Your March Volunteer Update

Welcome to month #3 of your volunteer newsletter. In this issue you'll see a quick update about camp and training, what is happening at Hidden Paradise, as well as upcoming volunteer opportunities and CRG events. Plus, meet some of your fellow volunteers and check out a few articles from ACA. This month you will also hear from teen camper Sygurd about what makes camp such a special place.

Keep shining!  — Stacie, Volunteer Manager

Register Now for the 2022 Season

Volunteer applications are now open! Click here to start your 2022 application. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces at Camp this summer, but it all starts here! 

Volunteer Training: May 7 and 14

• You will only need to attend one Saturday session
• After applications are approved you will be assigned a training date
• Videos to review ACA guidelines will be shared before these trainings
• This process is meant to reduce risk of COVID spread and exposure
• Training will be held at the Blue Cross Center of Idaho in Meridian

Camp Dates:

• Spring Family Camp: May 27-30
• Youth Oncology Camp: June 12-17
• Teen Oncology Camp: June 19-24
• Sibling Camp: June 26-July 1

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@camprainbowgold.org. 

Celebrate Pi Day for Heather Feely

In memory of our friend, Heather Feely we’re celebrating Pi Day! Heather loved Pi Day as a way of getting her students interested in math. Plus, it was an excuse to eat pie!

We're hoping to raise the funds for 3.14 college scholarships, a program very dear to Heather. Get involved by donating $3.14, $31.41, or just help us spread the word!

Click here to learn more.

Meet Your Fellow Volunteers: Catie and Vicki!

Happy Camper Corner! 

Each month, we'll share some news from prominent camping associations or tips and tricks for our counselors. This month enjoy two articles shared on the ACA website.

See the World with Brett Dennen

Singer/songwriter Brett Dennen joins the CampWire podcast to share his summer camp experiences; how camp influenced his career, education, and love for the outdoors; and to talk about his latest album, See the World. 

Psychological Benefits of Summer Camp

Amanda M. Socci dives in and looks at collected research on the psychological benefits of summer camp. She discusses it's impact on independence and resilience, problem solving capabilities, and the importance of belonging to a community. It's focus is on campers but I think it holds true to volunteers as well!

Thanks for Coming to Our Open House!

We had a great turn out for our Open House earlier this month! Thanks for stopping by! I hope the tater tot casserole was up to your standards and that you enjoyed checking out our new home downtown!

Dear Camp, by Sygurd Kravetz

"Camp Rainbow Gold is one of the most special places on this planet, and it’s hard to deny it. It is this environment of warmth and security that is nearly impossible to find anywhere else."

Read Sygurd's blog on our website and hear what he loves about Camp and YOU, our volunteers!

Blake's Bulletin

The CRG staff went up to Fairfield last week to say hello to John and Blake and got to enjoy the camp while there is still snow.

It looks beautiful and it looks like there will be some work days coming as soon as the snow melts! We will keep you updated!

Follow Hidden Paradise on Facebook and Instagram to see some winter views from the prairie.

CRG Book Club!

Our first book club was a huge success and the snack game was on point! Our new book is The Wilderness Idiot and our meeting will be held April 23rd at 11am. 

Book club will meet every 2 months and you are welcome to join at any time! Email stacie@camprainbowgold.org to join the club. 

WANTED! Photographer/Videographers!

Are you or someone you know interested in capturing camp photos and/or creating our camp videos? Please contact us!

If you are on the fence, please reach out and we will provide training.

If you have any questions about volunteer events, camp dates, upcoming opportunities, or would like to share a story to be featured in our next volunteer newsletter — email Stacie at stacie@camprainbowgold.org.

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