Employment Info | Redwood Adventure Camp

Training

A week-long intensive training session to prepare our staff to be the best, most prepared staff to work with our campers. Several certifications are provided to our staff free of charge. These certifications can be taken with our staff to obtain future jobs outside of Camp.

American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR/First Aid for Infant, Child, and Adult Certification is provided at no cost to our staff prior to the start of Camp (a $200+ value)
Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
Redwood Adventure Camp Staff Training which includes: basic archery & riflery, hiking & backpacking skills, interpersonal skill, working with kids, and much more
Many staff members receive CA Serve Safe Certification which permits them to work in kitchens

Time Commitment

Important Dates for this season:

Minimum age for Counseling Staff is 18 by June 24, 2024
Minimum age for NEW staff that have participated in Adventure or Graduate Programs is 17 by June 24, 2024
Minimum age for Relief/Maintenance Staff is 17 by June 16, 2024 (first day of training)
Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR – June 13-16, 2024
General Training – June 17 – June 24, 2024
Campers arrive – June 24, 2023
Staff will be considered under contract from June 17 (1:00pm -3:00pm arrival) – July 30th (5:00pm).

There will be a celebratory staff dinner the evening of the Aug 1st that we hope staff will stay for, and staff are welcome to spend one final night at Camp if desired.

Read below for more information. Click HERE to apply!

Requirements

Staff members are over 18 at the start of the first camping session
Redwood Adventure Camp may choose to hire 17-year-old staff members if they have participated in either Redwood Adventure Camp’s CIT or Graduate programs the prior summer
CPR/First Aid certified or the ability to obtain certification prior to Camp (we offer a course – free of charge to our staff – pretty cool!)
Must complete ACA Voluntary Disclosure Statement
Must be fingerprinted for criminal background check and sex offender registry checks
Must complete state-approved Sexual Abuse Prevention Course
Share an interest in working with kids
Must have a desire to make a difference in the world
Must be willing to engage in spirited activities and willing to share their positive energy with others
Must be willing to engage in and/or lead Christian prayer

Employment Forms for Hired Staff

Welcome!

Now that you have received and accepted your contract, here are some more forms to fill out!! If you have any questions, you can contact Mary (mary@redwoodadventure.org) or Kelly (Kelly@redwoodadventure.org) or simply call the office number 707-984-6877 and leave a message if you get the voicemail. Soon we will all be together at Camp!!

General Information – this is information about the nuts and bolts of living at Camp, be sure to open, read and print/download for future reference.

Immunization Record/Health Exam This form should be completed by your physician and must be completed your first year on staff.

Fingerprinting – Request for Live Scan –must be completed the first year you work for Redwood Adventure Camp even if you were fingerprinted for another job. Fill out form and make 3 copies – take all 3 copies to your nearest Live Scan location. If you are in the Sonoma/Marin County area please contact Ameriprints (http://www.ameriprints.com/). One copy comes to us as soon as possible for your background check. Keep your receipt for reimbursement!

Mandated Reporter Training – If you did not complete this last summer, you will receive an email from the American Camp Association (ACA) with login information and directions.

i-9 Form – Filled out once when first hired, so only complete if you have not filled out an I9 Form before for Redwood Adventure Camp. Please bring your identification with you when you bring the form to Lifeguard Training or Staff Training. Your passport, if you have one, is the best! If you don’t have a passport, you will need two forms of ID. Suggested ID’s: Driver’s license or School ID with picture and Social Security Card or certified copy of your Birth Certificate. Check the last page of the I9 Form for more options.

W4 Form – For paid staff only, must fill out your first year of employment with the Camp and any year your information changes, this form tells us how much tax to withhold from your paycheck.