Camp CoHoLo
Children's Cancer Camps of Nebraska
PO Box 24466
Omaha, NE 68124
www.campcoholo.com

 
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Dear Friend of Camp CoHoLo,

It’s time to start thinking about Camp CoHoLo 2011!   We are already busy planning a great week for our 27th camp.  The scheduled times for camp this year are:
Session I- Sunday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 20
(Campers ages 6-11 years old)
Session II- Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24
(Campers ages 12-17 years old).

Applications may be found on the camp website www.campcoholo.com on the 15th of February.  If you need to have a paper application mailed to you instead of doing it online please contact me and I will mail one out to you.  You will receive a confirmation notice, via e-mail or phone, by April 1st if your application is received. 

The application deadline is March 31, 2011.

Due to insurance company requirements, we will continue the application process as follows:
1) Background checks will be conducted.
2) At the discretion of the Camp Director, Staffing Chairperson or the Board of Directors, personal interviews may be scheduled.
3) ALL Counselors MUST attend the mandatory training meeting to be held on Saturday, July 16th - the time will be sent out later.

To develop continuity in our staffing, we are looking for full-time counselors for each session. If you are unable to be a full-time volunteer and would like to help with special blocks please e-mail or call Cindy, the Camp Director at coholodirector@cox.net or (402) 689-3994.

We look forward to hearing from you. If you know of anyone who might be interested in participating at Camp CoHoLo and would be a good counselor, please direct them to our website.  If they need a paper copy of the application, please let me know.

Thank you,

Melissa Wilke
Staffing Chairperson
11912 Newport Avenue
Omaha, NE  68164
Phone # (402) 350-9504
E-mail: staffing@campcoholo.com

 
Camp CoHoLo Volunteer Counselor Job Description
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
1. Attend mandatory training session.
2. Be responsible for any/all information imparted through the mail or at camp (ex: staff handbooks, training information, counselor meetings)
3. Share leadership responsibilities of the cabin/program group as delegated by the group leader.
4. Know each child in your cabin/ program group, helping them to get the most out of their stay at camp. Help the children to appreciate and accept each other and learn new skills that will add to their competence and security.
5. Be aware of health and physical well-being of the campers and report any concerns to the program group leader.
6. Participate in all camp activities, as assigned, sharing the leadership role and responsibility at camp functions.
7. Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by the camp management staff.


QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Interest in and understanding of children, and a desire to share good times with them.
2. Enjoyment of out-of-door living and adaptability to camp program.
3. Acceptance of all people and the ability to live and work with all races, creeds, colors, sexes and national origins.
4. Good physical condition, abundant energy and sense of humor.
5. Demonstrated ability to meet emergencies with good judgement.
6. Demonstrated ability to teach.
7. Demonstrated leadership ability.
8. Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

POLICY ON DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL, AND OR INCIDENTAL PARAPHERNAILIA:

IF ANY COUNSELOR SHALL HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION ANY ILLEGAL DRUGS OR RELATED PARAPHERNALIA, SUCH AS POSSESSION OR USE SHALL BE CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF POSITION. IF ANY COUNSELOR IS USING ALCOHOL OR UNLAWFULLY USING ANY PRESCRIPTION OR NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUG WHILE ASSOCIATED WITH CAMP CoHoLo, THEY WILL BE SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL.
APPLICATION
step 1 ( * denotes required information )
demographics
*name:
*address:
*city:
*state:
*zip code:
 
*home phone:
work phone:
*e-mail address:
 
Are you applying to be a: (Please check one) CIT (18-20 years old & a past camper)
 Counselor (21 years old or older)
 
scheduling
*what age group would you prefer working with? ages 6-11
 ages 12-17
 
If my first choice is not available I would be willing to work the other session.
If I am not able to be a counselor either session of camp, I would still be willing to help during specific camp activities (date/times to be determined closer to camp):
 
misc
size of shirt you wear:
 
questions or comments?
 
step 2
In addition to the form above you must print, fill out, sign and return the following three forms :  Contract, Background Check Release Form, and  Nebraska Central Registry Form
step 3
After you complete the steps above click on the submit button to send the application. If you would like a copy for your records click the print button in your web browser.
 
Download the Application
Click here to download the application. [doc]