It is our responsibility to obtain an original Criminal Record Check (CRC) for all leaders. This legal process protects our campers by confirming that all camp leaders are free of any pending criminal charges or convictions that would preclude them from working with children. We will cover all costs for this process and the process can be completed online!
Unfortunately, this process goes through the national database which is organized into two “gender” categories: “Male” and “Female.” They have added an ‘Other/prefer not to disclose’ option. As all CampOUT! record checks will go through both the “male” and “female” databases as per our request, please check either box. The provider of this service, Sterling BackCheck, has acknowledged in our conversations each year that they realize the categories are not only exclusive but inaccurate. Maybe a CampOUT! participant will change the national police information system in the near future!