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Philosophy of Ministry..

Our Philosophy of ministry is given in the main text.

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The written word of God has ultimate authority and is the foundation on which Sagitawa's Philosophy is based. (2 Tim 3:16)
The church is the Body of Christ and He Himself is the head. Thus, the ministry of Sagitawa is an integral part of the local churches' missions department, a part of their outreach and teaching program. The Society has a decentralized organizational structure for achieving its purposes, with small group planning, interaction and participation throughout. (Col 1:18,24; Eph 4:4-6)
The Great Commission, to make disciples, as stated in Matthew 28:19-20 is our directive; and all aspects of Sagitawa are aimed at fulfilling it in the Peace River Area. Discipleship represents a productive personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Evangelism, in a discipleship setting, is an on-going proclaiming of Christ by word and life in all aspects of camp and depends on co-operation between camp and the churches to make mature disciples. Sagitawa is a Christ-centered camp emphasizing a whole, balanced experience that does not recognize a great division between worship, play, work, and study: "Jesus Christ in all and through all."

Objectives..

1. To promote co-operative Christian fellowship and to provide a program that is designed for evangelism and the development of Christian character in a recreative setting.

2. To provide Conference facilities for Biblical and Theological studies, for leadership training and missions, and to examine the Scriptural position to social, political and moral issues.

3. To operate a s a non-profit charitable organization for the benefit of all members of the area at large.

4. The operations of the Society are to be chiefly carried on in the northern part of the Province of British Columbia known as the Peace River Country.

5. To provide a Biblical witness to the historical Christian faith as outlined in the following evangelical statement of doctrine.

Statement of Faith..

1. The Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original writings, and the supreme and final authority in faith and life.

2. God is one God who exists eternally in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God, was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died vicariously on the cross atoning for the sin of man. He arose bodily from the grave, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will personally return to judge all men and establish His eternal kingdom.

4. Man was created in God's image, but through disobedience fell into a state of moral and spiritual corruption.

5. Salvation is by grace. It is the gift of God and not received by any virtue or works of man, but rather by personal faith in Jesus Christ through the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit.

6. A Christian man is enabled to live a godly life through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

7. Human destiny for a Christian is the resurrection to life with Christ forever; for the non-Christian, it is a resurrection to eternal judgment.

8. Through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, believers constitute the body of Christ.

Dear Applicant..

We are pleased about your interest. Please enter the process prayerfully. We offer successful candidates an opportunity to live and experience "Take it to the LIMIT" discipleship ministry ("LIfe MInistry Training"). Our desire is to equip the staff team to motivate others to follow Christ, as we model a practical and effective ministry. The benefit is life-long.

The enclosed application provides information on our procedural and practical expectations. Please take special note of the following:
We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely in Christ;

Gary Pryzner
Director

Staff Information..

Who Are We?
Sagitawa Christian Camps operates programs at two base locations as well as several wilderness backpacking, climbing and canoeing trips. The main resident and year-round site (Camp Sagitawa) is on the north side of the beautiful shores of Moberly Lake B.C. just 20 minutes north of Chetwynd on Hwy 29.

Sagitawa Trail Rides is located north of Dawson Creek, at Clayhurst, BC. The rides take place in the picturesque Alces River valley and surrounding area.

Sagitawa Christian Camps is interdenominational. It is owned and operated by Sagitawa Christian Camping Society. Our goal is to teach the application of Biblical Christianity for the whole life. We are supported by many individuals and churches in the Peace River area including: Alliance, Baptist, Christian Fellowship, Community, Evangelical Free, Mennonite Brethren and Presbyterian.

We are committed to excellence in all areas and are fully accredited members of BC Camping Association and Christian Camping International. Several Bible Schools across Western Canada recognize our training program for credit.

Experience Needed?
We welcome applications from people with no previous camping experience, as well as from seasoned staff. Your commitment to Christ, your desire to share His love and your ability to learn and teach various activities are most important.

Who May Apply?
Applications are accepted from those 18 and older who know and love Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord, relate well to children and youth, and have a desire to be involved in a self-giving ministry.

Positions Open     * May-Aug for leadership staff at main site and Office Assistant

Moberly Lake - Main Site
Office Assistant * Head Cook * Assistant Head Cook Program Director * Waterfront Director * Outdoor Challenge Director * Performing Arts Director * Junior Staff Leaders (2) * Work Crew Leader (F) * Head Cabin Leaders (2) * Chapel Coordinator * Wellness Director *	Cabin Leaders (16) Camp Photographer Camp Videographer Crafts Coordinator R.N. / 1st Aid Host / Hostess Kitchen Help (4) Laundry Lifeguard (NLS) (3) Maintenance Asst (2) Prayer Soldier Tuck Coordinator

Wilderness Trips	Trail Ride Site
Outpost Director * Outpost Guide * Outpost Program Director * Outpost 1st Aid We may look for 2 teams. Trail Ride staff may wish to serve as SWAT staff in August, after the Trail Ride camps end.	Head Cook Assistant Cooks (3) Tepee Leaders (5) Wranglers (3) Lifeguard (NLS) Trail Boss R.N. / 1st Aid Camp Speaker Discipleship Director Camp Coordinator

Prayer Partners
We believe that prayer is vital to a successful ministry. Once accepted, staff are asked to find 10 people who will commit themselves to pray for their ministry at Sagitawa every day. Please prepare a written list of addresses or contact emails so that you will be able to keep in touch with your prayer base.

