A "returning applicant" is any former Senior Counselor, Adventure Counselor, Junior Counselor, or Coordinator who will be 18 OR OLDER at the start of camp (June 13, 2021), OR anyone who was hired for PAID work in the summer of 2020 who will be 18 OR OLDER at the start of camp (June 13, 2021).
If you were hired as a Junior Counselor in 2020, and are reapplying as a Junior Counselor, you must fill out a RETURNING JUNIOR COUNSELOR application at
https://forms.gle/WD9mLu6oiPdyGyff6If you were hired as a CIT in 2020, you must fill out a NEW JUNIOR COUNSELOR application at
https://forms.gle/1nPLd3ac53zPmmoS9 We are accepting Senior Counselor & Coordinator applications now through May 1. We will screen, interview, and hire for these positions as applications are received on a first-applied, first-hired basis.
*NOTE: With all the complexities of our summer working together, it would be greatly beneficial if all staff were vaccinated prior to employment. For the safety of our coworkers and our campers, we would like you to strongly consider registering for the COVID vaccine (
https://vaccinate.virginia.gov/). If you have questions or concerns about this, let us know.
**NOTE: Since our summer camps are for children and youth, no one convicted of any crime is permitted to work or volunteer at Camp Bethel during summer camps.
Applicant Directions:
1. BEFORE completing this application, read the updated 2021 Summer Staff Information packet posted at
www.CampBethelVirginia.org/summer-staff. Note the "COVID-19 Safety Adaptations and Policies" section of the packet.
2. Along with your application answers, email the following to
CampBethelOffice@gmail.com: (1) a scan or digital photo of the front AND back of your driver's license, if you have one (if you do NOT have a driver's license, you must send a scan/image of a valid photo ID); (2) a scan or digital photo of any current certification cards, if applicable; (3) a recent photo of you; and, (4) if you are in high school a scan or image of your most recent report card to verify your minimum GPA of 2.5.
3. Returning staff applicants will list two references as part of this application form (near the end of the form). Include name, phone number, and relationship. Do NOT use family members, friends, significant others, or current Camp Bethel staff as references.