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Camp SunSibs Counselor/Staff

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ORGANIZATION: Johns Hopkins Camp Sunrise/SunSibs

  • 4 people are interested
SunSibs

We are looking for enthusiastic camp counselors/staff members! SunSibs is a fun weekend camp experience for siblings of children who have been diagnosed with cancer. The program offers each participant to be with other children who have experienced the difficult emotions that accompany having a sibling with cancer. Through an exciting camp experience, campers are given opportunities to establish strong peer relationships with others who share similar experiences and to enhance self-confidence by trying new activities offered at camp.

For more information, visit http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/centers/pediatric_oncology/camp_sunrise/sun_sibs.html

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About Johns Hopkins Camp Sunrise/SunSibs

Location:

750 East Pratt St. Ste. 1700, Baltimore MD, MD 21202, US

Mission Statement

Camp Sunrise, through the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Department, is a program for children who have or have had cancer. By combining an exciting camp experience with professional medical support, campers are given the following opportunities: to establish strong peer relationships with others who have experienced cancer, to gain independence for the regimen of cancer treatment, and to enhance self-confidence by trying new activities offered at camp. SunSibs, sponsored through Johns Hopkins Pediatric Oncology Department, will provide a safe, secure, and fun weekend camp experience for siblings of children and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer. The program offers each participant the opportunity to experience their own uniqueness to be with other children who have experienced the difficult emotions that accompany having a sibling with cancer.

Description

Camp Sunrise is a week-long camp for cancer patients and survivors.

SunSibs is a long weekend camp for siblings of cancer patients.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Health & Medicine
Sports & Recreation
Children & Youth, Health & Medicine, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Fri May 26, 2017 - Mon May 29, 2017
05:00 PM - 12:00 PM

WHERE

17433 Big Falls RoadMonkton, MD 21111

(39.59617,-76.640175)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Weekend-long, orientation Friday night
  • Application, Interview

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