mentor info 2027

Application link here

Thank you for your interest in serving at Refresh Summer Camp 2027!
We are thrilled to be hosting our 16th annual camp by the grace of God!

WHO ARE WE?

Refresh Summer Camp is an inter-denominational Christian evangelistic camp reaching out to high school students across Sydney, particularly the less reached & less resourced churches. Focusing on a relational approach, this camp delivers gospel-centred talks and small group discussions, coupled with fun activities that aim to connect, engage and inspire teenagers.

MENTOR ROLE

As a mentor, you will play a crucial role in building the bridge between youth and the gospel through your day-to-day interaction with them, through structured and unstructured conversations, team building activities and daily gospel presentations.

All mentors will be a small group co-mentor who facilitates discussion around the gospel talks, and be in a games team interspersed amongst the youth.

If you have capacity to serve pre-camp, there are additional optional serving roles in the following: Praise team, Activities team, Promotion team and Admin team.

ABOUT YOU

In order to apply to be a mentor, you must first fulfil this criteria:

  1. You believe that Jesus died and rose for your sins to reconcile you to a living relationship with God
  2. You believe that you are to live in light of this free gift of grace by the renewing of your mind and heart that shapes your words, thoughts, actions and life everyday. You seek to love God and glorify him with your life
  3. You are willing to have an attitude that is faithful, available and teachable during your season of serving at Refresh, striving to live above reproach as role models for youth. Be willing to share in genuine Christian fellowship with fellow mentors and leaders by seeking to serve and love one another, rather than to be served
  4. You attend and faithfully serve at a Bible believing church
  5. You are over 18 years old***
  6. You can provide a phone number/email of your church pastor/mentor from whom we can get a cross reference
  7. You have a clean criminal record, and no history of violence or misconduct
  8. You are available to attend the compulsory training events and complete required preparation tasks beforehand (see dates below)
  9. You are available to attend the camp in full from on 4 January – 8 January 2027
  10. You are willing to mentor a small group of youth during the camp
  11. You understand that you are expected to enthusiastically and fully participate in the program and physical activities as a part of the community, unless you are physically unable to or have arranged an exemption with the ministry director in advance
  12. You understand that there are youth follow up strategies (discussed at training workshops) that you are expected to use at least until the Reunion on Saturday 10th April 2027.
  13. You understand the cost of serving at camp for all mentors is $440 regardless of whether you have a sibling attending, though your sibling youth can get the sibling rate.
  14. You must provide a valid NSW Working With Children’s Check Number for verification
  15. IMPORTANT – By registering as a mentor, I acknowledge that I have prayerfully and responsibly considered the commitment involved in serving at this camp. I understand the expectations of this role and will make every reasonable effort to fulfil my responsibilities faithfully and communicate promptly if unforeseen circumstances arise. I commit to serving with integrity, maturity, and care for the young people entrusted to us.

*** HSC Graduates of this year are able to apply as either an assistant mentor or youth.
Assistant mentors will be under the care of a senior mentor and have less responsibility in leading small group discussions at camp.

WHERE: CCC Central Coast (32B Evans Road, Canton Beach NSW 2263, Australia)
WHEN: 4th – 8th January 2027

MENTOR CAMP COST:
(Payment can be made through Try-booking when registration opens)

The Commitment
I will …

  • Attend Refresh Summer Camp in full: 4th – 8th January 2027 (Cost: $440 – no part timers)
  • Attend 3 Mentors Prayer & Discipleship Sessions: 5 SEPT, 3 OCT & 7 NOV (Time: Evening; Location: TBC)
  • If part of a pre-camp team, be available to contribute to and fulfill my team’s preparation as faithfully as possible.
  • Attend Refresh Mentors Training Retreat 16-17th October @ Kihilla Christian Centre (5/17 Queens Rd, Lawson NSW 2783); Cost $100 students, $125 workers
  • Attend Refresh Mentors Debrief Dinner (16th January 2027) and Refresh Reunion (10 April 2027)
  • If you are a first time mentor, to attend the “First Time Mentor Induction” on the 8 Aug 2026 (Time: Afternoon; Location: TBC)
  • Fundraise $300 through a personalised mission support letter to family and friends to gather prayer and financial support to help cover Refresh’s ministry effort.
  • Communicate with the camp directors regarding clashing commitments with events/duties in advance
  • Follow our social media pages and posts: Facebook & Instagram

If you agree with the above, please continue to fill out the form. If not, but you would still like an opportunity, please answer the last question and we’ll get in contact with you or please contact us at refreshsummercamp@gmail.com to discuss. Please remember to lock in the above dates, keep praying and COUNT DOWN with us as we look forward to seeing youth hear the gospel, some for the first time!!

In His service,
Refresh Team 2027

N.B. All applications will be carefully read, prayed over and referees contacted. Once you finish the application, you will be sent a confirmation email.

Even if you are not able to serve with us this time, don’t be disheartened and please continue to keep us in your prayers and apply next year!

All details will be treated with strict confidentiality and will only be used for the purposes of Refresh. No details will be distributed to any third parties.

If you have any questions or inquiries, please contact us at refreshsummercamp@gmail.com or Kevin Shin (0424 024 221) or Leanne Gim (0468 337 815).