For teens entering 11th-12th grade and recent high school graduates
Applicants apply first and after accepted will be registered.
2010 BRIDGE Application
Application and Reference Form are required
Westminster Woods values the way High School students have serves as volunteer counselors in the past. We want to continue to give opportunities for you to serve in a way that prepares you properly and lets you serve in all areas of camping ministry. We have revamped our volunteer program into BRIDGE.
Your BRIDGE week will be spent living in intentional community and serving the camp by bringing their excitement and input to camp programs, games, skits, projects and campfires. After successfully completing this program, participants may be placed in cabins as counselors or co-counselors for a week or longer or in support positions.
During the first week participants will also engage in Bible Study, be trained in CPR and First Aid, be mentored by staff, meet with speakers, complete interactive and hands-on counselor training, and enjoy some relaxing activities.
Each week has a limited number of spots and you can only counsel after you complete the BRIDGE week. The sooner that you apply and register the better chance you will have at securing your desired week.
- BRIDGE participants need to be entereing their Junior or Senior Year of high school and be 16 years of age. This is the age requirement for ACA Accreditation (American Camping Association).
- You will be asked to commit to volunteer at least one week after successfully completing the BRIDGE program
- BRIDGE must be completed the same summer that you wish to volunteer.
- The nominal cost topartially cover food, lodging, and training is $200.
For Questions: please call Christine Gough, Program Manager, at 707-874-2426 x615.
How to apply for BRIDGE:
Step 1: Complete an Application. 2010 BRIDGE Application
We would like to hear more about your faith and your interest in service and leadership. You can complete an online application by clicking here. Or you can contact our office to receive a paper copy.
Step 2: Contact your Reference and give them the link to the online reference form. You may want to cut and paste this email, add your name and personalize it, and email it to them:
Dear <Name>,
I am applying for a Christian youth leadership and service program called Bridge at Westminster Woods Camp in Occidental, CA. The program prepares me for counseling at the camp and it equips me for the responsibilities of holding a job.
The application process requires references and I thought that you might be able to provide one for me. The reference form is online and would only take a few minutes to complete and submit.
When filling out the form there is a checkbox at the top that indicates that I am applying for BRIDGE.
Thank you for your assistance!
The link:
www.westminsterwoods.org/machform/view.php?id=25
Sincerely,
<your name>
Please select a pastor, youth director or other church leader who can share about your character, leadership, and Christian experience. This individual should know you longer than one year. Please do not have a family member, peer or friend serve as a reference. You are responsible for asking your references to complete the online reference form and ensuring that they do so. Your registration is not completed until this is received.
Step 3: After you are accepted into the program we will register you.
 Camp length: 1 week, Sunday afternoon to Saturday morning. After completing this week participants may have the opportunity to counsel in camps or serve in support roles for the camps.
Sleeping Accommodations: Campers sleep on bunk beds inside and may include some overnights outside.
Eating: Campers eat outdoors on picnic tables near the dining hall or split up and eat at campers tables. Some special meals are cooked outdoors or at the BRIDGE house
Activities: Service projects, interacting with Friendship Camp (during BRIDGE 2 -persons with developmental disabilities) swimming, crafts, games, beach trip, Bible studies and discussions, evening worship, challenge course, assisting with camp programs, setting up games, acting in skits, and much more.
Camp size: up to 15 campers per one-week session.
One Family Group of 15 campers with 2 college-aged staff, co-ed. |
