Serving at LSCA is both a privilege and a responsibility. Every member of our faculty plays a vital role in creating a safe, Christ-centered environment where campers can grow in faith and character.
Before joining us for the summer, each faculty member must complete the following steps to ensure readiness and compliance:
These steps not only fulfill state requirements but reflect LSCA’s ongoing commitment to integrity, accountability, and excellence in ministry.
We appreciate your willingness to serve — and your dedication to helping us maintain the safest, most meaningful camp experience possible for every camper who steps onto our grounds.
At LSCA, the safety and well-being of our campers is our top priority. Before joining our faculty team, every prospective staff member must complete a background check. This is not only required by the State of Illinois, but it also helps us maintain a secure and trustworthy environment for all campers.
Note: During the background check process through Ministry Mobilizer, you may notice terms like “employment,” “employee,” or “employer.” These are part of their standard system wording. LSCA uses this same platform for volunteers and summer faculty, and these terms do not indicate an employment relationship.
Volunteers under the age of 18 are not eligible for a standard criminal background check. Instead, they must complete the Camp Counselor and Faculty Questionnaire for Minors, which includes both a personal disclosure section and a parental consent and medical release form.
By completing and signing this document, the parent or guardian grants permission for the minor to serve as faculty or counselor at LSCA and acknowledges understanding of the responsibilities and expectations involved.
This form must be filled out and returned to LSCA staff — either by email or in person — before the camp session begins. Minors may not serve in any faculty capacity until this document has been received and reviewed.
Minors serving in faculty or counselor roles will always be paired with an adult faculty member while working directly with campers, and are expected to uphold the same standards of conduct, confidentiality, and ministry excellence as all other faculty.
The State of Illinois requires all individuals working or volunteering in youth camp settings to complete DCFS Mandated Reporter Training. This training ensures that everyone serving at LSCA understands how to recognize, respond to, and report any signs of child abuse or neglect.
While the state recognizes the DCFS training as valid for three years, LSCA requires it to be renewed every two years. This keeps your records current and ensures all faculty are up to date with the latest reporting standards — and it aligns with our background check renewal schedule.
Beyond meeting state requirements, LSCA provides our own in-depth training for all faculty and volunteers. This training focuses on preparing you for the spiritual, emotional, and practical responsibilities of serving at camp — ensuring that our faculty uphold LSCA’s standards of safety, integrity, and Christ-centered ministry.
The LSCA Faculty Training equips you not just to comply with regulations, but to lead campers toward Christ with wisdom and care. It blends safety instruction, faith formation, and behavioral awareness, so our ministry remains above reproach in all we do.
Camp is powerful — and sacred. LSCA exists to share the gospel and create a safe, loving environment where campers encounter Christ. This training ensures every faculty member understands both the spiritual calling and the serious responsibility that comes with that.
You’ll gain insight into:
Every policy, from discipline to year-round contact, exists to protect both campers and volunteers — allowing ministry to thrive in a healthy, Christ-like way.
LSCA Faculty Training will be offered in two formats:
Exact dates and registration details will be provided closer to the start of the season.
If you have any questions about completing your requirements or need assistance during the process, please contact us.
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We’re happy to help you with any part of the process and look forward to serving alongside you this summer.
