If you want to serve in 2012 the online application will be available January through April 2012.

Here is a brief outline of the procedure.  As of August 2010 all summer camp staff (paid or volunteer) must have level 2 background screening and an Affidavit of Good Moral Character.   We will not be accepting applications after May 15, 2012 for summer camp staff.      

1) You must have a clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and be active in a local assembly (or fellowship) of evangelical Christians.

2) You must complete the online application / or a paper application and be 16 (or entering the 11th grade) or older (through adult).  There is a separate CIT application for those 15 (or entering grade 10).

3) You must sign an "Affidavit of Good Moral Character".  You must read every line carefully.  If any of the offences apply that disqualify you from service your application will be placed on hold - DO NOT PROCEED WITH FINGERPRINTING.

Two things must happen first.  1) You will have to apply for an exception letter from DCF (Division of Children and Families). This takes months and we cannot do it for you.  Sorry, but this is a Florida State Law.  2) If you obtain an exception letter from DCF, the Board of Directors must approve your application to serve FIRST. 

If there is nothing on the "Affidavit of Good Moral Character" that disqualifies you from serving at camp with children, you need to proceed with providing references. 

4) You must have two references from your local assembly (fellowship).

5)  When your application is complete including references and the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and you are needed for the week(s) that you wish to serve, you will be given information on where to be scanned (electronic fingerprinting) and when (not before May 1). 

5a) If you are currently employed (paid or volunteer) for an organization that requires level 2 background screening and can obtain written confirmation from your employer that you are up to date and have nothing that disqualifies you from service, you are exempt from fingerprinting.  This applies but is not limited to Teachers, Public Safety Officers, Healthcare Workers  & Volunters that work with children or senior adults.  If your employer will not complete our confirmation form by May 30 you will need to be scanned again.