and procedure, including phone calls.
4. Inform team members of essential facts and advise them how to deal with auxiliary services, campers, etc. When police, fire or ambulance arrives, they are in charge.
5. Inform campers of essential facts. Pay phone is off limits to team members and campers.
6. Ensure full cooperation being given to auxiliary services.
7. Inform parent(s) or person(s) named on camper application in case of emergency.
8. Initiate preparation of written statements from appropriate people involved. If you are involved, you must not discuss details with others other than those collecting official information.
9. Only the Camp Director or his designate may speak to the press.
10. The Camp Director will commence a full evaluation of all incidents.

In the event of a major incident, the Camp Director will call the Board Chairman.

When police are called, the media monitor this, and consequently arrive also. A senior leadership member will be sent to the gate to keep the media out. There is to be no comment from Team members to others outside of the camp except “no comment”. A press conference will be set up and the Camp Director will provide information. Only the legal guardian may release the name of the victim. .

Charge Person: Camp Director – Paul Bailey
Designate replacement: Operations Superintendent– Paul Davenport

Media contact: Camp Director – Paul Bailey
Board Chairman: Bill Rogers



STAFF FAMILY INFORMATION

Staff Family Residences

Summer Team members are to respect the privacy of Property Staff. Staff houses are out of bounds during the summer, and are not available for watching videos, convalescence, or ‘hanging out’. Invitations to groups (Kitchen Volunteers, Program Volunteers, etc.) for special events may be extended from time to time, and Summer Volunteers is encouraged to participate. If camp business dictates a call or visit, please remember your manners.



RESOURCES

What the Camper Expects of the Cabin Leader

I want him to be the kind of person I can and talk to – the kind that won’t laugh at me and think I’m silly because of some of the questions I ask.

I want her to be the kind of person that we can go to anytime – not the kind that looks cross at us sometimes and tells us to go along and play, or think “I haven’t time for you now”.

I want him to play games with us.

I want her to take us for walks in the trees and along the shore.

I want him to not let us always be fighting and arguing in our cabin.

I want her to make us all keep our beds and things tidy, because if some of us are tidy and others aren’t, then it makes us lose points in cabin cleanup.

I want him to help us get good marks for our cabins by keeping his bed and things neat.

I want her to tell us stories at night, but I hope she doesn’t let those rowdy kids make noise every night, ‘cause I want to sleep.

I want him to be with us in the cabin at night. If we have to be in and go to bed, then he should, too.

I like her to laugh a lot. These people that always look grumpy make me afraid of them – I don’t like to talk to them.

I don’t think he should get any more food to eat at meals than we do, just because he knows the cook.

I wish she wouldn’t get together with other Cabin Leaders and whisper; I wonder if they’re talking about me.

I think he should get up at the same time as we do in the morning. We have to be on time for meals and for the services and skills, and I think he should be, too.

Personal Examination

• Am I consciously / unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?
• Am I honest in all my acts or words, or do I exaggerate?
• Do I pass on to others what was told to me in confidence?
• Can I be trusted?
• Am I a slave to dress, friends, books, work, or habits?
• Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?
• Does the Bible live in me today? Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?
• Am I enjoying prayer?
• When did I last speak to someone else with the object of trying to win that person to Christ?
• Am I making contacts with other people and using them for the Master’s glory?
• Do I pray about the money I spend?
• Do I go to bed on time and get up on time?
• Do I disobey God in anything?
• Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?
• Am I defeated in any part of my life: jealous, impure, critical, touchy, or distrustful?
• How do I spend my spare time?
• Am I proud?
• Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold resentment towards, or disregard?
• Do I grumble or complain?
• Is Christ real to me?
• Am I friendly and agreeable to those with whom I associate?
• Am I able to lay aside my personal feelings and work cooperatively with the group?
• Am I able to remain calm under tension?
• Do I set the proper example in the observance of rules and regulations?
• Do I discharge my duties faithfully and punctually?
• Do I look for ways in which I can help others to make their job easier?
• Do I carefully check the health of campers, including their cleanliness and clothing?
• Am I really concerned about the spiritual welfare of the campers entrusted to my care, and do I strive to lead the unsaved to Christ?
• Do I take a personal interest in each camper’s adjustment to camp life, his attitude and his interests?
• Do I do my best to create camper interest in the camp program?
• Do I make a sincere effort to handle behavioural problems in my group before soliciting the help of those in charge?

