Name___________________________________________________ Age_____

First-Year Student ____ Sophomore ____  Junior____ Senior____

Major/Minor____________________________  Date of Birth_______________

Home Address_____________________________________        

                      _____________________________________

Home Phone  _____________________________________

On Campus Information:

Housing____________________ Phone______________

CPO Box# ___________

Do you have a valid drivers license? ___________

Are you eligible to drive a Houghton College van? ____________

The ten-day stress program is a demanding experience for  staff as well as participants.  Since one of the goals of the program is to support a community under stress, it is imperative that the staff is able to stand the physical stress of the entire program.

Part 1: Please rate your ability in the following areas.

(1-10 rating; 1 being lowest ability, 10 being highest ability)

1. Technical and physical skills

_____________  Ropes course experience;

                        Explain___________________________________________________________________

_____________ Belaying, rock climbing and rappelling

___________  Running 2 miles in 20 minutes

___________  Running 5 miles without stopping 

___________  Backpacking skills

___________  Fire Building skills 

___________  Outdoor cooking

___________  Solo Experience   

___________  Trip Leading

___________  Orienteering

___________  Environmental Ethics

___________  First Aid and CPR; Date exp __________________________________________

___________  Advanced Lifesaving, Water Safety Instructor; Date exp _______________________    

* Following each of the above areas, indicate and courses/experiences taken and dates

   Note: all leaders must meet requirements for “Employees of Houghton College’s Ropes Course”

2. Group Dynamic Skills

___________  Group singing                                            ___________  Rap sessions (debriefing)

___________  Non-directive teaching                              ___________  Initiative games

___________  Problem solving experience                       ___________  Role playing

___________  Values clarification activities                    ___________  Use of teachable moments

___________  Debrief techniques                                    ___________  Transfer of learning skills

3. Personal Qualities

__________  How do you feel you stand up to physical stress?

__________  Can you stand mental stress?

__________  How would you assess your tolerance level?

__________  How do you function after an all-nighter?

__________  How do you respond to emergency situations?

Part 2:  Essay questions

1. After reading The STEP Adventure: What is it all About, write a paragraph explaining the differences between process and program.
2. Why do you want to be a STEP leader?  What benefits do you see for yourself and how can you be a positive addition to the staff?
3. Evaluate your strengths and share what you feel may be your weaknesses as a STEP leader.

 

For returning STEP leaders only:  Write 1-2 pages on what you learned your past summer of working STEP and why you would like to return as a STEP leader.

Part 3:  Character References

Ask three people (close relatives, roommate, professor, etc.) to write a short paragraph describing you.  Have them send it to: Wilderness Adventures, Houghton College, Houghton NY 14744.  Please list names and phone numbers here:

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________________

 

Part 4: Christian Character and Commitment

Even though part of our funding comes from NYS, STEP is viewed as a mission to Allegany county and surrounding areas. Although you will not be leading Bible studies or openly witnessing, we believe that you have the opportunity to be a positive Christian role model and hopefully you will get a chance to explain your faith and relationship with God.

• Write a brief explanation of your conversion experience and your current relationship with God.

Wilderness Adventures will provide room, board and salary to STEP leaders during summer trip.

 

Please print and return application to Jaynie Nafziger at Wilderness Adventures, located in Steese Cottage.

Thanks!

If you have any further questions, please contact the office by phone (585) 567.9498 or    ext. 4980 or via email to jaynie.nafziger@houghton.edu.