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TEEN CAMPS

Volunteer Opportunities

Camp Hilbert Peer Camper
Grades: 10-12 Date: June 19- August 11 * No cost; application required
Peer Campers will participate in the full Camp Hilbert experience while working directly with a child with special needs. As a Peer Camper, you will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills and the ability to work alongside our dynamic staff. Teen volunteers play a vital role in building a fantastic summer for a camper with special needs! For more information or to apply, please contact Melissa Bunce at 545-8658 or mbunce @ weinsteinjcc. org.
* Volunteer weeks depend on the enrollment of children with special needs.
Voices Together Peer Camper
Grades: 8-12 Date: July 24- August 11 No cost; application required
Voices Together is a safe and structured day camp for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Teen volunteers play an enormous role in making this the premier program for children with Autism. As a Peer Camper in Voices Together, you will enjoy being part of a full camp program and also have an amazing experience working with a remarkable staff and group of campers. For more information about being a Peer Camper for Voices Together, please contact Melissa Bunce, Director of Inclusion and Support Services, at 545-8658 or mbunce @ weinsteinjcc. org.
Ganim Volunteer Corps( GVC)
Grades: 7-12 Date: June 19- August 11 9AM- 12PM Weekly cost: $ 45M /$ 70NM
GVC is designed to help participants meet their schools ' community service requirements while still having an exciting, fun and meaningful time at camp. Each participant will be placed in a Camp Ganim group to assist the counselors and will have the opportunity to learn valuable skills working with children.
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