2026 SSA Camp Staff Application Form

Thank you for your interest in SSA's Summer Music Camp!

This application is for new AND returning staff to SSA Camp. Please compete all requested information and answer all questions to the best of your ability.

Camp is going to be held at Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp in Crystal Falls, MI.

2026 SSA Camp Dates

Sunday, August 2 (morning): Camp move-in and set-up
Sunday, August 2 (late afternoon/evening): Staff training for Camp Vivace (high school session)
Monday, August 3 – Friday, August 7: Camp Vivace Session
Saturday, August 8 (late afternoon/evening): Staff training for Camp Presto (middle school session)
Sunday, August 9 – Wednesday, August 12: Camp Presto Session
Wednesday, August 12 - Thursday, August 13: Camp tear-down and move-out

NEW STAFF:

- Completing this application does not guarantee employment. We will follow up with you once your application is submitted.

- Please provide 3 recommendation letters. Folks applying to teach music: at least two recommendations must be from a musical colleague (i.e. conductor, professor, professional colleague, teacher, etc). You can find the link for the PDF of the SSA Camp Staff Rec Letter Form on the SSA website page 'Employment' under 'Summer Camp.' Have your references send you the filled out form. Please then upload all 3 complete recommendation letters to this application. Returning staff, no need for this step because SSA already has your recommendation letters on file.

ALL STAFF:

- Please include your current professional resume with your application.

If you have any questions please contact me!

- Danielle Simandl, SSA Executive Director

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Full Name*

First Middle Last

Nickname/Preferred first name*

Date of Birth*

Email*

Phone*

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Gender*

Pronouns*

Are you applying as new staff or returning staff?*

Select camp position(s) you are applying for:*

Counselor

Teacher

Camp Nurse

Assistant Camp Director

Camp Director

Music Director

Sessions you are interested in working:*

Camp Vivace

Camp Presto

What instruments do you play and/or teach?*

Describe any past experience you have that is relevant to the position(s) you are applying for:*

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic incident? If yes, please explain:*

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please explain:*

Are you authorized to work in the United States? Yes or no:*

Do you have current Red Cross CPR and/or First Aid Training and/or Lifeguard certification? (This is not a requirement for the postition.)*

T-shirt size*

Allergies*

Please list your food, drug, or environmental allergies, if any. Type 'none' if none.

Are you a vegetarian?*

Are you a vegan?*

Do you have any other dietary restrictions?*

Medications

Please list any of your medications you would like SSA to know about (emergency purposes). You are not required to share this info.

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Name*

First Last

Relationship to staff member:*

Emergency Contact Phone #1*

Emergency Contact Phone #2

Emergency Contact Email*

Authorizations

Please electronically sign each authorization by typing your full name in each prompt.

Photo/Video Release, please type full name:*

I hereby authorize the use of any photos or video taken during SSA Camp to be used for advertising purposes in posters, brochures, promotional videos, and social media.

Health Information Signature, please type full name:*

I certify that the health information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge.

Health Care Authorization Statement, please type full name:*

I hereby give my permission to Superior String Alliance to provide routine, nonsurgical medical care, and to secure emergency medical, surgical, and dental treatment for me in the event of an emergency while she/he/they is/are attending SSA Camp.

Please upload your current resume, relevant to the position(s) you are applying for:*

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Please upload your recommendation letter #1 here:

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Please upload your recommendation letter #2 here:

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Please upload your recommendation letter #3 here:

Max. file size: 128 MB.

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