Camp Staff Policies
The following staff policies represent principles set forth by the camp board of the Grindstone
Lake Bible Camp Association. Interpretation lies with the camp director. Enforcement and
recourse is the responsibility of the camp director. Failure to comply with either the spirit or
explicit meaning of the policy may result in dismissal.
Relationship to Christ
A. Life Witness. All staff members are expected to be a good representative of the Lord and the
camp at all times. Whether on or off the grounds, staff shall strive to model a Christian lifestyle
in their relationships with campers, other staff, visitors, and outsiders alike.
B. Outside of any scheduled camp activity, all staff must participate in a personal devotion.
Relationship to the Camp Program
A. Responsibilities: Staff members must fulfill all assigned responsibilities. Any change in
staff assignment or outlined responsibility must be called to the attention of either the camp
director or camp manager.
B. Leaving Grounds: During staff free time, staff members have to sign out in the office. If
under 18, staff members must have a permission slip filled out in the office to leave camp
property. During all other times, staff members must get permission directly from the director
and inform the appropriate assistant directors.
C. Staff Attendance: All staff members are expected to attend staff meetings and scheduled
events. Daily chapel services should be attended in accordance with work schedules and camp
responsibilities.
D. Counselors should be in their cabins form go-to-cabins bell to sunrise (except in
emergencies).
E. All counselors are expected to retire at the same time as the campers. Exceptions can be made
at the director's discretion. Curfew for program staff is 11 pm (Unless there is an activity
scheduled that lasts after 11 pm).
F. Camp Policies: Camper policies, appended, apply to staff and campers alike.
G. Music: The staff is allowed to use radios, CD players, Ipods, and phones during their free
time. Other times for use should be determined by the director. Consider the following rules
regarding music:
1. All music must be Christian in content.
2. When considering volume, staff members should follow this guideline: if a person can
hear it outside the building, it is too loud.
3. Campers are not allowed to listen to music without a staff member present.
H. Appearance: A staff member's appearance should not interfere with the ministry of the
camp. The following guidelines have been set-up to interpret this policy:
1. Appearance shall not be a stumbling block to any staff member or camper.
2. All staff members are required to dress in a modest fashion. Underwear must be worn.
Tight fitting and/or abbreviated apparel will not be permitted. Special care is requested in
swimwear; a modest one-piece suit for women is appropriate. Immodest swimsuits will
have to be covered with a T-shirt.
3. Clothing should be neat, clean, non-revealing, free of obscene or offensive printing.
4. Appearance shall not draw so much attention to the person that the focus becomes the
person and not Jesus Christ. Since body piercing and hair color are controversial issues,
since campers view staff as persons of influence, and since we do not wish to create a
conflict with a camper's parents, GLBC urges the staff to exemplify a modest appearance
in these areas. No body piercing or excessive earrings or changing of hair color is
allowed.
Lake Bible Camp Association. Interpretation lies with the camp director. Enforcement and
recourse is the responsibility of the camp director. Failure to comply with either the spirit or
explicit meaning of the policy may result in dismissal.
Relationship to Christ
A. Life Witness. All staff members are expected to be a good representative of the Lord and the
camp at all times. Whether on or off the grounds, staff shall strive to model a Christian lifestyle
in their relationships with campers, other staff, visitors, and outsiders alike.
B. Outside of any scheduled camp activity, all staff must participate in a personal devotion.
Relationship to the Camp Program
A. Responsibilities: Staff members must fulfill all assigned responsibilities. Any change in
staff assignment or outlined responsibility must be called to the attention of either the camp
director or camp manager.
B. Leaving Grounds: During staff free time, staff members have to sign out in the office. If
under 18, staff members must have a permission slip filled out in the office to leave camp
property. During all other times, staff members must get permission directly from the director
and inform the appropriate assistant directors.
C. Staff Attendance: All staff members are expected to attend staff meetings and scheduled
events. Daily chapel services should be attended in accordance with work schedules and camp
responsibilities.
D. Counselors should be in their cabins form go-to-cabins bell to sunrise (except in
emergencies).
E. All counselors are expected to retire at the same time as the campers. Exceptions can be made
at the director's discretion. Curfew for program staff is 11 pm (Unless there is an activity
scheduled that lasts after 11 pm).
F. Camp Policies: Camper policies, appended, apply to staff and campers alike.
G. Music: The staff is allowed to use radios, CD players, Ipods, and phones during their free
time. Other times for use should be determined by the director. Consider the following rules
regarding music:
1. All music must be Christian in content.
2. When considering volume, staff members should follow this guideline: if a person can
hear it outside the building, it is too loud.
3. Campers are not allowed to listen to music without a staff member present.
H. Appearance: A staff member's appearance should not interfere with the ministry of the
camp. The following guidelines have been set-up to interpret this policy:
1. Appearance shall not be a stumbling block to any staff member or camper.
2. All staff members are required to dress in a modest fashion. Underwear must be worn.
Tight fitting and/or abbreviated apparel will not be permitted. Special care is requested in
swimwear; a modest one-piece suit for women is appropriate. Immodest swimsuits will
have to be covered with a T-shirt.
3. Clothing should be neat, clean, non-revealing, free of obscene or offensive printing.
4. Appearance shall not draw so much attention to the person that the focus becomes the
person and not Jesus Christ. Since body piercing and hair color are controversial issues,
since campers view staff as persons of influence, and since we do not wish to create a
conflict with a camper's parents, GLBC urges the staff to exemplify a modest appearance
in these areas. No body piercing or excessive earrings or changing of hair color is
allowed.
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