Are you finished grade 9 or older? Looking for something to do this summer??? Interested in knowing more about God and his plan for your life??

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1 The Salvation Army Ontario Camping Ministry Are you finished grade 9 or older? Looking for something to do this summer??? Interested in knowing more about God and his plan for your life?? What is the Timothy 1 Program? 1 Timothy 4:12 Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Timothy 1 is a 21 day leadership program. There will be 2 sessions during the summer, each 3 weeks long. - Session 1 begins Sunday July 3, 2011 and ends Saturday July 23, Session 2 begins Sunday July 31, 2011 and ends Saturday August 20, The cost for this program is $300 (to be paid to the The Salvation Army via cheque or credit card, once you have been accepted). The goal is to be transformed and ready to serve through discovering your identity in Christ, in self and in others. Week 1 is at Jacksons Point Camp, with many opportunities to grow personally and in your relationship with Jesus. You will also have some time in the various programs, to understand how they work, and what they do. Week 2 will be at Newport Adventure Camp, in beautiful Muskoka where you will experience NAC s different programs and venture out on a 3 day team building canoe trip. Week 3 Back at Jacksons Point Camp, where we will continue in our journey of knowing Christ, self and others. In this week you will have more opportunities to learn about the specific programs, so that you can be equipped to decide about which stream you would like to apply for, the following summer in Timothy II. Ontario Camping Ministry operates under this Mission Statement, The Salvation Army s Doctrines and International Mission Statement. Ontario Camping Ministry is a member of Christian Camping International (CCI) and is accredited by Ontario Camp Association (OCA)

2 Ontario Camping Ministry Timothy 1 Program Application Name Last Name First Name Initial Address City Province Postal Code Telephone # Birth date (d) (m) (y) Gender: Male: Female: Dates Desired? Timothy 1 July 3-23, 2011 July 31 August 20, 2011 Available? Have you applied to work for our Camping Ministries before? If so, when? Corps/Church Currently Attending Soldier/Adherent/Member (circle one) Education High School Year Completed As of June 2011 Awards or Certificates Swimming First Aid CPR Do you plan to take any further certification this year? Yes No Please list course State briefly your previous experience as a camper or camp staff member and position (indicate camp). Personal Information Below, please tell us why you feel that you are suited to be a Timothy Participant at The Salvation Army Ontario Camping Ministry. As a part of your response also include information on the following: (Please attach an additional piece of paper should you need more space). 1. How you heard about camp. 2. Your Christian journey. (how your relationship with Jesus began, what that relationship is like today, and any other significant events that have impacted you). 3. Reasons for applying to Timothy What you expect to gain from your time at camp. 5. What the camp will gain from having you as a Timothy1 Participant. 6. Do you have any hobbies or interests that that will help us know a little more about you. 7. Any Additional Information you want us to know.

3 Corps Officer or Pastor Reference 1. Name Telephone # Address Postal Code Occupation Applicant's Statement Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence involving children or youth? Yes No Those who are provisionally accepted to join the Timothy Program in the Ontario Camping Ministry will be requested to complete a Police Record Check and be cleared by The Salvation Army Abuse Registry. I, the undersigned, state that all the information given in this application is correct and true. I understand that any discrepancies may result in my dismissal. I consent to any necessary verifications of this information, including a police record check (applicants 16 and over), and inquiries to the Salvation Army Abuse Registry. Signature Date Signature Signature of Parent/Guardian (if under 18) Date Please return to: The Salvation Army Ontario Camping Office 25 Salvation Army Road Jacksons Point, ON L0E 1L0 Telephone: CAMP (2267) Fax: (905) Website: Application Deadline March 15, 2011 Applications will be considered after this time however, positions may be limited.

4 Ontario Camping Ministry Jacksons Point Camps / Newport Adventure Camp TIMOTHY 1 PROGRAM REFERENCE FORM Corps Officer or Pastor Name of Applicant Name of Corps Officer/Pastor/Family Friend Home Phone # Work Phone # How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? Jacksons Point Camps & Newport Adventure Camp provides an opportunity for God to work in the lives of campers through excellence in programming and the active involvement of each member. Working with children in a camp setting can be a very challenging job, and we look for young people who have the qualifications to do the job well. Our future staff need to be growing in their spiritual and emotional maturity. They must also have a love for children and be organized, patient, flexible and a team player. Your honest and objective evaluation of the applicant s character and capabilities is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and effort in completing this reference. Your promptness in returning this form is very important. The applicant will not be considered without all the necessary forms. Describe the applicant s personality strengths How does the applicant relate to others, especially children? Is the applicant the kind of person to whom you would entrust the care of your child on a 24hr. basis? Yes No (If not, please explain.) FOR CORPS OFFICER OR PASTOR ONLY: Does the applicant attend your church on a regular basis? What ministries have they been involved with or given leadership to?

5 Please rate the applicant from 1-5 below. (1 being Unsatisfactory 5 being Excellent) Does the applicant: Comments: Display a knowledge of the Bible? Show consistent growth in Christian life? Actively serve in their home church? Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative? Get along with others? Display a good sense of judgment? Adjust well to new situations? Accept supervision and constructive criticism? Display a healthy attitude towards authority? Work well in a team environment? Display a good work ethic? Relate well to peers? Relate well to the opposite gender? Manage stress and emotion positively? Is there anything in the applicant s personality or character that might hinder them from participating in the Timothy 1 program with excellence? Yes No (If yes, please explain.) Are you aware of any circumstances in the applicant s background which may make him/her unsuitable for serving at camp? (i.e. health issues, personality problems, criminal convictions) Please rate your overall recommendation of the applicant: Highly Recommend Recommend Recommend with reservation Cannot Recommend SIGNATURE: DATE: Please send completed Reference Forms to: The Salvation Army Ontario Camping Office 25 Salvation Army Road, Jacksons Point, On L0E 1L0 Fax: (905) APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2011