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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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