CAMP ReCREATION A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONINTRODUCTION HISTORY Camp ReCreation was founded in 1978, with goal of giving adults and children the opportunity to participate in fun, social activities and an opportunity for spiritual growth. Since then the camp has continued to grow and in 2012 there were a total of 165 volunteers. The camp is a nonprofit organization, and is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and from charitable donations from the community. Recently, Camp ReCreation have left their roots from Catholic funded charities and the presidents have recently founded a new organization named RAD Camp, Inc. RAD Camp’s mission statement is, “We offer an awesome summer camp experience for those with developmental disabilities, much-deserved …show more content…
The first camp is offered during the first week of July, and it is a week-long camp designed for adults with developmental disabilities. The second camp offered is called RAD Jr. This is also a week long, but is directed towards fir children ranging from the ages 4 to 17. Although this camp is for kids and teenager, they still participate in all of the same activities that is done at the camp for adults. The third camp offered during the year, often takes place during the end of October. This is a weekend long camp called Ace, and is used as filler for the campers between then and the summer. This weekend camp is done on a much smaller scale with fewer campers and counselors, and because of this the activities are not as extravagant as the summer …show more content…
counselors must first undergo a screening process. Applicants must first fill out their personal information regarding their name, age, and any possible medical issues. There is a minimum age of 16 years old to be a counselor, but you can still volunteer at the camp to help prepare food or events for the campers regardless of age. Next, applicants write an essay as to why they believe that they are fit to be a counselor, and express their values and reasons for volunteering at RAD Camp. Applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from their person of choosing stating as to why they believe that the applicant would be a good counselor. The final step in the application and screening process is an interview with the directors where they will ask you questions such as why you are volunteering, and what you hope to take away from this experience. If you wish to volunteer you can register at www.radcamp.org/volunteer/ OPINION Through the research that I have done and my own personal experiences with RAD Camp, Inc. I personally believe that they are a tremendous organization providing a great service for those with developmental disabilities. They provide a fun and loving environment where everyone is accepted regardless of any flaws that they might have. This organization continues to grow and do great things and I am very excited to be a part of it, and its promising
I am very honored to have been part of this organization for the 2013-2014 school year and I plan to participate next year as well. At the end of the event I always feel so inspired and ready to make even more a difference in the lives of others, whether through volunteering, my future profession, or other organization at the University of Northern Iowa. I have learned so much from the Miracle Kiddos and their families, and plan to carry those life lessons with me as I pursue a career in the exercise/health science field.
Answer: One of the biggest things that I saw that the programs due to support the children that have special needs is they really take the time to get to
The summer camping season peaks with five summer day camp opportunities, up from three in 2010. Day camps offered an affordable but quality learning environment for younger youth. Each year Kanawha County provides two residential camps serving roughly 160 youth. The number of residential campers increased from 150 in 2010 to 164 in 2013. Continued efforts to provide quality programming through community partners such as afterschool providers, schools, and youth-serving organizations provide fruitful results. 4-H community clubs continue to see slow but diverse growth as there are three specialty clubs and five traditional clubs. Science programming is provided weekly at three afterschool programs; nutrition education is provided at twenty elementary schools yearly; two Energy Express sites served 40 youth; Heath Rocks! was integrated into camping, schools, outdoor classroom, and afterschool programming; and the Choose to Change research project began its third year.
