How to Apply

All applications are filled out and submitted online. 

HOW TO LOGIN:

Click here to login for Summer Staff Applications. If you have a login already in for “as a camper/parent” please use the same login. It is a different access point however, but the same login. If you already have a camper/parent account and would like to serve on summer staff, please send a message to office@camphorizon.org and we will add staff to your login. If you have never been a camper or parent, proceed directly to the Staff Application login and create your account and login!

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All potential staff must fill out ALL the online forms. We can not process your application until all forms are filled out, including reference forms. 

Applications will open early to mid December of the previous year. Completed applications will be accepted until April 15, 2024.  We cannot and will not process new applications after April 15th unless that position is needed and not filled. 

INFORMATION REGARDING BACKGROUND CHECKS:

All staff, including SPEAKERS, DIRECTORS, NURSES, and COOKS, will have a background check completed. A signed signature form is required to do the online background screening (BGS) and to schedule fingerprinting.  They are sent via email unless you notify us that a printed copy is needed.  

Mail the signed forms to Camp Horizon as soon as possible. You may scan and fax them, but the original signed affidavit must be kept on file at camp.

We enter the information into the Florida BGS Clearing House.  This assures that when fingerprinting is done there is a match associated with Camp Horizon and DCF (Division of Children and Families). This is required by law.

Complete the online BGS form and fingerprinting if prints are not on file.

Note: Fingerprints are retained for five years.  Repeat staff do not need to be printed again. We can re-submit them for a new report. We can also resubmit the online form for most returning staff (if there are no major life changes).

** Once we have all of the online and paper documents in hand and background screening completed we can confirm the week(s) of service. **

High School Summer Staff and first time collegians are required to attend CIT and Staff Training. Weeks of service will be confirmed after successful completion of Staff Training Week.

Tips for a successful application

Staff Profile: Please update your shirt size and look at everything else. 
Background Screening: Verify the information. See when you fingerprints expire.
Staff Testimony: A clear written testimony is required for ALL STAFF (no exceptions)
If you wrote "N/A" or "on-file",  please record your essay.  We do not erase this form from year to year.

If you need to update your weeks of service have been submitted, please contact camp at info@camphorizon.org. 

Disclaimer: We will always try to place you in the area  you wish to serve, but we reserve the right to place you where we think we can best use you during the time you are here. You may serve in several different areas during your time of service.