Swift Nature Camp

A Wisconsin Summer Camp for children

FUN is how we choose to live! Forget about summer boredom, Because there is fun in everything we do, you’ll be smiling no matter what the activity is! From swimming, jumping on our water trampoline, shooting at archery, boating, fishing, singing, crazy craft making, or playing with animals - you’ll have a blast. Who knows, maybe you’ll even discover a new talent or passion at our Wisconsin summer camp!

FRIENDSHIPS are true and lasting! Because our camp family is filled with kindness and caring towards everyone, you will make new friends easily! From day one you’ll have an entire cabin of new friends. Your counselors will be a understanding, and unbelievably crazy and energetic. Campers find that SNC is a place where you can be yourself. It’s a place where friends are sure to love and appreciate the true you! In no time at all you’ll have more friendship bracelets than you can count!

ADVENTURE TRIPS await you! Whether you are a novice or an expert, you’ll find that camping trips will be some of your fondest memories! SNC’s awesome counselors are there to help you every step of the way while you canoe down scenic rivers, hike through forests, and even take bike trips. We can’t wait to explore the world with you. Camping under millions of stars, singing songs around a fire, and jumping into waterfalls are just more of the fun you will have at SNC.

NATURE is bursting with life! At SNC, there are islands that need exploring, frogs that need catching, and ice cream to taste made from wild berries picked by you! Our Nature Center is filled with amazing animals to learn about and play with! Whether you’re a nature nut or someone a little nervous about the woods, we’ll help you find the best sunsets, spot highflying eagles, and discover what makes our planet worth protecting!

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We’ve got it all! Come to the place you'll never forget. Come to Swift Nature Camp, your summer home is waiting!

"Swift Nature Camp is an Overnight Children's Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6-15 located in Wisconsin. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities while increasing a child's appreciation for nature, science and the environment."

Special First Timer Camp
2,3 & 6 weeks
Small Size
Non competitive
Science, Nature, Animals
Water & Land Activities
Canoe & Hiking Trips
Non-denominational

"Parents, at SNC we use Adventure, Learning and Kindness all in a Natural setting to promote each childs personal development. Campers tell us, that our nurturing atmosphere gives them confidence to make friends easily and to try new activities. yet most rewarding is hearing that SNC allows each camper to truly be themselves. When your SNC camper returns home more Responsible, Resilient and Kinder you will know your decision to send your child to SNC was the right one."

Parent Information

Camper Information

Mail To
Jeff & Lonnie Lorenz
25 Baybrook Ln
Oak Brook Il. 60523
630-654-8036

Print this application and mail in

Application for Employment -Leadership Training

Todays Date____________

Information

Name:________________________________Social Security #:__________________________________
Address:___________________________Town, State, Zip________________________Phone#:_____________
Age:__________ Birth Date:___________________ Sex________ Drivers#:_____________________

Education
High School Attending:______________________________________
Year in School_____________________ GPA____________________
Favorite Classes___________________________________
Additional School Activies_______________________________________________________________

Volunteer Experience or Organizations
1)Organization: __________________
Position:__________________ Year:_________ Supervisor:___________
Responsibilities____________________________________

2)Organization: __________________
Position:__________________ Year:_________ Supervisor:___________
Responsibilities____________________________________

3)Organization: __________________
Position:__________________ Year:_________ Supervisor:___________
Responsibilities____________________________________

Activities
Put a #1 before those activities you can organize and teach, Put a #2 before those activities you can assist in teaching and organizing, Put a #3 for those activities that are just hobbies, leave blank any activities that you have no skill in.

___Fishing	___Hiking	___Riflery	___Overnight Camping	___Knots	___Canoeing
___Swimming	___Weather	___Crafts	___Discussion Leading	___Backpacking	___Skits
___Ecology	___Pet Care	___Geology	___Oreintering	___Stars	___Soccer
---Volleyball	___Song Leading	___First Aid	___Camp Cooking	___Newspaper	___Sailing

List the 3 activities you are most able to teach:_________________________________________________________

List Certifications and Expiration dates:_____________________________________________________________

List Area you would like to learn:_________________________________________________________________

REFERENCES
We require three references to be completed on the Referral Application and sent in with this application or mailed directly to the address above. The three references should include: one from a past camp staff members, one from a non-family member, and one from an employer, association, charity, or other organization you are a member of. You may obtain the Referrence Form from the First page of this website

Essay Questions
The below essay questions are used to help us make an informed decision that you are that someone special, we want motivating and influencing young campers. Please use additional paper for your answers.

1) What would you personally like to gain from working at Swift Nature Camp?

2) What would you be eager to teach at camp?

3) What experience have you had with children?

4) What are your personal strengths?

5) What are your personal weaknesses? What do you have troubles with?

6) Tell me about a rule you once had to follow that you thought was stupid? How did you react to that rule?

7) Have you ever had to organize a project or program? What was it and what did you contribute?

8) What rules of life do you feel all should live by? Do you live your life by it? How would you teach it to others?

9) Have you ever had to put someone first? Put their needs before yours? Tell me about that? How did you Feel?

10) Who is your role model or hero? Why?

Personal Characteristics

List 3 of your most often felt moods.
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Your Agreement
Have you been criminally convicted of any any child abuse, pornography or any other felony? Y/N_____
If yes please explain.______________________________________________________________

May we conduct a personal background check including contacting references you named and or a criminal background check as may be required for some positions? Y/N________
If no why not?___________________________________________________________________

I have read all the information contained in the Leadership. Counselor Guide and understand that being a included is a huge responsibility and I am attending camp not as a camper but as a role model for younger campers. I am willing to give of myself to help them grow and develop and enjoy camp. I submit that all the information on this application is true and complete, I am a U.S. citizen or am legally able to work in this country. Any false or missing information may disqualify me for this position.

Signature______________________________ Date___________

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