When you go to this camp they have cabins for about eight people to stay in each home. The cabins have multiple bunks two on the left and two on the right. They also have cubbies for your luggage and other extra supplies. While in the cabins ten o'clock Pm is lights out that means the main light is turned off but they have night lights for
I had always heard people talk about people they knew with disabilities as “the sweetest people you will ever meet,” but that phrase meant nothing to me until I met this group. I honestly could never have imagined the impact that they would have on my life. The next time that I went back after my first session, I had participants say things like, “You came back! Hi!” or “Look, it’s Megan! Megan everybody!” As an introvert, it is sometimes difficult for me to approach new people and immediately build relationships with them. This group of people has absolutely no issues waving at strangers to making friends effortlessly. They made me feel appreciated and loved having only been with them for one session, and this feeling grows each time I
The CAMP department in CSUMB gives you a sensation of trust and unity. Their office space is limited, which makes the CAMP staff be more involved with each other. Being closely surrounded by their
When I was a Camp counselor at Camp Mendocino, the most important part of my job was to make sure my campers were safe, comfortable, and were enjoying their camp experience. My responsibilities were facilitating and helping organize activities for the campers. I also gained valuable experience with conflict mediation, and problem solving. I was trained to know what to do in emergency situations, and social situations such as bullying. One of the most important lessons I learned from the experience is when to be a friend, and when to be professional. I believe this experience relates to the resident assistant role because it does consist of similar responsibilities. Both jobs require the individual to provide comfort and supervision. Not only do the two resemble similar rules, that one must enforce and abide by, to be an RA or camp counselor you must be able to put yourself in your supervisees’ shoes. As a second year student I definitely have had my fair share of stress and hard times from the transition from high school to independence. Just like a camp counselor I would be able to give comfort to homesick students and tell them things do get easier. I also have experience with running events and activities that are both safe and fun, and I can stay calm and act fast in an urgent situation.
According to the MyJewishLearning webpage, preparations for this event often begin a year in advance with the candidate learning about the religion and families making preparations for those who are going to attend, and culminate in the candidate reading from the Torah, and delivering readings and prayers. After completing this, the young candidate is thrown a celebration as an acceptance into the Jewish religion. This compares with two of my examples, but not becoming a camp counselor. When you are confirmed you must learn about the history of the Christian religion, and go into in depth studies of various events, individuals, and traditions. This culminates in the Bishop recognizing you as confirmed, and acceptance into the Church community. In the Order of the Arrow you must prepare, however instead of a year, the preparation lasts for a day of intense work and learning values. You are received as a member of the Order of the Arrow in a celebration of those who have also achieved the honor. However, becoming a camp counselor differs from a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. You choose to become a counselor based on the idea that you can recreate a similar or better experience for future campers. There is also no celebration for becoming a counselor, you choose to take upon the responsibilities, without expecting commendation or
Camp Barnabas is a program that enables children with mental disabilities to enjoy camping activities that they would not have the chance to
There are dozens of benefits that camp graciously gives to campers which influence their daily life including friendships, independence, community, and competence. These universal values and skills are learned at all 7,000 sleepaway camps across the nation, creating more aware, socially conscious, and community oriented children from a young age. The tradition of camp will continue to exist due to the benefits it patently has. Although an adult can be successful without going to sleepaway camp; the exposer camp gives kids at a young age is incredibly beneficial. While camp influences who you become as an adult, it achieves its goal through a magical and memorable experience - something a lifetime camper will recognize and be thankful for as they reach adulthood.
Working with different people is one of things I am excited about being a RA. As I met different people with different cultures, beliefs and worked together in the past, I am certain I know how to interact with them. These experiences taught me how to interact people different from me flexibly, how to withstand pressure and how to use differences as strength. Moreover I have taken several leadership positions before so benefits from those positions would be useful in becoming a RA. A resident assistant should always be caring and protective of his residents. He has to guide them so that they could live in a happy but safe environment. That is what I did when I went to Japan. As I was given the role of leader, I tried to live up to it. So I know the responsibilities of being a leader and how to make decisions for the sake of the team. I think these past experiences would prepare me for this position.
For the last few years, I’ve been involved in Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts is very important to me, and has been a huge influence for good on me. Scouting teaches its participance various skills, values, and morals. Some of the knowledge I’ve gained is mostly only useful while camping, but most if it is very use full in everyday life.
becoming a counselor, you must allow the Holy Spirit to lead you in all that you do and that should be the number one thing that is in your heart
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Having spent the better part of six summers hiking, cooking, orienteering, and practicing archery on the trails of Huddart Park, California, summer camp became a very precious time of my life. When I entered high school, I began working as a Unit Aide at my camp which meant I had the privilege to now teach young girls a whole slew of tasks such as survival skills, first aid, and knife skills. While attending Woodside Priory High School, I heard about similar activities such as archery and overnights that Mountain Camp counselors hosted. Chris Gregory encouraged me to look into the camp and see if it was something I might take interest in, and I soon discovered that it definitely captured my attention. I adore working with kids and would especially