COLT Application 2026

*Denotes Required Field

Welcome to Broken Wheel Western Adventures 2026 COLT Application Form!

We are excited that you want to work at camp and are looking forward to receiving your application.

To apply for a COLT position, fill out the Application form below and submit it, along with the Staff Medical Form. These forms can be filled out on your desktop computer or mobile device.

Once your form has gone through the approval process, we will contact you and let you know if you are accepted as a COLT.

If you have any questions regarding your application or other camp questions, please contact us at brokenwheelstaff@outlook.com.

Thanks so much, we look forward to reviewing your form!

CONTACT INFORMATION

* Full Name

* Birthdate

* Gender

Male
Female

* Address

* City

* Province

* Postal Code

* Email

* Phone Number ( ) -

EMERGENCY CONTACT

* Name

Relationship

* Phone Number 1 ( ) -

Phone Number 2 ( ) -

DATES AVAILABLE

Please select the dates you are available below:

**Please note that the BWWA Staff Training is taking place June 28 at 4:00pm to June 30. Successful staff applicants should plan to attend this important training to more effectively serve in their roles at camp this summer.**

Trail Ride 1 (July 1-7)

Trail Ride 2 (July 9-18)

Trail Ride 3 (July 20-26)

If dates differ from those above, please give reasons below:

POSITIONS

Please number areas of camp in order of perference (1 = most prefered 3 = less perfered)

(Note that COLTs will be assigned where we need help the most, but we do try to take your preferences into account when assigning roles)

* Assistant Cook

* Assistant Wrangler

* Assistant Teepee Leader

CLOTHING (Optional for purchase)

* Tshirt Size (Free for Camp Staff identification)

Hoodie Size ($55)

Ball Cap ($40)

PERSONAL

Please give a number from 1-5 that describes you (1 = Poor 5 = Good)

* Work well with others

* Listen to and respect the perspective of others

* Read, process, and communicate written material

* Control my temper

* Communicate with people of various ages

* Notice and address individuals that are less engaged

* Neat and organized

* Self-motivated

* Show concern for health and wellbeing of others

* Show respect for others’ possessions

* Respond well to authority

* Public speaking

* Able to respond calmly and appropriately to stressful situations

* How do you enjoy spending your free time?

* What are your 3 favorite songs or movies?

* Do you have any previous volunteer experience? (Awana, Youth Group, 4H, Sports Coach/Assistant, Church Leader, Charity Event Worker, Soup Kitchen, camp, etc.)

* What work experience do you have?

* What do you see as your strengths and your weaknesses?

* Describe your relationship with family members.

* Who is the one person you look up to the most and why?

* Do you attend a church or Bible Study?

Name of Church/type of Bible Study?

How often?

HORSE EXPERIENCE

At BWWA we spend a fair amount of time with horses. Even if you have little or no horse knowledge you are still very welcome. We ride on varying terrain, and it is helpful for us to know what your horse experience is.

* Please describe your horse experience below. If you have never been around horses, state “none”.

* Approximate Weight (lbs)

PHOTO CONSENT

I grant BWWA permission to use pictures of me and/or my child in their brochures, displays, printed material or on their web pages (without names attached).

AGREEMENT

I agree to participate in the camp's program to the best of my ability.

I agree to minister as part of a team and submit to authority.

I agree to keep my relationships from becoming a distraction while I’m at camp.

I understand that being a part of a team I will be asked to give up certain lifestyle choices and freedoms for the benefit of others. In doing so, I will forgo the use of alcohol, smoking, vaping, and non-prescription drugs during my time at camp. I understand that I could be asked to leave the team if I choose not to abstain from these activities.

Please read the BWWA Statement of Faith

I have read and agree to work under the Statement of Faith of BWWA.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND DECLARATION OF INTENT

I understand that if BWWA approves my application and later determines, in its discretion, at any time that I am not suitable for the volunteer position for which I am applying, the leadership may terminate my volunteer service or volunteer position for any reason without advance notice.
If at any time, I determine that for any reason I am unable to support or adhere to or follow the policies and procedures of BWWA, I will inform the leadership and will resign my volunteer position.
If BWWA approves my application for a volunteer position, I will sign documents that the leadership requires and will at all times cooperate fully with the leadership in the fulfillment of my duties and will keep all sensitive information I encounter in my role as a volunteer, confidential.

DECLARATION

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS STAFF APPLICATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

* Applicant Signature: Use your mouse or finger to sign here

* Date of Signature:

* Name of Parent/Guardian

* Parent/Guardian Signature Use your mouse or finger to sign here

* Date of Signature

MEDICAL FORM

Please also fill out the Staff Medical Form.

REFERENCES

Please supply the contact information for 2 people (pastor, youth pastor, employer, teacher or Christian adult) you have known well for at least a year, who are at least 25 years of age, and who have agreed to act as a reference for you. Please supply name, phone number (with area code), email address and nature of relationship.

Please send them an email with a link to the Reference Form and ask them to fill it out. When they click "Submit" at the bottom of the form, it will automatically be sent to us.

Returning COLTs do not need to submit References.

Here is the reference form. You can simply copy/paste it into an email to send it to your Reference: Staff Reference Form

Reference 1

Name

Phone ( ) -

Relationship

Reference 2

Name

Phone ( ) -

Relationship

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