Camp Escapades 2025 Volunteer Application Form
Camp Escapades is a popular youth volunteer activity in South Bay. Volunteers return yearly to become a "white shirt" and serve as a camper's buddy or specialized activities team member. This is an enjoyable and rewarding opportunity for volunteers, typically students 14 years of age and over. An orientation is provided to volunteers to give them an idea of what to expect at Camp Escapades. The volunteers enjoy a meaningful experience that gives back to the community and have opportunities to develop better leadership and social skills. Many youth volunteers come from South Bay high schools, volunteer organizations, and local colleges and universities.
Camp Escapades offers a traditional summer camp experience to children in the community that is inclusive of everyone's needs. The camp team is comprised of highly trained pediatric occupational therapists from Momentum with numerous years of camp experience who oversee programming, staff, and volunteers. Camp groups are staffed with occupational, physical, or speech therapists, paraprofessional educators, and one-on-one teen volunteers who serve as the child's "buddies" throughout the week. The camp activities occur in a safe, encouraging environment and are adapted to ensure every camper can have fun, regardless of age or ability.
Volunteer Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:45am-2:00pm
Tuesday, Friday: 8:45am-2:30pm
Volunteer Weeks:
WEEK 1: July 14-18
WEEK 2: July 21-25
WEEK 3: July 28-Aug 1
WEEK 4: Aug 4-8
Volunteer Orientation (Day 1):
Monday, June 30th from 3:00-6:00pm
All Staff and Volunteer Orientation (Day 2):
Monday, July 7th from 5:00-7:00pm
"White Shirt" volunteers can sign up to volunteer for one week or up to all four weeks. An email will be sent out, within 1-2 weeks of receiving the application, to confirm which weeks you have been accepted as a volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering but are unable to commit to a full week, please contact campescapades@momentum4all.org for more information!
Admission process
Please complete the application form in its entirety and submit all required paperwork. AFTER you have been notified of acceptance, you will be required to do the following by June 20th in order to maintain your volunteer position:
- Provide proof of a valid tuberculosis (TB) test from within 1 year
- Live Scan Fingerprinting (if over the age of 18)
- Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is recommended but not required
Please contact syates@momentum4all.org if you have any questions.