A Still More Excellent Way – 1 Corinthians 13

If I speak in the tongues of man and of angels, but have not love
I am a noisy going or a clanging cymbal

And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge,
And if I have all faith so as to remove mountains
But have not love, I am nothing

If I give away all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned
But have not love, I gain nothing

Love is patient and kind
Love is not jealous or boastful
It is not arrogant or rude

Love does not insist on its own way
It is not irritable or resentful
It does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right.
Love bears all things
Believes all things
Hopes all things
Endures all things

Love never ends
As for prophecies, they will pass away
As for tongues, they will cease
As for knowledge, it will pass away

For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect
But when the perfect comes, the imperfect will pass away

When I was a child, I spoke like a child
I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child
When I became a man, I gave up childish ways

For now we see in a mirror dimly
But then face to face
Now I know in part
Then I shall understand fully
Even as I have been fully understood

So faith, hope, and love abide, these three:
But the greatest of these is LOVE


What to do before coming to camp:

• Maintain a healthy devotional life and pray for your future campers, fellow volunteers, and camp in general

• Read the volunteer manual and bring it with you to camp in a 3 ring binder.

• Fill out & sign Volunteer Health/Activity Waiver forms – if you are under 18, you must have your parents sign as well.

• Fill out the RCMP Criminal Record Check form & bring it to your local RMCP detachment to have it processed. You will need one piece of picture ID, drivers license or current student ID card. If under 19, a parent or guardian must accompany you to the detachment and sign the form as well. They too must have picture ID. Minors will need to have their record checks sent to their home address and then bring them out to camp for the Camp Director. The processing fee is waived for NLBC volunteers because we are a non-profit organization. THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL AT CAMP!!

• Sign the Volunteer Agreement and Letter of Engagement form & bring it with you camp

• Line up 20 prayer partners – send their names & addresses to camp ASAP or bring them with you to Volunteer Training. You can email them to nlbc@telus.net or mail them to 23705 Camp Road, Prince George BC, V2K 5M1.


PLEASE MAIL ALL FORMS TO CAMP ASAP!


WHAT TO BRING

BIBLE!!! Built in concordance is VERY HELPFUL!!!
3 Ring Binder
Notebook
Journal * * Optional items
Pens, Pencils, Markers, paper *
Resource Material (i.e. icebreakers, stories, etc.) *
Phone card or quarters for payphone*
VOLUNTEER MANUAL

Nightlight (lava lamp, etc.) *
Cabin Identity stuff: mascot (stuffed animals only please!), Canadian flag, something unique, etc. *

VITAMINS!!!
Flashlight + batteries
Money for tuck / T-shirt / hoodies *

Towels (1 for showering, 1 for swimming)
Bathing suits (GIRLS: one piece suits only please!)
Wetsuit *
Wakeboards, skis *

Toiletries
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellant

Pillow, pillowcases
Sleeping bag (for required ‘campouts’)
Blankets / sheets *
Teddy Bear

T-Shirts / Tank tops (NO SPAGHETTI STRAPS)
Shorts
Sweaters
Long pants
Socks/underwear
PJ’s
Raincoat
Jacket
Hat
Footwear: sandals, running shoes
Dark Clothing for Mission Impossible
Dress clothes (for banquets)

PLEASE LABEL THE TAGS OF ALL YOUR CLOTHES WITH YOUR NAME / INITIALS



VOLUNTEER AGREEMENT FORM

I have read the Ness Lake Bible Camp Volunteer Manual, I hereby agree to submit to the principles, policies, and guidelines set down in it by Ness Lake Bible Camp.


Name (please print):

Date:

Signature:





I hereby certify that I am free of any pending criminal charges or convictions that would preclude me from working with children.


Name (please print):_______________________________________________

Date:_____________________________

Signature:________________________________________________________



LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT
(Sample Only – A signed copy will be sent to successful applicants)

Ness Lake Bible Camp agrees to engage __________________________ as a volunteer serving at camp in the position of ______________________________.

NLBC and you, ___________________________, agree that:

• You will arrive at camp at 7 pm Friday, June 15, 2007 (please eat before you arrive)
• You will participate in the FULL Volunteer Training from June 15 – 30, as exam schedules allow
• Your last day of camp will be August 30, 2006. (Note: Labour Day is September 3, 2007)
• NLBC will pay up to $150 travel expenses for out of town volunteers (BRING RECEIPTS)
• NLBC will pay $300 personal expenses, no receipts required
• NLBC may, as funds are available, award a Bursary to you, not to exceed $1 800
• NLBC will help you raise prayer and financial support
• NLBC will provide room and board at no charge
• You will have one hour off per day
• You will have a 23 hour break from camp following each camping session
• You will participate in the summer program to the best of your ability at all times
• You will get a midsummer break from Aug 2 at 1:30pm to Aug 7 at 8:00am.

Be signing below you have stated you agree with the above written and you have received, understand and agree with your job description.



_______________________ _______________________
NLBC Camp Director Summer Volunteer


_______________________ _______________________
Date Date



Please fill out and send to:
Ness Lake Bible Camp
23705 Camp Road
Prince George, BC
V2K 5M1

http://cid-a69df57a6565e115.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Documents/VOLUNTEER%20MANUAL%202006.doc
here is a link to the document.