Join the Magic: Be a Volunteer Cabin Counselor this Summer!
ORGANIZATION: Double H Ranch
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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Cabin Counselor Volunteers are enthusiastic, nurturing individuals who join a staff of counselors in caring for a cabin of campers throughout the 6-day session. Each day, volunteers participate in cabin activities, camp program areas, mealtimes and evening events with their cabin. They work closely with fellow volunteers, staff, and the medical team to ensure that campers have their needs met, are having a positive experience, and are staying safe.
Requirements:
- At least 19 years of age, or 18 years of age and a year out of high school.
- Prior experience or interest in working with kids.
- Complete e-learning courses and attend onsite training the day before their session begins.
Accommodations:
Residential - Cabin Counselor Volunteers are provided housing and meals during camp sessions.
Questions?
To learn more visit: https://www.doublehranch.org/volunteer/
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About Double H Ranch
Location:
97 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, LAKE LUZERNE, NY 12846, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Double H Ranch is to provide specialized camping and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Our purpose is to enrich their lives and provide camp experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks.
Description
The Double H Ranch, co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families living with chronic and serious illnesses. Our purpose is to enrich their lives and provide camp experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound. All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks!
The Double H Ranch is located in Lake Luzerne, New York, in the beautiful Adirondack Park. We are approximately 215 miles north of New York City, NY, approximately 220 miles from Boston, MA, and approximately 174 miles south of Montreal, Quebec.
Our facility resides on 320 acres of land with waterfront access to Lake Vanare. Our facilities include camper cabins that are able to accommodate 126 campers, staff cabins that are able to accommodate a total of 125 staff members and volunteer cabins that are able to accommodate 50 volunteers. Program areas include an indoor and outdoor pool, a high ropes course, archery, horseback riding and pasture, picnic pavilion, stage area, dining hall, Arts & Crafts building/ski chalet, and various other outdoor spaces used for recreational play and opportunities to explore nature.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
Sat Jun 21, 2025 - Fri Aug 15, 2025
01:00 PM - 12:00 PM
WHERE
97 HIDDEN VALLEY RDLAKE LUZERNE, NY 12846
(43.37532 ,-73.78902 )
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2025
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Care
- Children Medical Services
- Child Development
- Healthcare
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- 7 days
- Prior experience or interest in working with kids. Complete e-learning courses and attend onsite training the day before their session begins.