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28 people are interested
Camp Companions Needed for Children's Summer Camp
ORGANIZATION: Camp Quality Michigan
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28 people are interested
Two one-week sessions held each year--In July at Camp Copneconic in Fenton and in August at Camp Daggett in Petoskey. Sign up today for the opportunity of a lifetime! A companion spends the entire week by his/her camper's side. You will be responsible for his or her well being and care 24 hours a day, because they are never to be left alone. You are their friend, cheerleader and mentor. You will help them in their chosen activities (crafts, horseback riding, etc.) and at meal times.
This is a great opportunity to provide support for a child. The children you will be caring for during the week will be away from their normal support systems and will need you in order to participate and enjoy the experience. You will be trusted with someone's dearest treasure--their child. The opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child should never be taken lightly. By commiting a little time, you can bring a great deal of joy to a child with cancer.
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About Camp Quality Michigan
Location:
P.O. Box 345, Boyne City, MI 49712, US
Mission Statement
To establish and sustain community-based camping and ongoing support programs for children with cancer and their families. These free programs will provide opporunities for fun and innovative experiences; offer settings in which trained and caring volunteers are present as friends and confidants; and enhance widespread setworks of public support, sensitivity and understanding.
Summer camps are held in Fenton in July and in Petoskey in August of each year.
Description
Goals and aims of Camp Quality are:
*To allow children with cancer to be children again.
*To create stress-free environments that offer exciting activities, foster new freiendships, and help give children courage, motivation and emotional strength.
*To give families of children with cancer a much needed rest, konwing that the highest quality program has been selected to keep their child happy, a companion has been assigne dto ensure their safety, and most importantly, the finest medical supervision will be provided at every camp.
*To give the child hope for the future in that the camping experience will be such fun, they will look forward to and anticipate their next camp, and that the memories from their special week will sustain them in the weeks and months ahead as they continue their medical treatment.
CAUSE AREAS
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10407 N. Fenton RoadYMCA Camp CopneconicFenton, MI 48430
DATE POSTED
November 29, 2006
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