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Youth Servant Leadership
		“Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant…” Matthew 20:26
Camp Selah is excited to offer a program tied closely with our currently existing summer camp program: Youth Servant Leadership (Psi Sigma Lambda, or the YSL program). The YSL program offers participants training in many different areas of camp ministry, not just counseling. The purpose of the YSL program is to, each year, further develop servant’s hearts in several young men and women and equip them with various skills that will be specifically useful in filling leadership roles at camp. As a YSL, you will have the opportunity to grow in your knowledge of different life skills as you assist in maintenance projects and counseling, have involvement in food service, program planning, waterfront safety and basic first aid training. You will also grow in your knowledge of different biblical principles specifically geared to the program through in-depth Bible study, prayer, journaling and small group discussion. Camp Selah’s core staff will have the privilege of allowing each YSL to shadow them throughout different parts of the day, giving them a hands-on approach to their various responsibilities. When a completed application is returned to Camp Selah, it will be reviewed by camp leadership and considered for acceptance. Three letters of recommendation from references will be required and must be mailed in separately. Those references will be contacted by phone for a short interview before a decision will be made. Applicants will receive notification on or before April 1st. Spaces are limited! (3 males, 3 females) Cost : Although it costs Camp Selah to run and maintain the YSL program, there will be no additional cost for those accepted into the program. If the full 5 weeks are completed, we will offer the participants their week of high school camp free.
YSL Application YSL Recommendation Letter
Important Information for Parents: Objectives : To help the participants grow in their knowledge of… - the biblical view of spiritual growth [1] - the biblical view of servanthood [2] - the biblical view of leadership [3] Goals: - develop a personal mission statement [1] - cultivate an intimate hour by hour relationship with God [1] - study specific examples of Christ’s servanthood [2] - emulate servanthood in the various areas of camp ministry [2] - set an example of godly leadership throughout the entire summer [3] - apply godly leadership principles after camp at home, school and church[3] Opportunities: - Help prepare daily meals - Learn various maintenance skills - Assist in game set-up and lead activities - Receive basic first aid training - Interact with campers and show God’s love - Receive waterfront safety training
This comparison gives an idea of a basic daily schedule for YSL participants. (schedules are subject to change)
Camper Schedule 7:45-8:10 – Rise and Shine! 8:10-8:15 – Flag Raising 8:15-8:45 – Breakfast 8:45-9:15 – Cabin Clean-Up 9:15-10:00 – Morning Game 10:00-11:00 – Chapel 11:00-12:30 – Morning Cabin Activity 12:45-1:30 – Lunch/Mail Call 1:30-2:30 – Rest Hour 2:30-2:45 – Snack Shack 2:45-3:45 – Free Swim 3:45-5:25 – Free Time 5:30-6:15 – Supper 6:20-7:20 – Surprise Hour 7:30-8:00 – Snack Shack/Get ready for Chapel 8:00-9:00 – Chapel 9:00-9:30 – Cabin devotions/Lights Out!	YSL Schedule: [7:15-7:45 – Optional morning run] 7:45-8:10 – Rise and Shine! [8:00-8:15 –Breakfast Set Up] 8:10-8:15 – Flag Raising 8:15-8:45 – Breakfast [8:45-9:15 – Breakfast Clean Up] / Cabin Clean Up 9:15-10:00 – AM Rotation 10:00-11:00 – Chapel 11:00-12:30 – Cabin Activity [12:30-12:45 –Lunch Set Up] 12:45-1:30 – Lunch {1:30-2:30 – Lunch Clean Up} / Rest Hour 2:30-2:45 – Open and run Snack Shack 2:45-4:30 – PM Rotation 4:30-5:30 –Free Time {5:15-5:30 –Supper Set Up} 5:30-6:15 – Supper {6:20-7:20 – Supper Clean Up} / Surprise Hour 7:20-8:00 – Open and run Snack Shack 8:00-9:00 – YSL Bible Study 9:00-9:30 – Cabin devotions/Lights out!
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Youth Servant Leadership Important Information for Parents Participants in the YSL program… - must be committed Christians who are at least 16 years of age and no older than 18. They should be involved in their local church, must demonstrate some level of spiritual maturity and a desire to grow and serve. - are minors and will be under the direct supervision of Camp Selah. They will also be under the rules and regulations of Camp Selah’s staff manual and the Michigan State Department of Social Services guidelines for summer camp staff. - who drive themselves to camp must turn in their keys every Monday morning to the Program Director who will keep them in a locked cabinet unless otherwise needed. Any YSL’s bringing cell phones must turn them in to the Program Director. - must return home each weekend, as housing and supervision are NOT provided during time off. If a participant wishes to spend the weekend somewhere other than his/her home, he/she must receive parental permission; parents must then inform the Administrative Director or Program Director and provide a phone number where their son/daughter can be reached. - are expected to make a full 5-week commitment to Camp Selah. (June 12 th – July 19 th; Saturday afternoon, after cleaning responsibilities are completed, through Monday morning at 8:30am will be your time off.) If the full commitment cannot be made, please contact the Program Director. - must be actively involved in the YSL program. Lack of participation or unwillingness to complete responsibilities will result in dismissal. - are not guaranteed a future leadership position at Camp Selah, but may be considered for future employment. - may return for a maximum of one additional summer in the YSL program (2 summers total).
Myths Dispelled: The YSL program… …is NOT designed to turn a lump of coal into a diamond. It IS designed to take a rock, chip off the rough edges and form a good foundation stone for Camp Selah or any other ministry. …is NOT a ticket to hangout time at camp all summer. It IS going to be physically and spiritually challenging! …is NOT the solution to getting all of the “dirty work” done around camp. It IS a correct picture of the great importance of every part of ministry and, ultimately, the body of Christ. …is NOT just a summer job. It IS an opportunity to become more intimate in your relationship with Christ through serving Him. …is NOT for the half-hearted. It IS for those who are serious about growing spiritually and working hard while worshipping the Lord.

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