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Join the Magic: Volunteer at Double H Ranch summer camp!

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ORGANIZATION: Double H Ranch

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Join the Magic this summer by supporting children living with chronic and serious illnesses in having the best summer ever!

There are various ways to volunteer at Double H Ranch. Volunteers can help support the operations of camp and programs, help run activities and support campers, or join a cabin for a whole session!

Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:

  • Cabin Counselor Volunteers (residential)
  • Activity Volunteers
  • Ropes Course Volunteers
  • Barn Volunteer
  • Office Helpers & Registrations Day Volunteers

Requirements:

  • At least 16 years of age.
  • Prior experience or interest in working with children.
  • Complete required e-learning courses and onsite training upon arrival.

Accommodations:

Residential - Cabin Counselor Volunteers are provided housing and meals during camp sessions.

Non-Residential - Volunteers commute to and from camp for shifts during summer sessions. Meals are provided during volunteer shifts.

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
Children & Youth, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Sun Jun 22, 2025 - Fri Aug 15, 2025
09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

WHERE

97 HIDDEN VALLEY RDLAKE LUZERNE, NY 12846

(43.37532,-73.78902)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Child Care
  • Children Medical Services
  • Child Development
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Special Needs

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2+ hours

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