NEW YORK, July 29, 2010 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is seeking volunteers to serve as camp counselors for the Association’s 2010 summer camp that will be held on August 21 through August 28 at Visions Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y.
“MDA summer camp is a special week of the year when children with neuromuscular diseases can enjoy themselves in true peer groups and can participate in a full range of outdoor activities that have been adapted to their abilities,” MDA Camp Director, Gloria English said. “Besides being great fun, camp helps youngsters grow and develop emotionally and socially— it’s truly the highlight of the year, for both campers and volunteers.”
Interested applicants must be at least 18-years-old and able to lift and care for a young person between the ages of 6 and 17. As a volunteer counselor, one will assist a camper affected by neuromuscular disease by helping them with daily activities such at eating, bathing and dressing. Counselors will also assist campers with recreational activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, and adapted sports.
For more information, or to obtain an application, please visit www.mda.org/clinics/camp or call your local MDA office at (800) 572-1717. Also contact Health Care Service Coordinator Jen Vidoni at (212) 682-5272 or jvidoni@mdausa.org.
About MDA 2010 Summer Camp:
MDA Summer Camp is a one-week sleepover camp for young people between the ages of 6 and 17 who are affected by neuromuscular disease. Volunteer counselors become a close companion to campers and assist them with a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, swimming, and adapted sports.
About MDA:
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
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