Register for Penn Valley Camp Today!

1. Create an account

"Login with FCA Account." Then on the next page, click the "Create an account" link under "Need an FCA Account?"

2. Apply for your camp role:

These are the available options for Penn Valley Camp:

Adult Huddle Leader- Adults who lead small groups of youth through bible devotions and sports drills

Huddle Leader- Childcare: Adults who plan to help with the childcare during camp

Assistant (Youth) Huddle Leader - People under 18 who help assist Adult huddle leaders lead small groups and sport drills

Assistant Camp Director- Administrative role who help run camp

Camp Athletic Trainer 

Camp Nurse

Camp Staff- Leadership- Those who serve on the camp leadership team with planning and running the event

Dream Team -Students who assist camp staff

Head Coach- Sport: Volunteer who is instructing and leading sports drills

Assistant Head Coach- Sport: Volunteer who assists head Sport Coach with sports drills

3. Fill out personal information: 

Volunteers 13-17 will then be prompted to obtain parental consent to proceed.

• Fill out the form with your personal details.
• Be prepared to give 4 references (we recommend also contacting these references to prepare them for the incoming email)
• For those over 18, give permission for Asurint to preform a background check

Return to the Dashboard upon completion

4. Complete the FCA Statement of Faith and Christian Community Statement

Read the statement carefully and respond to it as instructed. Make sure you save responses.

Return to the Dashboard upon completion

5. Fill out the Spiritual Questionnaire

These are questions about your spiritual beliefs and your relationship with Christ.

Return to the Dashboard upon completion

6. Sign Waivers

Adult or Student Permission Waivers

Agree to Athlete Safety Policy

Return to the Dashboard upon completion 

Step 2: Training

1. Watch for Email from Asurint.

Once your FCA Representative approves your application, you will be sent an email from the Asurint, company that is contracted to provide background checks (this is different than the PA Clearances you also need to submit). Click on the link and fill out the simple form. This is a time sensitive email.

2. Log into your account.

Your account dashboard will show a list of the training courses you are required to complete.  The number of required training programs is dependent on the role you are applying for.

After completing each training program, return to your dashboard for instructions on the next required course.

• Please note that Child Abuse Prevention Training is mandatory for all applicants. This training is part of FCA’s national application process. Because state requirements for mandated reporters (such as teachers and coaches) vary, FCA has implemented a standardized training program for all volunteers. While we recognize that Pennsylvania mandated reporters are already required by state law to complete abuse prevention training, FCA requires every volunteer (regardless of state)to complete the FCA Abuse Prevention Program as part of the application process. Please be sure to click on the button at the end of the video to confirm that you have completed the video. This is a commonly missed step.

Frequently return to the dashboard for your next steps.

3. Complete your PA Volunteer Required Clearances

As you complete your required training programs, please ensure your PA Volunteer Clearances are up to date (issued within the past 5 years). If not, you’ll need to complete new background checks so we can file them with our other volunteer records.

These clearances include:

•  PA Child Abuse
• PA Criminal
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (or disclosure)
  

See instructions on how to obtain these clearances through the link on the button.

Hold on to your clearances, a church representative will be reaching out to collect them from you.