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Virtual Volunteer Cabin Chat

Volunteer Cabin Chat – Interested in hearing updates about Camp programs and connect with fellow volunteers? Join Ellen, Ashley & Maribeth each month! 

Check back in September for next date!

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In Person Opportunities - Overnight Programs

Family Camp 

We are looking for volunteer family pals, program pals, and medical staff to assist in our family camp programs on weekends from September-November. If you would like to apply or register to volunteer for a fall family camp, Click Here!

Family Pals

Accompany families to program areas, make positive connections, and help build friendships among other families. Each family is assigned a family pal for their weekend at Camp.

Program Pals

Facilitate program areas the families attend including fishing, tower, archery, music, wood shop, cooking, and arts and crafts. Program pals receive training in the area(s) of their choosing.

Medical Staff

Medical staff will support the family arrivals and care throughout the weekend’s activities.

Summer Sessions

Registrations are open! If you would like to apply or register to volunteer this summer as a cabin counselor, AYA volunteer, or medical volunteer, Click Here!

Cabin Counselor

Our Summer Program offers our campers, aged 7-15 years old, an opportunity to make friends, try new things, and experience all that summer camp has to offer. As a Volunteer Cabin Counselor, you are assigned to a cabin for the week and able to share in the experience. Alongside our amazing crew of full and summer staff, you will help supervise your campers, take them around Camp throughout the daily schedule, and have fun!

Journey Counselor

Hero's Journey® 

Our Hero's Journey Program offers our 16-18 -year-old campers an opportunity to gain independence, develop new skills and bond with fellow participants in a wilderness setting. As a Hero's Journey Counselor, you will spend a week in the woods and help our full and summer staff facilitate various program elements.

Champion's Journey

Our Champion’s Journey Program offers our 16-18-year-old campers an opportunity to step outside comfort zones, discover more about themselves and be their own champion, while building community and connection through shared experiences. As a  Champion’s Journey Counselor, you will spend a week in the Young Adult Lodge and help our full and summer staff facilitate various program elements.

Junior Staff

Former campers aged 17-18 who have completed their Journey Year are eligible to apply for a Junior Staff position at Camp. Junior Staff Counselors will spend a week in the Young Adult Lodge with the participants and help our full and summer staff facilitate various program elements.

Medical Volunteer

The team provides routine and acute care to our campers. We need licensed and experienced child life specialists, physicians, and nurses.  Specialists and general medicine practitioners, who can share their expertise to create a safe and fun environment, are welcome!  

In Person Opportunities - CampOut

Check back soon for the next opportunity!

 

Virtual Opportunities - CampOut

June 3 - Monthly Virtual Campfire (5:30pm-8:00pm)

Zoom

Volunteer to support CampOut's Virtual Campfire, where we'll work with Camp families to create a night of fun and joy. Volunteers will help support staff in breakout rooms, with chat moderation and by fostering camaraderie between Camp families. Volunteers must have previous experience volunteering at a Camp Program and attended a Virtual Volunteer Orientation. Register Here!

Development Opportunities 

September 19th - Fandango Benefit Gala (11:30am-10pm)

Ashford, CT

Champion the annual Camp-hosted Fandango Benefit Gala by volunteering! Gala guests will enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with cocktails and mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, food trucks, interactive culinary stations, spirited silent and live auctions, music and a variety show with campers performing alongside celebrity friends on the Theater stage. Volunteer support is needed for whole day shifts to welcome and thank guests in the parking areas, drive guest shuttle golf carts, support catering, facilitate the Camp Store and more! 
Volunteer opportunities are for ages 18 and older. Please note that we often receive more volunteer interest than are needed and are not able to accommodate all who register. Gala volunteers will be confirmed in early-August. Register here!