The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is searching for an additional 25 men to fill their camp counselor roster at MDA Summer Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y.
Volunteers must be interested in helping children enjoy a fun-filled, carefree week at MDA Summer Camp. Locally, MDA Summer Camp takes place August 20-26, 2011 at Vision Center on Blindness.
“MDA summer camp is a special week of the year when children with muscle diseases can enjoy themselves in a true peer group where they are able to participate in a full range outdoor activities adapted to their abilities,” MDA Camp Director, Gloria English said. “Besides being great fun, camp helps youngsters grow and develop emotionally and socially— it’s truly the highlight of the year, for both campers and volunteers.” Volunteering at MDA Summer Camp is a rewarding and life-changing experience. The friendships formed and the memories created will last forever.
English explains, “Every camper is matched with their own volunteer counselor for the week. Fortunately, some men from the area have signed up, but we still need 25 more to complete our camp roster. With over 50 boys with muscle disease expected to attend MDA Summer Camp this August, there is a great need for more male volunteers to be their camp counselors for this very special week.”
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, US Citizens and able to lift and care for a young person between the ages of six and 17. A volunteer counselor will have the opportunity to become a close companion to a camper and help them with daily activities such at eating, bathing and dressing. Counselors will also assist campers with recreational activities such as adapted sports, fishing, swimming and arts and crafts.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and far-reaching professional and public health education.
To obtain a volunteer application or learn about other ways to support MDA’s summer camp program, call your local MDA office at (914) 345-5062. Additional information about volunteering at MDA summer camp is available online at www.mda.org/clinics/camp. For more information, contact Gloria English at (914) 345-5062 or genglish@mdausa.org.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Local Support Sends Youth to MDA Summer Camp
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y., August 17, 2010- Over 70 youth from cities throughout N.Y., N.J., and Conn. will be attending the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) annual summer camp for kids at Visions Center on Blindness in Spring Valley, N.Y. from August 21 until August 28, 2010.
MDA’s camp programs offer the unique experience for young people with neuromuscular diseases to participate in a variety of events created to develop friendships, share interests and build self confidence. The camp consists of a week long session featuring typical camp activities adapted for youths between the ages of six and 17 with one of the over 40 neuromuscular diseases. The $800 camper fee is covered entirely by generous support from local corporations, groups and individuals who raise funds to support MDA and so no cost is incurred by the family.
This year, campers will enjoy a myriad of activities throughout the week including swimming, fishing, adaptive sports, scavenger hunts and arts and crafts. The annual VIP Day will take place on Wednesday, August 25. On VIP Day, prospective campers, media and sponsors can visit the camp. Counselors, campers and their families will enjoy a day of food, fun and activities and will get to mingle with other volunteers and sponsors, as well as local fire fighters. Campers will enjoy a Whiffle Ball tournament, arts and crafts, balloon making, face painting, a pipe and drum band, and other fun activities.
“MDA summer camp is the best week of the year when children with neuromuscular disease can enjoy themselves in true peer groups and can participate in full range outdoor activities adapted to their abilities,” MDA Camp Director Gloria English said. “Besides being great fun, camp helps youngsters grow and develop emotionally and socially-it’s truly the highlight of the year, for both campers and volunteers.”
MDA is a voluntary health agency dedicated to helping more than one million Americans affected by neuromuscular disorders through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far reaching professional and public health education.
For more information about this event please contact Gloria English at (914) 345-5062 or at genglish@mdausa.org.
MDA’s camp programs offer the unique experience for young people with neuromuscular diseases to participate in a variety of events created to develop friendships, share interests and build self confidence. The camp consists of a week long session featuring typical camp activities adapted for youths between the ages of six and 17 with one of the over 40 neuromuscular diseases. The $800 camper fee is covered entirely by generous support from local corporations, groups and individuals who raise funds to support MDA and so no cost is incurred by the family.
This year, campers will enjoy a myriad of activities throughout the week including swimming, fishing, adaptive sports, scavenger hunts and arts and crafts. The annual VIP Day will take place on Wednesday, August 25. On VIP Day, prospective campers, media and sponsors can visit the camp. Counselors, campers and their families will enjoy a day of food, fun and activities and will get to mingle with other volunteers and sponsors, as well as local fire fighters. Campers will enjoy a Whiffle Ball tournament, arts and crafts, balloon making, face painting, a pipe and drum band, and other fun activities.
“MDA summer camp is the best week of the year when children with neuromuscular disease can enjoy themselves in true peer groups and can participate in full range outdoor activities adapted to their abilities,” MDA Camp Director Gloria English said. “Besides being great fun, camp helps youngsters grow and develop emotionally and socially-it’s truly the highlight of the year, for both campers and volunteers.”
MDA is a voluntary health agency dedicated to helping more than one million Americans affected by neuromuscular disorders through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and far reaching professional and public health education.
For more information about this event please contact Gloria English at (914) 345-5062 or at genglish@mdausa.org.
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