Adoptee Camp

We are looking for enthusiastic adult adoptees to be camp staff with us this summer. The staff will work with Holt for up to nine weeks between June - August. This time includes one week of staff training before camps begin and a mid-season break. Once the camp season is under way, we'll serve hundreds of domestic, transracial, and international Adoptees. Through organized small group times and everyday interactions, you'll have the opportunity to mentor the campers while helping them grow and be their best.

How to Apply

Now accepting applications for the 2021 camp season!

Once we receive the completed application, the camp director will contact you and set up a time for an interview. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your interest in helping Adoptees.

Staff Benefits — The Best Part

• End of season stipend
• Learn valuable skills in team building, group management, and camp programming.
• Be a part of a team
• Make a positive impact on the lives of campers
• Form lifelong friendships
• Looks great on resumes and applications for college scholarships and jobs

Counselor Responsibilities

As a counselor, you’ll have many responsibilities. We’ve broken them down into two categories.

1. Campers
   • You’re responsible for the safety of the campers for two hours a day as soon as they check in until they check out. You’ll assist in leading them in scheduled activities throughout the day. You’ll lead your cabin group in discussions on race, identity, and adoption. You’ll set the standard for your campers in the areas of: positive attitude, integrity, punctuality, and interaction with peers.
   • Counselors will have the support during and training prior to discussions and the Camp Director and other staff will be available to assist as needed
2. Camp Activities
   • Counselors will be assigned to teach and lead certain camp activities.
   • Counselors will be asked to enthusiastically participate in all activities, setting the mood for the campers. A counselor who’s having fun leads to campers having fun.

We are excited to welcome adult Adoptees to come enjoy and help out at camp! Volunteers help build a dynamic, organized and meaningful camp experience for our campers, and we hope you consider being a part of our growing Holt Adoptee Camp network!

How to Apply

All volunteers must be adopted, 18 years of age or older at the time of service, pass a routine state background check, and be able to provide his or her own transportation to the site. The deadline to apply is 3 weeks before your expected date to volunteer. Once your application is received, our special programs coordinator will contact you with follow-up materials. We appreciate your interest in contributing to the Adoptee community!

Apply today!

Volunteer Benefits

Engage with campers! You can share your knowledge and adoptee experiences with other camp attendees. You’ll meet people of all ages from across the U.S. and around the world and help them make memories of a lifetime. Our hope is for you to leave camp with new ideas, passions and a good feeling of service to the Adoptee community!

Volunteer Date and Duties

Volunteers are needed to assist in four main areas during Opening Day, Family Overnight Camp and Family Day Camp at each camp location. With guidance from the Holt camp staff, our volunteers assist with camp activities, oversee young campers, support counselors and provide campsite directions. During the application process, you will have the opportunity to state your preferred volunteer duty. We will strive to assign you a role based on your stated preference, however we cannot guarantee you will be assigned to your preferred area. Camp is a dynamic and ever-changing environment, and we appreciate your flexibility; it’s key to our success. Consider which roles and locations might fit your interests.

The four main duties include:

• Cleaning, Activity set-up

  Activity Volunteers will report to the Special Programs Coordinator and mainly help with preparation and maintenance around the campsite. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in the set-up and break-down of work areas, moving equipment, helping keep craft items safe/secure and keeping the area clean and organized.

• One-on-One Camp Buddy

  Camp Buddy Volunteers are each assigned to one young camper and are responsible for the care and support of that camper throughout daily activities. Volunteers may be asked to move between campers as needed. Volunteers are expected to be friendly, caring, encouraging and able to work with very shy kids.

• Shadow a Counselor

  Shadow Volunteers support counselor staff mainly in times of transitioning campers from one activity to the next. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in the set-up and break-down of work areas, communicating needs, area maintenance and crowd control.

• Wayfinding

  Wayfinding Volunteers will be stationed in various locations around the campsite and provide general assistance whenever and wherever needed. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, communicating needs, area maintenance and crowd control.

Please note: Volunteer Dates will be announced soon!

Contact Katelyn Marks, at HoltCampSPC@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this summer.