Adult Staff and Nurse Registration

Special Camps is now accepting applications for its all volunteer Speciall Camps program for childrend and adults with intellecdtual disabilities. Staff members must be at least 22 years old by June, 2018. We look forward to meeting you and sharing this tremendously rewarding experience with you, as we (the volunteers) receive as muhc joh, laughter, and fullfillment as our campers.

Located approxmiately 30 minutes west of DeKalb, we rent the White Pines dude ranch in Oregon, Il. It will be a lot of fun for everyone! The ranch offers exceptionally clearn, dorm style camping.

We need adults to serve as volunteer cabin parents, activity leaders, and nurses. As a cabin parent / activity leader you will lead or assist your small group of special needs campers and voulnteer teen souncselors in activites during the day, and sleep in the dorm with us at night. Our nurses dispense fairly large quantities of medications, tend to minor injuries, and play along side our campers. Nurses have their own separate living area. Acitives consit of music, swimming, archery, sports, crafts, gold mining, small critter petting, talent shows, horseback lead arounds and trail rides, and woodworking. Eveings consiste of a variety of fun entertainment and dancing. You do not need to have experience. All volunteers work together with experienced volunteers.

There are two camp sessions:

  • Session 1. Sunday – Friday, June 3-8 for adults over the age of 21.
  • Session 2. Sunday – Friday, June 10-15 for youth

Please complete the application below. Completion of the online application will expedite your application process, but you will still be required to download, sign, and return the complete staff registration back available here. All Campers, Staff, and Volunteers are also required to complete the WHITE PINES REQUIRED FORMS in full and submit via mail 30 days before the first day of camp.

FULL CAMP REGISTRATION PACKAGE

WHITE PINES REQUIRED FORMS

Adult Volunteer Staff Registration

Applicants must be at least 22 years old by June 2018. If you have been convicted of an offense involving the intentional infliction of physical injury upon a child, sexual abuse of a child or child abduction under the laws of this state or any other state, or if you use any illegal drugs you are disqualified from volunteering for Special Camps for Special Citizens. By completing this form, you affirm, under penalty of perjury that the answers to these questions are truthful. Also by completing this form, you consent for a criminal background check to be performed.

  • Staff Application

    Applicants must be 22 years old by, June 2018. By Completing this application you affirm under penalty of perjury that the answers to the questions in this form are truthful. You also consent for a criminal background check to be performed on you. Individuals who have ever been convicted of an offense involving the intentional infliction of physical injury upon a child, sexual abuse of a child or child abduction under the laws of this state or any other state, or any persons using illegal drugs are disqualified from volunteering for Special Camps.
  • examples: - Sign language - Multi-lingual - First aid - Life guard / Water Rescue - E.M.T./Paramedic - Registered Nurse
  • Describe your experience helping individuals who have special needs.
  • Please describe any physical, mental, or medical concerns that may effect you during camp. ie: Diabetic, back pain or other physical concerns effecting physical maneuverability, depression or other mental health conditions, etc.
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