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.

YES, training will be provided and MUST be completed by all camp counselors before attending camp.

NO, camp counselors are strictly volunteers who may receive a stipend to cover traveling and other basic needs.

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

NO, being a camp counselor is a week-long commitment.

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.

NO, Camp New Hope is open to counselors and volunteers living with sickle disease, traits, and to those who do not.

A packing list will be provided after you have been selected to be a camp counselor.

NO, only counselors who choose to lead activities will do so. It is NOT mandatory.

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.

NO, volunteers are needed for check-in, returns, and facilitating activities.