As of 2024, Camp Happy Days (CHD) started 41 years ago with a one-week residential summer camp. Since then, CHD staff have developed several other year-round programs in addition to our flagship overnight camp. Many volunteers in our community have
This year our volunteers received a camp shirt and a hoodie with this year's camp theme on it. We also provided them with a Nalgene brand water bottle with the camp theme. Most exciting for this year was our Cotopaxi
Every year, we give a special appreciation gift to every volunteer at the end of Camp Discovery. This summer was Camp Discovery's 40th birthday, so we had a special shirt designed as a throw-back to the original Camp Discovery logo from 1984.
Each month camp's Volunteer Management Team (VMT) recognizes 1 -2 volunteers to spotlight their great work througout the year. We email the recipient and ask them to answer 4 questions: How many years at Camp, what they do outside of
One of the big Okizu traditions during the week is our Baseball Lunch which gives campers a chance to feel like they are at the ball park. This past year, we decided to get personalized baseball jersey's with our volunteer's
We know there’s no kind of tired like camp tired. From sun up to midnight, our volunteers can be seen hauling trash, playing basketball with campers, baiting hooks, preparing craft supplies, decorating for night activities, consoling a homesick camper, encouraging
Camp Heart Connection is lucky enough to have amazing volunteers, both new and returners. The staff at Children’s Cancer Connection recognize that the work we do would not be possible without the assistance of volunteers. They truly play a vital
Volunteers were given fanny packs as a sign of our gratitude. Fanny packs are very popular right now, and the neutral color means they go with any outfit.
Our Volunteer Recognition Program celebrates the diverse group of dedicated individuals who make a difference in our organization. This program is designed to honor the contributions of our volunteers, whether they are seasoned leaders or new camp helpers, by providing
