WANT TO BE A CAMP COUNSELOR? LEARN MORE BEFORE APPLYING!
At Camp New Hope we provide our counselors with a true sense of family, combined with a personal yet professional approach. Camp counselors work with campers, staff and other volunteers to deliver a transformational camp experience.
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FREE Room and Board
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Air conditioned cabins and activity buildings
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FREE high quality camp meal
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Networking opportunities
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Professional development
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An opportunity to have an impact on the lives of our youths
Camp Counselor Roles/Responsibilities
Counselors are the primary caregivers for each assigned camper. Counselors are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the campers at all times while leading by example in all they do. Other responsibilities involve greeting campers when they first arrive, explaining and enforcing camp rules and providing emotional support to campers struggling to adjust to the environment.
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WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO APPLYING?Step 1: Complete the application. We will communicate with you through the email address that you provide. Please make sure to give complete information about your references. Step 2: Once your application has been reviewed, we will be in touch to schedule an interview. We can do in person or Zoom. Step 3: We will reach out to your references by phone to complete a form. Step 4: The Assistant Camp Director will contact you with a final decision and further steps.
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IS TRAINING PROVIDED?YES, training will be provided and MUST be completed by all camp counselors before attending camp.
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DO I GET PAID?NO, camp counselors are strictly volunteers who may receive a stipend to cover traveling and other basic needs.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?VOLUNTEER HOURS IF NEEDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FREE ROOM & BOARD AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTHS LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOP GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN SKILLS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR RESUME
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CAN I VOLUNTEER AS A COUNSELOR FOR A FEW DAYS?NO, being a camp counselor is a week-long commitment.
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DO I GET TO GO HOME EACH DAY?NO, Camp New Hope is a week-long residential camp. Camp counselors report to the campsite a day before the campers for team-building, and some relaxation before the campers get to the campsite.
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DO I HAVE TO HAVE SICKLE CELL TO BE A CAMP COUNSELORS?NO, Camp New Hope is open to counselors and volunteers living with sickle disease, traits, and to those who do not.
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WHAT WILL I NEED TO TAKE TO CAMP?A packing list will be provided after you have been selected to be a camp counselor.
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WILL I HAVE TO LEAD ACTIVITIES?NO, only counselors who choose to lead activities will do so. It is NOT mandatory.
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HOW MANY CAMPERS WILL I BE ASSIGNED?While you will be in a cabin with 10-12 campers, and 3-4 counselors, Camp New Hope uses a 3;1 ratio with our middle school campers and a 4:1 ratio with high schoolers. So you will be assigned to 3 or 4 campers for the week.
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IS BEING A CAMP COUNSELOR THE ONLY WAY I CAN VOLUNTEER?NO, volunteers are needed for check-in, returns, and facilitating activities.