Please read through this website page carefully. Our goal is to introduce you to Trail Ridge and to help you prepare for this experience in the best way possible. You’ll see some of our policies and procedures that will be observed this summer. These guidelines are in place to establish order, to keep things running smoothly, and to protect our campers and the testimony of Trail Ridge. I know some of this will be repeat information to many you, but regardless of your knowledge of Trail Ridge, please read through everything at least once because a few things have changed! Below, you’ll be asked to sign indicating you have read it all.
First of all, we would like to thank you for making yourself available to help at camp this summer. Volunteers are a vital part of this ministry, and we want you to know right off the bat how much we appreciate you! It’s because of our faithful volunteers and donors, we can continue to offer the many different programs here at Trail Ridge. Our camp staff is looking forward to this summer with great anticipation knowing the Lord is capable of doing great things here. Don’t forget to be in constant prayer for this summer’s ministry. During the time leading up to camp, prepare your heart for service. We are all a big team here working toward the goal of evangelizing, edifying, and equipping our campers. See you soon!

Your physical appearance makes a statement to campers, parents, and other staff members and volunteers. While serving at Trail Ridge Camp, we ask that you limit your freedom concerning hairstyle, clothing, tattoos, and other outward physical accessories and fashions. If you have questions about your personal choices in these matters, and whether an article of clothing or style is appropriate, please ask! Trail Ridge reserves the right to request any staff member or volunteer to change clothing if, in the staff's judgement, the outfit is immodest, inappropriate, or inconsistent with the camp's standards. Here are the guidelines:
Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
Skintight clothing is not considered appropriate coverage unless worn as a base layer.
Undergarments should never be visible.
Sleeveless shirts are permissible, but tank tops are not allowed.
Clothing with inappropriate messages (suggestive language or content promoting non-biblical values) is not permitted.
Cover-ups that comply with the dress code must be worn to and from the pool.
Tattoos that can be reasonably covered, must always remain covered around campers. Any tattoo showing nudity, immodesty, profanity, or vulgarity of any kind must always be covered.
Ladies/Girls: Swimwear must be a modest one-piece or full coverage shorts and shirt combination. Skirts and dresses must be knee-length or longer, and shorts must be worn underneath for camp activities. Female staff members should practice conservative styles for ear piercings. Excessive ear piercing, visible body piercings, gauges, or bars are not considered conservative styles.
Men/Boys: Swimwear must be boxer-style swim trunks. All male staff members must remove pierced jewelry and are not to wear necklaces. Other accessories like rings and bracelets may be worn in good taste and moderation.

Trail Ridge reserves the right to request any camper to change clothing if, in the staff's judgement, the outfit is immodest, inappropriate, or inconsistent with the camp's standards.
Some items of clothing you will want to consider bringing: long pants and long sleeved shirts or hoodies for cool evenings, rain coat or poncho, a sturdy pair of sandals (flip flops do not hold up well here), a hat, sunglasses, some clothes you don’t mind getting very dirty or stained.

Trail Ridge Camp has a zero tolerance for abuse. It is the responsibility of every Trail Ridge Camp staff member and volunteer to always act in the best interest of campers. In the event any staff member or volunteer observes any inappropriate behaviors (i.e. policy violations, neglectful supervision, poor role-modeling, etc.) or suspected abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual) it is the personal responsibility of each such staff member or volunteer to immediately report their observations to the Camp Director.
Below is a copy of Trail Ridge Camps Preventing Abuse and Neglect Policy. Please read pages 7-8 ("Camper Safety Policy" and "Reporting Abuse"), pages 12-13 ("Modeling Behavior" and "Appropriate Physical Touch") and pages 18-20 ("Rules for Camper Safety," ending at No. 9, "Camp Curfew").
All volunteers will need to affirm they've read the assigned sections of this document.

-All Volunteers will be required to attend the evening chapel sessions during the week of camp.
-All non-kitchen staff are to stay out of the kitchen at all times.
-Relationships: Our goal at Trail Ridge is not to promote romantic relationships between unmarried staff or campers. Our policy is no PDA. An explanation for this will be given at camp, but basically it means no physical contact or public displays of affection between unmarried couples. Two unrelated members of the opposite sex should not be alone at any time. This includes taking walks alone, riding in vehicles together, etc.
-Living quarters and restrooms are gender restricted. The only time an exception will be made will be for assigned housekeeping and maintenance needs.
-For security and rest purposes, a curfew or lights out time is stated on the schedule. That’s all lights, even your cell phones. This will be observed by all volunteer staff to ensure we all get enough rest for the coming day, and so we don’t keep others up too late into the night. Staff and volunteers are not to leave their lodging before 5:00 AM except in case of an emergency or prior approval by the Camp Director. 

As you have volunteered to serve at camp, we expect you to put in approximately 40 hours of work throughout the week. Some crews will work a different schedule, but all should work about the same amount of time. Working hours include orientation and instructional times as well as actual work. Working hours may include mealtimes, chapels, or recreation times. Your supervisor will help you manage and keep track of your time. A specific volunteer schedule will be given to you when you arrive. This schedule will be adhered to by all volunteers. Click the buttons below to read about your specific work crew.

Depending on your duties, you may be issued a Trail Ridge vehicle to use while you work. You’ll be given specific instructions about the use of that vehicle when you receive the key. Camp vehicles are to be kept clean and cared for by the assigned driver. Volunteers should not, at any time, use a camp vehicle or their own vehicle to transport campers. It is imperative vehicles are kept at or below the posted camp speed limit or 15 mph. Always use extreme caution when driving around camp. Camp vehicles are not for your convenience or recreation; they are to be used for work purposes only. No vehicles of any kind should be driven to the lake or on trails without prior approval from the Camp Administration. Please park your personal vehicle in the RV Park when it’s not in use. Plan on keeping vehicle usage at a minimum when you come to camp. If, during the week, you need to leave the property in your own vehicle, please coordinate with your supervisor (even if not during normal working hours).

Last summer we asked campers to bring chips and cereal, and this year we're inviting volunteers to join in by bringing along a condiment of their choice—ketchup, ranch, hot sauce, etc. These donations help stretch our budget while creating fun options at mealtimes. Please note that all items must be in their original sealed container, and within the expiration date.

It is our policy that dogs and other pets are not allowed to be out on camp property even if they are on a leash. Accidents in various forms happen even with pets that have always been reliably well-behaved. Trail Ridge is not a place to let your pet out for a stretch, to use the bathroom or meet new friends. We respectfully ask that your pets (even the ones you consider to be family) stay home.

Please let us know once you've read through the all information on this page, and then sign below.