Dear Volunteers,
As Summer 2011 approaches, the John J. Nerden RTC Camp staff is happy to welcome back our many old friends, and reach out to the new ones by sending out our volunteer application.
As a refresher for returning volunteers, and to first time volunteers, we send along the following information to help you prepare for a great camp season:
1. ELIGIBILITY: Middle and High School students who are in good standing in their school and community. Two references are required: one must be a current teacher.
2. VOLUNTEER APPLICATION: Please complete and return the attached application.
Applications must be mailed to P.O. Box 2617, Meriden, CT 06451. Applications should be received by June 1st or may be brought to orientation on June 4th. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
All forms must be completely filled out and signed before you can volunteer at camp.
3. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION/OPEN HOUSE: We will be having a volunteer orientation on Saturday, June 4th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. At the orientation volunteers will be given a tour of camp, a volunteer handbook, learn more about camp, and meet the staff and other volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to stay for our Camper Open House, which is 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, for the opportunity to meet some campers.
4. MEDICAL FORMS: The Medical Forms MUST accompany the application in order for you to volunteer at camp and must be signed by a parent and physician. Please be sure to sign ALL MEDICAL FORMS. Medical Forms I and III are mandatory for all volunteers to have completed and signed by a medical doctor. Please note that it is also mandatory to fill out Medical Form II if you will be taking medication during camp hours.
5. LUNCH: Volunteers need to bring a bag lunch with a drink every day except Wednesday. A cookout lunch of hot dog or hamburger, potato chips, and drink is provided each Wednesday beginning this year on June 29th.
6. CAMP HOURS: Campers and volunteers begin arriving by bus at approximately 9:15 AM. Buses leave camp at 3:15 PM. Volunteers will assist with our daily camp activities, including Arts & Crafts, Music, Outdoor Recreation, Indoor Recreation and Swimming.
203-213-7062. We hope you will join us for a memorable summer!
Sincerely,
Jackie Holowczyk
