Pre-CYC Youth Camp Volunteer Information

Thank you for saying yes to being a volunteer at one of our CYC Youth Camps!

We have some pre-camp information that we need you to be aware of before the camp starts.

We ask everyone who is serving on camp to arrive at the camp site no later than 5:00pm the day before the camp begins as there will be a leaders meeting with dinner supplied at 5:30, in this meeting we will go through what the camp itself will look like alongside going through important information. Before this meeting however, it is important you know the information contained in this page. So even if you have led before, please take the time to read and see if there are any changes since you’ve last led.

Before Coming to Camp:

When undertaking a spiritually impactful role such as leading on a CYC Camp it is important to cover the camp in prayer in the weeks leading up to the camp itself. Please be praying for things like, the campers who will be coming, the other volunteers on the team, the studies & the study leader, and the praise and worship.

Before you can lead on one of our camps there are certain documents and forms we need you to complete. The button below will take you to a page outlining what we need from you.

Volunteer Expectations:

As a volunteer there are things that we expect you to be doing and rules that we need you to be following during your camp depending on your role. For more information on the roles and leadership structure at our camps click HERE.

We also have expectations around what you bring to camp and your behaviour. Clothing should be appropriate, both in the amount of skin showing and visual content (text images, slogans, etc.) and your language towards the campers and other leaders should be uplifting and encouraging without inappropriate, crude or sarcastic remarks.

Throughout the duration of the camp, any electronic or communication devices you bring will be safely stored in a locked box until the end of the camp. The campers themselves are not allowed to be bringing devices with them and it is ideal for our leaders to do the same, not only to prevent theft and damage, but also to lead by example and put their whole attention on the camp. If necessary, you can have occasional access to your devices by asking the Camp Director during the camp.

Relationships, both romantic and otherwise are an important part of life, but we do not encourage the development of romantic attachments between campers or leaders during the duration of the camp. CYC Camps are an opportunity to share Christ and help the campers grow in their faith, budding romances, especially between leaders, can be distracting and hinder this goal.

You may know campers outside of camp, these campers, whether known as a family member or from other circles, are to receive no special treatment or any favouritism. Every camper and volunteer is to be treated equally to ensure an overall great experience for all.

As a volunteer you are not to be organising visitors of any kind to be coming to El Shaddai during a CYC Camp. Visitors can often be disruptive to the atmosphere of the camp and should only be organised by contacting the CYC Camps Coordinator ahead of time so the correct/best decision can be made.

To safely operate these camps, we must comply with our rules around Child Safety and Duty of Care. This includes mandatory reporting, alongside appropriate conduct when with campers (verbally and physically) For more information on this please click on the below button.

Whilst at Camp:

Throughout the camp there are going to be moments where you will have the opportunity to share your testimony. This may be to the whole group of campers or in a conversation with a small number of campers. Testimonies are so valuable because they act as proof of God working in our lives and aren’t only limited to a conversion story either. If you would like to share your testimony to the camp, please let your key leaders know, otherwise still be prepared to share how God has moved in your life for when you are having those smaller conversations. For ideas and tips for sharing your testimony, click HERE.

We also would like you to get involved during not only the games and activities, but also during the studies, especially as we sing praise and worship songs. If you, as a role model during camp are pulled back and bored, how can we expect the campers to get involved?!

Camp rules and packing list:

Below is some of the information that is sent out to parents and caregivers before the camp. It is important you know the camp’s rules as they apply to both volunteers and campers. There is also a packing list, and a list of banned items so that you can keep an eye out for them during camp.

Thank you for being involved with CYC, we cannot run our camps without you!!

By volunteering at a CYC Camp, you are investing in the lives of the youth that will be coming along. We know it is a sacrifice to step out of your normal lives and volunteer to serve God and we really appreciate your involvement.

Thank you for taking the time to read over our pre-camp information. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call me on 8572 7262 or email me at CYCCoordinator@cycsa.org.au.

I look forward to seeing you at camp.

CYC Camps Coordinator