Counsellor Sign Up

We are excited to see your interest in being a camp counselor at Silver Bay Bible Camp this year! In order to get to know you better, and find out when you are available this summer, we will need you to give us some info on yourself. That’s what this application is for. Let’s get started!

Here are the steps you need to go through to apply:

Fill out Silver Bay Counselor Application Form
Part A: Basic information Please make sure all information is filled out correctly (especially MB Health Card #, Allergies, Weeks Available to Counsel). If you are under 18 years of age, fill this out with your parents. They need to sign this form.
Part B: Counselor questions We want to get to know you and see why you want to be at camp this summer. Please answer the questions the best you can.
Staff Lifestyle Policy and Statement of Faith
We all want to be on the same page and pulling together in our efforts at Silver Bay Bible Camp. Because of this, all counselors and camp staff are required to review and confirm that they will adhere to the Statment of Faith and Lifestyle Policy. You can view the statement of faith here. You can view the lifestyle policy here.
Attend Counselor Training Sessions
Sessions at camp will take place during counselor training on July 2nd – July 5th. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions. Exceptions for personal reasons will be considered.

Silver Bay Counselor Application Part A: Basic Information

Thank you for applying to counsel at Silver Bay Bible Camp this year. Please fill out the form below and indicate when you are available this summer. It is possible that you may not get to counsel all the weeks that you are available. We will notify you after all applications are in what week(s) you will be needed for.

First Name(*)

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Last Name(*)

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Birthday(*)

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Current Grade(*)

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Email(*)

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Phone Number(*)

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MB Health Card #s (In case of emergency at camp)(*)

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Allergies/Dietary Needs:

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Which weeks are you available to counsel?

Note: In order to counsel, they will need to come to counsellor training unless given exception.

Jr. Camp Week 1 – age 6-12 – July 5th – July 10th
Jr. Camp Week 2 – age 6-12 - July 12th – July 17th
Teen Week #1 – grade 7-9 - July 19th – July 24th (must be finished grade 10 to counsel)
Teen Week #2 – grade 7-9 - July 26th – July 31st (must be finished grade 10 to counsel)

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Are you 18 years of age or older?(*)

Yes No

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Parental Information

Parent First Name(*)

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Parent Last Name(*)

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Parent Phone Number (s)(*)

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Parent Email(*)

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Parental Confirmation(*)

By checking this box I confirm that I have read all information and am agreeing that my child is available for the weeks checked.

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Silver Bay Counselor Application Part B: Questions

Counselors: Please take some time to answer the questions below. We hope these questions help you prepare for camp, and they also help us fit the training to the needs of the counsellors.

Why do you want to be a counselor at Silver Bay?(*)

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What do you think are the three most important things that a counselor does at camp?(*)

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When did you decide to follow Jesus with your life? Please describe how or with who you made the commitment.(*)

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Where are you currently attending church? Do you serve or volunteer in a part of the church?(*)

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How would you describe your relationship with God in the past year? What have you learned about Him? What are you currently doing to grow in your faith?(*)

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How would your friends or people at school know that you are a Christian? What evidence would they see?(*)

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What strengths do you have that help you as a camp counselor? What is an area of weakness for you that might cause you to struggle as a camp counselor?(*)

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What would you like to see at the training sessions to help you be a better counselor this summer?(*)

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Please provide names and phone numbers of at least 2 references from people you have either worked/volunteered for or who know you well.(*)

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Policy confirmation(*)

By checking the box I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the SBBC Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Policy

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Camp Counsellor Application