Camp Magazines 2019 Camps Magazine | Page 11

Teen Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer for an enriching, meaningful and fun summer ~ PLUS earn school community service hours! Camp Hilbert Peer Camper Voices Together Peer Camper Voices Together Peer Camper Grades: 10 -12 June 17 - August 16* Grades: 7-12 July 29 - August 16 Peer Campers participate in the full Camp Hilbert experience while working directly with a child with special needs. As a Peer Camper, you will have the opportunity to learn valu- able skills and the ability to work alongside our dynamic staff. Teen volunteers play a vital role in building a fantastic summer for a camper with special needs! For more informa- tion or to apply, please contact Melissa Bunce at 545-8658 or [email protected]. Voices Together is a safe and structured day camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disor- ders. Teen volunteers play an enormous role in making this the premier program for children with Autism. As a Peer Camper in Voices To- gether, you will enjoy being part of a full camp program and also have an amazing experience working with a remarkable staff and group of campers. For more information about being a Peer Camper for Voices Together, please contact Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion and Support Services, at 545-8658 or [email protected]. No cost; application required * Volunteer weeks depend on the enrollment of children with special needs. No cost; application required Ganim Volunteer Corp (GVC) Grades: 7-12 June 17 - August 9 GVC is designed to help participants meet their schools’ community service requirements while still having an exciting, fun and meaningful time at camp. Each participant will be placed in a Camp Ganim group to assist the counselors and will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills working with children. For more information or to apply, please contact Lily Ocasio at 545-8615 or [email protected]. $50M/$75NM; application required See page 22 for details Counselor in Training Program (CIT) Grades: 9 & 10 See previous page 11