Training & Commitment
Though we look for a core staff to stay the whole summer, we also welcome those who can only stay for a portion of that time. Our Staff Training is a pre-requisite and of great value to you..

We are serious about summer ministry. Serving Jesus Christ at camp can be very demanding; yet it will benefit you for a lifetime, and the rewards are eternal. We want you to look back on your summer with a thankful heart for the work you so willingly put into this summer. Our 3 weeks of Staff Training will prepare you for that.

We want to disciple you, to challenge the way you think, and to encourage you to new spiritual growth. You will develop many skills needed to carry out your ministry (i.e. archery, climbing wall, teaching, leadership, effective discipline, Bible studies, leading campers through decisions). Our Staff Training together with the practical experience of summer is recognized for credit by some Bible schools in western Canada.

Summer Schedule - 2010

Moberly Lake Site

Leadership Team Prep Staff arrive at camp Staff Training Summer Camp Begin Camp Last Day

May 1 - Jun 4 June 4, 7 pm June 5 - 27 June 28 Aug 20 or 23

Trail Ride Site

Session Trail Ride 1 Trail Ride 2 Trail Ride 3 Family Ride

Training TBA TBA TBA NA

Camp June 30-July 1 July 11 - 17 July 19 - 28 July 30-Aug 1

Finances
We are a mission organization and therefore are unable to pay salaries to summer staff. However, if you are a student continuing your education in a post-secondary college/university, you may be eligible for to apply for assistance through our Bursary Fund Program. Information is included in this package.

If you are not a student and have monthly expenses that need to be taken care of while at camp, please ask about options available.

Our desire is that people ministering at the resident site not be out of pocket due to mileage and other expenses. Ask how we can help.

Expectations of Staff..

Basic Pattern for Life
Camp Sagitawa asks our staff and Seed to remember that everything they say and do will affect the lives of campers. The basic behaviour can be summed up in two passages of Scripture.
Our desire is to provide an environment where your passion for Christ and your focus on ministry can be sharpened, making you more effective in ministry. If you have questions, please contact the camp office.

Alcohol, smoking, and non-prescription drugs
We expect that you will abstain from alcohol, smoking, and non-prescription drugs, during the duration of your time at Sagitawa. This includes any time away between camp sessions. If you come to camp with a habit and are hoping to break it while here, we ask that you inform us about the struggle. We are gracious, but we expect honesty and integrity.

Sexual Behaviours
We expect that your talk at camp be wholesome, and that you refrain from sexual jokes and discussions. We believe that God intended sex to take place only within the context of marriage between a man and woman. Many campers come without any idea of what God wants, and can be taught these things in a wholesome way. If your lifestyle and teaching cannot reflect these beliefs, then Sagitawa is not the place for you.

Romance
We expect that you are coming to camp to serve campers. We believe that God honours the process of courtship. God also honours intense ministry. There is a time for everything, and these two do not mix well for two reasons. First, it is unfair to your partner that the relationship is constantly interrupted by intense ministry. (Summer ministry is hard enough on married couples that already have security within their relationship.) Second, it is unfair to the camp ministry when the relationship constantly sidetracks your focus, and creates division on team.

We encourage friendship, and respect those who put desired relationships on hold for the summer. We define a romantic relationship as one where couples begin to seek each other out regularly and exclusively. We are not going to argue about whether you are doing your work, because what we seek is your focus. If we see that a relationship is affecting this focus, we will approach you as a couple and ask that it stop, or that one, or both of you leave the camp ministry immediately.

Spiritual Submission
We expect our staff to desire Christ. Time will be given during training to spend lengthy personal time in prayer and listening to God. We also provide discipling and mentoring relationships for you to grow in Christ. We ask that you come prepared to take advantage of these opportunities with a positive outlook for what God will do in and through you this summer. (Please note that this may not apply to short term or staff brought in for other reasons. A camper's mom assisting in the kitchen for a week is not required to fit into these spiritual aspects of camp ministry.)

General
Dress should be modest at all times. We ask female staff to wear long t-shirts over bikinis. General appearance should not draw undue attention to yourself.

We also want you to be aware that you are coming to a remote site. Communication and travel is not always accessible, and becomes your own expense.

Spiritual Dimension..

