EBC Quest Application Form

Thank you for taking the time to apply to our Quest program.

This form will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Please allow yourself time to complete the form as you will not be able to save your answers and return to the form at a later time.

Please Note: All applications are due by Thurs April 30, 2026. Due to limited space, the EBC Director Team uses a few key factors when selecting participants for Quest each year. We consider whether applications are submitted on time, past participation, attitude and engagement in previous years, and overall program capacity. While we would love to accept everyone, these criteria help us make thoughtful and fair decisions. You will be notified of your application status via e-mail or phone call in mid-May 2026.

Confidentiality:
The information provided on this application will be reviewed by the EBC Director Team. The information will remain confidential. References and other information will be used to confirm requirements of those characteristics needed for a Christian camping environment.

Quest Applicant Information

Quest Name

Birth Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

Gender

Male Female

Please indicate what grade you will be going into in September 2026 (Grade 9 or 10).

Grade

Quest Email

This address will receive a confirmation email

Quest Address

Please indicate below which week(s) you would like to attend our Quest program.
Week 1: July 11-18
Week 2: July 18-25

Week(s) Applying For:

Your Relationship with God & Church Attendance

This section is to be filled out by the Quest Applicant. We want to hear a little about you. It doesn't matter if you are exploring christianity or you've had a thriving relationship with God for years...fill these questions out to the best of your ability.

Have you ever heard of the term "born again christian". How would you describe what it means?

Would you consider yourself a born again Christian?

Have you been baptized?

If you have been baptized, let us know when and where.

How frequently do you attend church?

If you attend church, tell us the name of your church.

Over the past year, have you experienced any growth in your relationship with God?

What are your most memorable spiritual moments or experiences?

Volunteer Experience

We want to know about your recent volunteer experience. Have you volunteered and/or served in a church in the last year? If so, please include where you volunteered, what your responsibilities were and the length of time you volunteered. If you have not served in a church but have other volunteer experience to share, please tell us!

This section is just for past Questies...

We want to hear from our past Questies! If you participated in our Quest 2025 program, we'd love to hear some feedback. If this program is new to you, just skip over those questions.

What was the highlight of your week of Quest last year? (if applicable)

Since you were a part of Quest 2025, how can we make Quest 2026 better?

For all Quest applicants...tell us your Goals

Tell us why you want to join our Quest program this year.

What do you hope to gain from this program?

Your Mental Health Matters

If you have been diagnosed (or are working to be diagnosed) with a mental health condition, please let us know.

If you have a mental health condition, what are some ways you find helpful to manage your mental health?

In the event that you begin to experience instability in your mental health, how can we as staff best support you?

Reference Check

Please provide us with two adult (18 yrs or older) references. Do not use family members or relatives as your references. Thank you.

Name of Reference 1

Email of Reference 1

Phone of Reference 1

How long have you known Reference 1?

0-5 years 6-10 years 10 years+

How do you know Reference 1?

Name of Reference 2

Email of Reference 2

Phone of Reference 2

How long have you known Reference 2?

0-5 years 6-10 years 10 years +

How do you know Reference 2?

Parent/Guardian Information

This section is to be filled out by the Quest Applicant's parent or guardian.

Parent/Guardian 1 Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number

Parent/Guardian 1 Email

This address will receive a confirmation email

Parent/Guardian 1 Address

What is your relationship to the youth (e.g., parent, grandparent, legal guardian, social worker)?

Please select YES below to consent to receive electronic communications, including without limitation, general camp information, camp newsletters, camp reports, press releases, invitations to or notices of events, and requests for donation from Evangelical Baptist Camp

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone Number

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

What is your relationship to the youth (e.g., parent, grandparent, legal guardian, social worker)?

Parent/Guardian 2 Address

Parent/Guardian 2: Please select YES below to consent to receive electronic communications, including without limitation, general camp information, camp newsletters, camp reports, press releases, invitations to or notices of events, and requests for donation from Evangelical Baptist Camp

Who does the quest applicant live with?

Both Parents Mother Father Legal guardian Grandparent Foster Parent Other Relative Non-relative caregiver

Is there any additional information regarding the quest’s living arrangements or guardianship that we should be aware of (e.g., court orders, custody agreements, or restrictions on parental access)?

Quest Applicant's Medical Information

This section is to be filled out by the Quest applicant's parent or guardian. The medical information provided will be reviewed by our camp nurse.

Health Card Number

Please provide insurance company name, phone number and policy # if the camper does not have a Health Card:

Most Recent Tetanus Vaccination Date MM/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY

Please list any diagnosed medical conditions, special needs, or exceptionalities (such as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, or physical or developmental disabilities) in the space below.

Diagnosed Health Conditions or Exceptionalities

Please explain how these health conditions/exceptionalities might affect this Quest participant at camp.

How can our EBC counsellors and leaders best support and care for this Quest participant in light of their health condition or exceptionality?

