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 go through policies and procedures that are in place to establish order, to keep things running smoothly, and to protect 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 some things may have changed! At the end of the page, 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 out at camp. 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 looks forward to each event with great anticipation knowing the Lord is capable of doing great things here. See you soon!

Arrival times will vary depending on your volunteer role. Your Crew Leader will provide you with a time window for when you should plan to arrive. If you are staying overnight, please stop by the Thomas Center to check in and receive your lodging assignment. If no one is in the office when you arrive, just ring the front doorbell. If you already know where you're headed, feel free to go directly to your assigned location.
As you get closer to camp, you will be driving through an Amish community. Please use extreme caution on the roads and keep your distance from any buggies on the road. If you search for Trail Ridge Camp on Google maps or on your phone’s GPS, you should end up here. Phone service is a bit spotty as you get closer to camp. We’d strongly recommend you look at a map and directions to make sure you know how to get here before you leave for camp.

Departure times will vary depending on your volunteer role. Be sure to finish any assigned tasks, clean up any materials or spaces you used, and please check out with your Crew Leader before heading out.

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 (like leggings or spandex) may not be worn on their own. Even if a shirt or sweatshirt covers the hips or bottom, leggings by themselves don’t meet the dress code. They may be worn under other clothing that fits within the dress code—shorts, a skirt, or a dress—but not as pants.
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: Skirts (including skorts) 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: 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 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.

-Living quarters and restrooms are gender restricted. The only time an exception will be made will be for assigned housekeeping and maintenance needs.
-Headphones or earbuds should not be worn while working, except when used as protective equipment (i.e. not while cleaning, okay when mowing).
-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: we ask that unmarried couples refrain from physical contact and public displays of affection while on camp property. Two unrelated members of the opposite sex should not be alone at any time. This includes taking walks alone, riding in vehicles together, etc.
-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. 

Volunteers will work under the authority of crew leaders and camp administration. It is important that volunteers show respect to those leaders at all times and are teachable when given instruction. Work with the mindset of putting the needs of others ahead of yourself. As the body of Christ, we have a responsibility to work together in this ministry for the purpose of evangelism and edification. Since we have so many different workers coming from all different backgrounds, there will be differences of opinion. We must not focus on these differences, but rather our communion that we have through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Our relationship with God ought to be the first and foremost. If our relationship with Him is correct, the relationships we have with others will be God-honoring. 

Kitchen
All kitchen workers will be working under the leadership of our Head Cook who will be the one to assign your duties and schedule. Kitchen workers must wear close-toed shoes when working. Hats/hairnets must be worn in the kitchen. Everyone should plan on bringing a hat to keep their hair covered while working. Men should keep any facial hair neatly trimmed. Our Kitchen Crew will need to be extra careful to have good hygiene practices. Keeping fingernails trimmed, washing your hands regularly, and wearing clean clothes will be observed by all kitchen workers. Kitchen work typically consists of food prep, cooking, dish washing, cleaning the kitchen and dining area, and serving meals. You will be working alongside others with varied kitchen experience, so come prepared to learn and serve!

Grounds/Maintenance
The Grounds/Maintenance Crew will be under the leadership of our Maintenance Supervisor. Be sure to bring work clothes! We recommend long pants and some clothes you don’t mind getting very dirty or stained. Those you will be working with will have varying levels of experience. Come to camp ready to learn a thing or two, but also to help others learn new skills. It is important that our volunteers are safe while they work. With that said, if you have gloves, safety glasses or any other safety gear that you prefer to use, feel free to bring it with you. We do have personal protective equipment here if you would like to use ours instead of bringing your own. For your personal protection, you will be required to wear certain PPE when performing certain tasks.
If you are particularly skilled in any trade, please contact Josh Aldrich about putting these skills to use while you’re here: josh@trailridge.org

Housekeeping
The primary job of the Housekeeping Crew will be maintaining cleanliness of all the facilities around camp. Make sure you bring clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty or stained. You will also want to make sure you wear comfortable close-toed shoes when working. You’ll be given instructions and daily assignments from our Hospitality Supervisor.

Activities
If we've recruited you to help run camp activities, you will be working alongside other volunteers and camp staff to help ensure a safe and fun camp experience for our campers. Be sure to bring comfortable clothes appropriate for what you'll be doing. Safety is extremely important at camp. You will be assisting with activities and helping campers follow rules and stay safe. We will go over all guidelines and procedures with you when you arrive.

Lifeguard
In addition to a bathing suit, lifeguards should bring a whistle as well as a hat or sunglasses. Lifeguards will assist with either the pool or lake depending on the event. At the pool, duties will include supervision, and straightening the pool area. Trail Ridge's pool reaches a depth of 9 ft. At the lake, lifeguards will assist with helping campers in and out of boats and supervision. All lifeguards must be deep water certified and have a current CPR certification.

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.

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.

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