The Christian camp offers exciting, unique opportunities for communicating Christian faith for several reasons:

1. The setting for living is definitely changed (away from home, usual friends, and the regular pattern of life), creating a natural tendency to think more deeply about the meaning of life.
2. The majesty and beauty of the Lord is continually shown from natural surroundings.
3. Living with a consistent, growing Christian cabin leader creates many opportunities to develop friendship and trust, to reveal the reality of Christ in life, and to share what "Christ has done for me."
4. Christ living in each staff member is the essence of Christian camping. Since the cabin leader is seen the most, he/she is the natural person to communicate the practicality of a living relationship with Jesus Christ. This lays both heavy responsibility and joyous privilege on each staff member, demanding a daily disciplined lifestyle, and commitment of time to campers. It requires that cabin leaders are trained in responsibilities and communication techniques. The camp director needs to view himself as a resource and coach for cabin leaders, providing materials, ideas, and encouragement.

We Value of our Staff..

Moberly Lake Site
Christian camping is no small feat! Imagine 96 campers at a lake setting, lots of recreational equipment, and 6 days away from home. Now imagine a smooth running program, a need for safety and the added possibility of inclement weather. We depend on our volunteers, and we train them to care for kids in every situation, while keeping spirits up with exciting ideas.

Each summer we look for about 55 volunteers to provide a quality camping experience for kids, youth and families. Many staff members are post-secondary students, while others take time off work, or give holiday time to help us. Though many are from BC, we have also had staff from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. On occasion international students also apply. Our volunteers commit between 1 and 16 weeks of time to Camp Sagitawa. They work hard and are appreciated.

What do we provide for our volunteers?
Camp Sagitawa provides food and accommodations for all our staff. Each person receives just over an hour per day of personal time and 1.5 days off per week. They are also given a camp T-shirt and many opportunities to invest in the lives of campers with eternal rewards. Staff needing reimbursement for travel to and from the camp should keep receipts and turn them in for reimbursement. Contact the camp office about our policy on maximum amounts.

Sagitawa provides five weeks of Leadership Training, followed by three weeks of Staff Training. Our training coupled with the summer experience is recognized by several Bible Colleges for credit. We teach skills, camper care, basic counselling, teaching methods, youth work dynamics, team training, communication techniques, accountability and discipleship. The benefit of the training is life long.

Trail Ride Site
Though the Trail Ride site operates at a smaller scale, trained staff are still needed. We look for about 15 volunteers to work with about 30 campers per session during the month of July. We offer about one day of training prior to each session. We strongly encourage our staff to join the training sessions at our Moberly Lake site.

Criminal Record Consent..

Our policy requires that seasonal staff complete criminal record checks annually.

Two types

Name-based checks are not able to verify identities, and therefore when any name returns a red flag, the check will state that the applicant "may or may not" have a criminal record." Name-based checks are sufficient when they are marked "none located". They are also quicker and less costly (available through your local RCMP). The RCMP will often waive the fee for volunteers who provide a letter from the organization.

Fingerprint-based checks prove the person's identity and provide the details of the record. Camp policy requires fingerprint-based checks for any applicant that "may have" a criminal record. If you are aware that your record will be returned in this way, then please (1) indicate this on your staff application, (2) disclose the basic details of that record to the Camp Director, and (3) complete a fingerprint-based record check (available through the Civil RCMP). If the Camp Director believes that the substance of a record has any bearing on the safety of children, we will not be able to accept your application to serve at camp without further appeal and consideration by the Board. All information in this regard is kept in the highest confidence at the Camp Office.

Two methods

The first method involves you physically going to a branch of the RCMP as indicated above. We would strongly suggest you follow this procedure. The second method is for us to do it online after you arrive at camp. Our online system only works for name-based checks, and will always cost the camp $25 per check. In most cases Camp will invoice you for the fee because you could have done it for free by following the above guidelines.

Basic information

Since you will be working with children and youth, you will need to obtain all 3 forms. Remember to ask for the proper type of record check from the respective branch of the RCMP. Also remember to bring 2 pieces of personal ID. It is advisable to fill the forms out while you are there because you will also need to present the filled out forms in person. Select all 4 categories in the search request.

Please note the information below for your assistance in filling out the forms, and contact us if you have any questions.

Information for Part 2:

Dates for Camp...

Summer Camp Programs   Moberly Lake, Trail Rides or SWAT
Off Season Camp Programs   Retreats, Ski Camp, CORE, Single Parent Family

About our Logo..

We value relationship, community and mentoring, as reflected by the two people in the canoe, and the one in front pointing something out to the one in the back. The canoe speaks of recreation, and the paddling action has slowed to represent the moments in life that are more important than activity, and yet the teaching component is far stronger when nested in the recreational environment, because it brings people together. The water reflection speaks of the many opportunities at camp to contemplate life. The small "CS" on the canoe, is a general reference to Camp Sagitawa in general (whether Trail Rides, SWAT, or the Main Camp.)

The Christian component is not shown specifically by design. First, it is already evident by our name, 'Sagitawa Christian Camps'. Second, we do not wish to compartmentalize our faith, but rather teach how to live it through all parts of our lives. The discussion in the canoe may relate to biblical elements, or it may be about getting along with others, or simply pointing out the need to take notice of the beauty around us. All of those elements are important in the way we behave as Christians.

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