Please indicate below if the Quest applicant would need to bring prescribed medications to camp (Include medications such as puffers or epi-pens)

Prescription Medications

Medications: If your child has prescribed medications that they will be required to take at camp, please provide the following information in the box below:
Name of Medication, Dosage, Frequency, Reason for Medication

Medications

Dietary Restrictions and Allergies
The EBC Kitchen is able to accommodate many dietary needs, but our Kitchen Director cannot accept every dietary request due to the limitations of the kitchen environment.

Our kitchen is not certified peanut- or nut-free. While EBC makes every effort to avoid purchasing peanut and tree nut products, some ingredients we use are labeled “may contain peanuts or tree nuts.” If you have a peanut or tree nut allergy, our Kitchen Director or Camp Nurse may reach out to learn more about your specific allergy and discuss whether EBC would be a safe and appropriate fit for you.

EBC is not a kosher certified kitchen. The EBC Kitchen staff do our best to provide pork free/gelatin free and shellfish free meal options for those who have requested it.

Dietary Allergies

None Gluten Dairy Nuts No Pork/Gelatin/Shellfish Eggs Other

Please provide our camp chef with any additional information on your child's allergies that may be helpful.

Please list any drug or environmental allergies below.

Drug or Environmental Allergies

Is there anything else you would like us to know about this Quest applicant as it relates to their participation in the Quest program? Please let us know here.

Emergency Contact Information

In the event of an emergency, please let us know which parent/guardian we are to contact first. If we are unsuccessful at contacting the quest's parents/guardians, we ask that you provide us with an additional emergency contact that is NOT one of the parents/guardians listed on this form already.

Parent/Guardian to be Contacted FIRST in Emergency

Additional Emergency Contact Full Name

Additional Emergency Contact Number 1

Additional Emergency Contact Number 2

Emergency Contact's Relationship to Camper (Grandparent, Aunt, Neighbour)

Media Consent

At various times, a designated media volunteer from EBC Camp may take photos, videos or sound promotional media for informational purposes internally or externally.
Internal Uses: within our camp program
External Uses (shared with the general public): social media, website, promotional material.

Please select below what you would like to consent to for this Quest applicant.

Media Consent

Acknowledgement of EBC Policies

Please read carefully our EBC Medical Policies.

Signature: Parent/Guardian, please type your first and last name to state that you have read and will comply with our medical policies.

Liability Waiver
I/we, the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the child named above, agree to indemnify and hold harmless Explore Bible Camp, Evangelical Baptist Campground, its Directors, Ministry Staff, Camp Director, and Property Managers from any and all loss, damage, or injury suffered by my child as a result of participation in EBC activities, including any medical treatment authorized by camp supervisory staff.

Signature: Parent/Guardian, please type your first and last name to agree with the Liability Waiver.

Submitting your Application

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Quest Conditions of Enrolment

Upon acceptance as a EBC Quest participant, I will:

Contribute to the camp program by encouraging campers and staff to grow “in wisdom, in knowledge, in grace and in favour with God and man” as our Lord Jesus demonstrated to us (Luke 2:52, 2 Peter 3:18).

Comply with EBC Policies and Procedures.

Follow the EBC Quest Code of Conduct.

Serve in my designated role to promote safety, inclusiveness and respect amongst campers and staff.

Read and apply the material outlined in my EBC Quest Manual.

Review my role description and carry out the responsibilities outlined and seek help or clarification when I need it.

Agree to be encouraged, mentored and supported by an EBC Senior Team lead in my successes and in my failures in my role.

Attend the Staff Training Weekend on June 13-14, 2026.

Agree to prayerfully consider my role and responsibilities and commitment to the Lord’s work at EBC this summer.

Agree to pay any outstanding program fees and fill out all necessary camp forms and documentation.

I understand that if I do not comply with one of the above conditions, I may need to be released of my duties by the Camp Director and no longer participate in the camp program.

By submitting this form, you indicate that you have read through and understand the Quest Agreement and agree to the conditions listed above.

Description

EBC Quest Program is a leadership program for youth going into grade 9 & 10.

What is the Quest program?
A bridge program from being a camper to becoming a staff volunteer at EBC. As a quest participant, youth will be able to enjoy the camp environment while still gaining practical leadership experiences that will help them to grow in their faith and character.

Quest 2026 Dates
Week 1: July 11-18
Week 2: July 18-25

Quest and Volunteer Training Weekend is June 13-14, 2026. This training is mandatory.

Cost
$180 per week

Deposit
Upon acceptance into the program, $50 will be due, via e-transfer, to hold your spot. The remaining balance can be paid by the start date of camp.

Application Processing
Your Application Form will be processed once it has been submitted in full on or before Thurs April 30, 2026. You will be notified of your application status via e-mail or phone call in mid-May.

Volunteer Hours
Participants will be granted volunteer hours based on the amount of volunteer service they complete during the program (e.g., time spent cleaning washrooms, sweeping, serving meals, etc…).

EBC Quest Application Form

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