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11 people are interested
Camp Starlight 2019
ORGANIZATION: Camp Starlight
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11 people are interested
Camp Starlight is a summer camp for kids, ages 4-14, whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. Kids come to camp at no cost to their families and experience swimming, archery, dance and music, yoga, and a talent show to end all talent shows. It is a safe, welcoming, stigma-free place for them to experience the best that summer camp has to offer.
We are currently seeking more cabin counselors for this summer's camp outside Portland, Ore.! See www.camp-starlight.org for more information.
Volunteers need to be able to commit to the week: August 16 - August 23 and get a physical and TB test, and be ready to have a blast! Room and board provided.
More opportunities with Camp Starlight
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Camp Starlight
Location:
PO BOX 13107, Portland, OR 97213, US
Mission Statement
Providing a caring, safe, spiritual and FUN camp experience for children whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS.
Description
Founded in 1999, Camp Starlight is a week-long sleep-away summer camp for children in Oregon and Washington whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS. Some of our campers are HIV+ themselves, while others have someone in their immediate family - a parent, a sibling, a care-taker - who is infected. Camp Starlight creates an environment of fun, friendship and support for these children to cast aside their shared worries and fears around HIV and to just be kids for a week.
Campers enjoy the attention of a one-to-one ratio with an all-volunteer staff of counselors, activity specialists and medical personnel. Activities at Camp Starlight include swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, music, talent shows, sports, games, campfires and more. Our children come to camp at no charge to their families. We supply healthy meals, swimsuits, towels, new and used clothing, shampoo - making sure every child has what he or she needs to feel at home and cared for while they are at camp. Our aim is to create a place where these children are given the space to be themselves and continue to discover who they are and who they want to be; a place where they can make friendships with both kids and adults that can last a lifetime; a place that makes a difference in their lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Camp Starlight - address given in emailfor the protection of our campersPortland, OR 97213
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Youth Services
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- A full week of camp (day and night)
- TB test and physical