Staff Information

Joshua Child and Family Development Center
Summer Camp at the Rotary Club Youth Camp
22310 E. Colbern Rd.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

Date: Thursday, June 12th - Monday, June 16th

Arrival: Mandatory arrival for paid and Volunteer Staff, including Nurses: Wednesday, June 11th, 6:00 p.m. promptly for training:

Arrival for Campers: June 12th, Between 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. ONLY

Departure Time for Campers: June 16th, 1 p.m.

Departure Time for Staff: June 16th, 4 p.m. or when everything is done

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this year at our annual camp. The Rotary Club Youth Camp is the finest facility around and we are very fortunate to have this incredible opportunity to have the time of our lives. To all of you who will be participating for the first time, I can promise you a truly wonderful experience. Through swimming, fishing, archery, crafts and evening campfires you will build lasting friendships with the campers and your peer counselors. The Joshua Center staff worked very hard to receive the American Camping Association accreditation and annual training is required.
 

Complete the necessary forms and return to Joshua Center by May 15th: Staff Application, if new; Health History if new or any changes from last year; Voluntary Disclosure Statements and Releases. We are required to do background checks.

All staff must complete a health form. A physical is required for all new staff members and every 24 months for returning staff members. They must be complete and signed by a physician.

For all paid counselors the salary is $300 for the entire length of camp, including staff training. You will receive a personal check so you will be responsible for reporting the income at tax time.

T-shirts are provided free to all campers and adults - BUT - you must email Becky at beckyjc@kc.rr.com with your size by May 15th. Those of you who are coming quite a distance and have your child with you please call the Joshua Center so we can plan for you child. You will receive a counselor handbook at camp that includes: the entire camp schedule, camp rules and regulations, emergency procedures, and pertinent camper information.

Our administrative staff is here to help you in any way we can. During your break the Joshua Center therapist will be available to discuss concerns you may have about these children. We know these children are challenging and thank you for accepting that challenge. You have a 2 hour break in the afternoon to do as you please, but you may not leave the camp grounds. You will leave camp with a special feeling that you have indeed had an impact on a child’s life.

You and your co-cabin counselors will stay with your group during the entire camp week. This will give each camper a chance to know you better. We will provide some drinks and snacks for all staff at the Administration Bldg., but feel free to bring additional ones.

If any staff is certified in CPR I need a copy of your card by May 15th. I look forward to working with all
of you.

I thank you all for helping us change children’s lives. Please call with any questions.

Mandatory Training: Everyone is to arrive promptly for staff training beginning at 7pm the night before camp at the Rotary Camp. The required training hours are 24 per staff member. You may attend the Joshua Center Conference for free and this will count toward 6 hours. We will continue with training the following day until the campers arrive in the afternoon.