RC Application 2026

COLUMBIA ML 2026 | Aug. 9th - 12th

The Opportunity - The Resident Counselor (RC) position is an important part of Middle-Level Leadership Camp. Being an RC is an opportunity to:

Serve middle-level students
Test your leadership skills
Gain practical teaching experience
Work as a team with other student leaders from across the state
Grow in positive, life-changing ways

The Role of an RC: The RC staff work with the adult staff (Team Counselors or TCs) to provide a positive leadership camp experience for all delegates. Your primary duties as an RC will include:

Supervising dorms and establishing positive community living spaces
Creating an inclusive and safe camp environment
Supporting the TCs as "teaching assistants" in the mixed delegate camp teams
Promoting camp spirit through songs, skits, and social activities
Assisting with camp logistics
Being an amazing role model

RC Training – Each camp director will schedule the RC Training. This training allows the RCs to form a team, learn essential leadership skills, and understand their specific camp role & duties.

Attending the RC Training for a camp session is critical to the RCs' success at camp.

Middle-Level Camp Sessions & RC Retreats
Cispus Learning Center

Columbia Middle-Level
- Training: Aug 7th - 8th
- Camp: Aug 9th - 12th

Application Deadline - May 15th

RCs are asked to work at just one of the camp sessions, though you may apply for more than one camp session. You must mail a completed application packet to the director of each session for which you are applying.

About Middle-Level Leadership Camp -
Middle-Level Camp opened its doors in 1993 with one camp and served 137 delegates. Today, more than 800 delegates representing over 200 schools from around the state attend one of the four middle-level summer leadership camps.

The camp curriculum keeps the delegates active from breakfast (8:00 a.m.) until lights out (10:30 p.m.) Some of the activities at camp include idea sharing, elective classes, performance and public speaking skills, officer responsibilities, organized recreation, project planning, sensitivity to others, and goal setting.

Name (First)*

First NameLast Name

Name (Last)*

First NameLast Name

Name (Preferred first name)*

First NameLast Name

Gender*

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryOther

Pronouns *

She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/TheirsOther

Dorm preference *

Male DormFemale DormOther

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Birthday (xx-xx-xxxx) Month, Day, Year*

Email (One you check regularly) *

example@example.com

Email (If you listed a school email above, please list you personal email)

example@example.com

Cell/Phone #*

Please enter a valid phone number

High School/College/University*

High School Graduation Year*

Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or are you presently under investigation for possible criminal charges?*

YesNo

Please explain

Which session are you applying for?*

Chinook ML (Cispus) - Aug. 5th - Aug. 8thColumbia ML (Cispus) - Aug. 9th - 12thCascade ML (Cispus) - Aug. 13th - 16th

What is your interest in being an RC, and what is your experience working with middle level students (ages 11-14)? *

Briefly outline your experience in student activities and leadership.*

Teams at camp are sometimes named after an important leadership word (acceptance, commitment, compassion, cooperation, courage, determination, flexibility, foresight, humility, initiative, integrity, introspection, optimism, respect, responsibility, sensitivity, perseverance.) Pick one of these words and describe how you are a "role model" of that word? *

The Adviser Reference Form must be uploaded by an adviser/teacher who knows your qualifications. The reference form should be uploaded here with your RC Application submission by May 15th.*

RC Participation Agreement: If I am accepted as a Resident Counselor for a Middle-Level Camp, I will commit to the following: • Participate in the entire session of camp, including the RC training before the arrival of the delegates • Serve as an RC for only one camp session unless agreed upon by each camp director involved.*

Parent or Guardian Permission (If applying, RC is younger than 18): As the parent or guardian, I give my permission for my child to attend Middle-Level Leadership Camp at the Cispus Learning Center in Randle, WA.*

RC Application 2026- Columbia