Our Campers
Camp New Light is an action-packed 6-day residential camp for kids open to adventure, making new friends, while learning more about their disease. Activities include arts & crafts, nature adventures, archery, games, horseback riding, swimming, and a lot more. The camp registration fee includes food, room and board for the entire week, a special camp t-shirt, all activities, and a custom camp water bottle.
WHO
Children living with ALL type of sickle cell disease. SCD
AGE REQUIREMENTS
MUST be 7-17 before the first day of camp
2025 REGISTRATION FEE
$150.00 for the entire week (no fee is required to begin the registration process)
2025 DATES
JULY 20, 2025 - JULY 26, 2025
A Sample Day At Camp
01
Rise and Shine
02
Breakfast/ Breakfast Meds
03
Energizers
04
1st Activity
05
2nd Activity
06
Lunch/Lunch Meds
07
Cabin Time
08
Pool
09
Rest Hour
10
3rd Activity
11
Dinner/ Dinner Meds
12
Cabin Time
13
Evening Activity
14
Cool Down
15
Lights Out
*Not all days are the same, we aim to provide a unique camp experience.
-
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO APPLYING?Step 1: Complete the application. We will communicate with you through the email address that you provide. Please make sure to give complete information about your references. Step 2: Once your application has been reviewed, we will be in touch to schedule an interview. We can do in person or Zoom. Step 3: We will reach out to your references by phone to complete a form. Step 4: The Assistant Camp Director will contact you with a final decision and further steps.
-
IS TRAINING PROVIDED?YES, training will be provided and MUST be completed by all camp counselors before attending camp.
-
DO I GET PAID?NO, camp counselors are strictly volunteers who may receive a stipend to cover traveling and other basic needs.
-
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?VOLUNTEER HOURS IF NEEDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FREE ROOM & BOARD AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTHS LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES DEVELOP GREAT LEADERSHIP SKILLS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK AN OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN SKILLS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR RESUME
-
CAN I VOLUNTEER AS A COUNSELOR FOR A FEW DAYS?NO, being a camp counselor is a week-long commitment.
-
DO I GET TO GO HOME EACH DAY?NO, Camp New Hope is a week-long residential camp. Camp counselors report to the campsite a day before the campers for team-building, and some relaxation before the campers get to the campsite.
-
DO I HAVE TO HAVE SICKLE CELL TO BE A CAMP COUNSELORS?NO, Camp New Hope is open to counselors and volunteers living with sickle disease, traits, and to those who do not.
-
WHAT WILL I NEED TO TAKE TO CAMP?A packing list will be provided after you have been selected to be a camp counselor.
-
WILL I HAVE TO LEAD ACTIVITIES?NO, only counselors who choose to lead activities will do so. It is NOT mandatory.
-
HOW MANY CAMPERS WILL I BE ASSIGNED?While you will be in a cabin with 10-12 campers, and 3-4 counselors, Camp New Hope uses a 3;1 ratio with our middle school campers and a 4:1 ratio with high schoolers. So you will be assigned to 3 or 4 campers for the week.
-
IS BEING A CAMP COUNSELOR THE ONLY WAY I CAN VOLUNTEER?NO, volunteers are needed for check-in, returns, and facilitating activities.