Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! Our programs would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. We appreciate YOU! 

Now, let's get into month #4 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 Shannon Banfield about how her experience with Family Camp and how our programs have impacted her family.

Keep shining!  — Stacie, Volunteer Manager

Have You Registered for the 2022 Season?

Volunteer applications are still open! Click here to start or complete your 2022 application. Returning volunteers must still fill out an application. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces at Camp this summer, but it all starts here! 

Recruit 3 — Get Swag For Free!

Know someone who would love to volunteer for Camp Rainbow Gold and would help us create another amazing summer for our campers? Please send them our way! If you recruit 3 or more people you will get a free sweatshirt!

All the Fine Print...

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 (Volunteers arrive the 11th)
• Teen Oncology Camp: June 19-24 (Volunteers arrive the 18th)
• Sibling Camp: June 26-July 1 (Volunteers arrive June 25th)

*Volunteers are asked to come the Saturday before the campers arrive for an on-site training. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@camprainbowgold.org. 

Meet Your Fellow Volunteers: Brant and Skylar

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.

How to Take Stress in Stride

Self care is a word that everyone is familiar with, especially as work environments have changed due to COVID. But here are some tips for self-care that are camp focused. Remember, happy counselors, happy campers!

10 Tips for Making the Most of Your First Year

Are you a first year counselor or would you like some advice on making even more of your camp experience? One suggestion is "Be yourself with megawatt energy and less swearing" - Now you're hooked right? Learn what other words of wisdom are shared in this article by Tamsin Andrews.

Thank you CSI Nurses!

Thank you to the CSI nurses who came up to Hidden Paradise and built bluebird boxes!

If you're interested in joining or hosting a volunteer day at Hidden Paradise this spring, please let us know!

Dear Camp, by Shannon Banfield

Shannon is a mother of an 11 year old cancer survivor. She knows first hand how a childhood cancer diagnosis affects the entire family and not just the diagnosed child. 

Read her story on our blog where she talks about what Camp Rainbow Gold has meant to her and her son. 

Blake's Bulletin

The cabins are getting painted and some new flooring has been installed. The Bicycle Shack is soon to be renovated. Mother Nature added 5 FEET! of snow to work around but Blake and John have still been hard at work. The gate valves in the pond have been repaired so the pond is full again! An Eagle has been hanging around the Homestead and an Osprey has been hovering the large pond!

Volunteers Needed for Idaho Gives!

Idaho Gives is just around the corner and we are in need of some amazing volunteers to help us talk about camp! We will have booths all around Downtown Boise as well as the Flying M in Caldwell.

Idaho Gives is May 2-5. We have many different day and time slots to fill so if you are interested please email Stacie with the dates and times you would be available to help.

CRG Book Club!

Our 2nd book is The Wilderness Idiot and our meeting will be held April 23rd at 11am in the Conference Room of the Alaska Building. 

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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