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Week-long Volunteer
Job Description
Work on a team of three counselors to provide daily care and supervision to a cabin of seven campers of the same age. Attend daily camp activities with campers. One hour long break is provided each day.
Volunteer Counselors DO
- Have to commit to the entire week of camp
- Participate in training sessions
- Remain camper focused at camp
- Participate in activities with campers
- Have a lot of fun!
Volunteer Counselors DO NOT
- Provide medical care to campers (a full medical team is on the camp site)
- Lead camp activities. A full time Camp John Marc staff is responsible for planning and implementing activities.
- Counselors are not left alone! All counselors are on a team of three counselors and Camp John Marc policy requires at least two counselors to be with campers at all times.
For more information or to request an application contact:
Annie Shepard
214-360-0056
ashepard@campjohnmarc.org
Common Questions and Answers
What is Camp John Marc?
Camp John Marc serves children with chronic
illnesses and major physical disabilities, and the families of those
children, by making possible high-quality, year-round camping experiences
at its unique camping facility in Bosque County.
Where is Camp John Marc?
Camp John Marc is located in Meridian, TX in Bosque County. Meridian
is 95 miles southwest of Dallas.
What are the facilities at camp like?
Camp John Marc provides a traditional
camp experience in a comfortable and accessible setting. All cabins
are air conditioned and have a large living/sleeping area with twin
beds and an attached bathroom area with multiple showers, sinks, and
toilets.
What does a typical day at camp look like?
| 8:15 | Breakfast |
| 9:00-10:00 | Activity 1 |
| 10:10-10:30 | Word of the Day (time for camper recognition and announcements) |
| 10:40-11:50 | Project Time |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 12:45-1:45 | Rest Period |
| 2:00-3:00 | Activity 2 |
| 3:10-4:10 | Activity 3 |
| 4:20-5:20 | Activity 4 |
| 5:20-6:00 | Break |
| 6:00-6:15 | Evening Gathering |
| 6:15 | Dinner |
| 7:15 | Evening Activity |