The Valerie Fund’s Camp Happy Times LIT Application
2014 Dates: August 18th – 24th Application Deadline: April 15th
Camp Happy Times Leader-in-Training Program Information
Description
The LIT two-year program is for young adults aged 19, 20 & 21 that have or have had cancer.
Mission
Develop life and leadership skills that can be applied to life situations and assist in developing young adults with their transition into the adult community.
Goals
- Help develop skills to be independent, respectful and reliable while enabling good communication practices.
- Promote personal growth by developing the participant’s positive attributes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Relate previous life experiences to present and future successes.
- Offer support and encouragement during and after the program to each participant.
Qualifications
- 19 years old.
- High School Graduate or an equivalent diploma.
- Mandatory year off required for senior campers prior to participation in LIT program.
- Fulfill application criteria and acceptance guidelines.
- Required to attend staff team building (orientation) on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Westminster Hotel in Livingston, NJ from 10am-4pm.
- Physically, emotionally and cognitively capable of caring for themselves while participating in a rigorous schedule requiring emotional and physical stamina.
- Cooperative, flexible and able to work well with others.
Acceptance Guidelines
- Qualified candidates must complete and submit the LIT application by April 15th. Medical applications are due by May 30th. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Due to an overwhelming response this year, space will be limited. To ensure your possible participation in the program, make sure that your application and all corresponding materials are received by the due dates.
- One letter of recommendation must be obtained from one counselor or staff member at Camp Happy Times.
- Each applicant must complete the screening procedure successfully, including an interview and background check.
- Acceptance is not guaranteed but is determined upon the approval of the Camp Director and the LIT counselors. Applications are good for one year and participants are required to reapply after each year for continued participation in the program.
Return completed Medical Applications by the deadline to:
Camp Happy Times, 2010 Millburn Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
Questions or Emailing your Medical Application?
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