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Summer Camp Volunteer at The Nest 2025

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ORGANIZATION: North Carolina Children's Museum

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Program Description

The Nest offers summer camps for ages 4-8. Volunteers are an asset to our programs - assisting in planning and implementing camps, preparing and cleaning materials and museum spaces, and maintaining a safe, fun, and organized camp atmosphere. Summer camps will run from June 12th through August 22nd.

For more details about our 2025 summer camps, please visit our webpage: Summer Camps - Kidzu Children's Museum (copy the following url into a new tab if the link is not available: https://www.kidzuchildrensmuseum.org/summer-camps/ )

To apply, please fill out this application (copy the following url into a new tab if the link is not available: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/552976557 )

Major Duties

-Assists preparing, and implementing camp programs, games and activities

-Assist in organizing and inventorying supplies

-Prepare camp materials including art projects and demonstration materials

-Assist in keeping camp program areas, storage areas, and office areas clean, safe, and organized

-Assist the camp team to maintaining a safe, fun, and engaging camp atmosphere

Provide a positive role model for the camp children

*Please note that this volunteer position requires in-person work at the Nest

Benefits

- Gain experience working with a multi-service, charitable organization

- Develop leadership skills in a dynamic and fun setting

- Gain experience working with children aged 4-8 from various backgrounds and dimensions of diversity

- Know that you are contributing to the positive, healthy development of children and youth

Feel free to reach out with any questions by emailing our Program and Camp Coordinator, Jessica Irvine, at camp@kidzuchildrensmuseum.org.

22 Shifts

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  • Mon Jun 16, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme for this week is Best of Camp
  • Mon Jun 16, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme for this week is Best of Camp
  • Mon Jun 23, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme for this week is Around the World
  • Mon Jun 23, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM EST - FULL
    Theme for this week is Around the World
  • Mon Jun 30, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme for this week is Bees Bats and Butterflies
  • Mon Jun 30, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme for this week is Bees Bats and Butterflies
  • Mon Jul 07, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Superheroes in Training
  • Mon Jul 07, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Superheroes in Training
  • Mon Jul 14, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Robots and Rockets
  • Mon Jul 14, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Robots and Rockets
  • Mon Jul 21, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Brain and Body
  • Mon Jul 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Brain and Body
  • Mon Jul 28, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Magic Makers
  • Mon Jul 28, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Magic Makers
  • Mon Aug 04, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Shadow Systems
  • Mon Aug 04, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Shadow Systems
  • Mon Aug 11, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Robots and Rockets
  • Mon Aug 11, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM EST - Spots available: 1
    Theme of the camp week is Robots and Rockets
  • Mon Aug 18, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Pirate Adventures
  • Mon Aug 18, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:30 PM EST - FULL
    Theme of the camp week is Pirate Adventures
  • Thu Jun 12, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - Spots available: 1
    Theme for this week is Build It Up and Tear It Down
  • Thu Jun 12, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - Spots available: 1
    Theme for this week is Build It Up and Tear It Down
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About North Carolina Children's Museum

Location:

1712 Willow Dr, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514, US

Mission Statement

We aim to inspire children and the adults in their lives to learn through creative play. Our vision for the future is to become an innovator in museum-based learning for children and families and one of the best community children's museums in the country - that is, to excel at serving, celebrating and reflecting its community. We believes all children should have access to learning experiences that challenge and delight them and environments that encourage curiosity, creativity, unlimited discovery and safe risk-taking.

Description

We are a hands-on museum that features interactive exhibits and educational programs. The North Carolina Children's Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Thu Jun 12, 2025 - Fri Aug 22, 2025
08:00 AM - 03:30 PM
This opportunity has 22 shifts

WHERE

1712 Willow DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514

(35.92933,-79.02524)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Child Care
  • Child Development
  • STEM

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • Full Week of Camp (either the morning or afternoon or both)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work on a team and enjoy working with children Strong communication skills Responsibility, reliability, and commitment to the role COVID vaccination or medical or religious exemption

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