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What is considered “Special Needs”? |
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Is financial assistance available? |
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Does my camper need to stay all 5 days or can they just go 2 or 3 days? |
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Can my camper use the phone to call home while they are there? Can I call them? What’s the number? |
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Your camp looks like fun, but what if my camper is unable or unwilling to participate in certain activities? |
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How do you screen your staff? |
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Can you ensure the safety of my camper? |
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How can I volunteer? |
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How can I donate? |
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How can I become a staff member? |
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How do I register for camp? |
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Can parents/family visit during camp? |
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My camper needs daily medication. Will someone make sure they take it? |
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What type of non-profit is NW Kiwanis Camp? |
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Are you state funded? |
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If I want to donate money to a certain part of the camp, can I do that? For instance, if I want to donate money to buy a new refrigerator, can I specify funds to go directly to purchasing one? |
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How many people participate in camp each year? |
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How does your camp get its operational expenses met? |
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My camper has special dietary needs. Can they be met by the camp? |
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My child has his own professional caregiver who knows his needs. Can I pay my own caregiver to accompany him to camp and stay there with him? |
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If my camper doesn't want to stay the night(s), can he still come to camp during the days? |
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I have more questions, who do I contact? |
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What is considered “Special Needs”? |
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Special Needs refers to children and adults who are developmentally disabled. They have one or a combination of mental and physical handicaps that prevent them from functioning in schools or work force at full capacity, in step with other students/employees. Some common disabilities that fit this profile are: Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and Downs Syndrome but other diseases and handicaps are often included in the meaning of this term.
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Is financial assistance available? |
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Financial assistance through the Northwest Kiwanis Camp is limited to $250.00 per qualified camper per year. Applications are available by calling us at 360-732-7222 or emailing us at nwkc@earthlink.net
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Does my camper need to stay all 5 days or can they just go 2 or 3 days? |
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Most campers adjust easily to the full week and this is usually the best experience. The tuition and counselor system is organized to support that. Medical or other issues will be addressed on an individual basis as needed.
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Can my camper use the phone to call home while they are there? Can I call them? What’s the number? |
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Telephone calls -in or out - are allowed. Please arrange with your camper's counselor if you have a specific time/day in mind, the number is: 360-732-7222.
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Your camp looks like fun, but what if my camper is unable or unwilling to participate in certain activities? |
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Participation is voluntary and at the camper's individual pace and ability. We have adequate staff and volunteers and alternative activities at the ready. On-site or during field trips, we have games, books, toys and fun projects for those who choose or need something besides the featured activity.
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How do you screen your staff? |
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In addition to verifying the application information and contacting references, a personal interview is conducted and a background check is completed through the Washington State Patrol. Counselors and staff participate in training workshops to ensure they are fully versed in the needs of our campers and have the skills needed to meet our high standards. First Aid/CPR certification is mandatory.
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Can you ensure the safety of my camper? |
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Rigorous attention is paid to camper safety, medical care and dietary needs. We have a Nurse Practioner on duty 24/7 and daily staff meetings are held to review each camper's needs.
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How can I volunteer? |
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Volunteers are vital to camp operations and assist in a variety of ways before, during and after camp sessions. Please complete the volunteer application and Washington State Patrol background check form and mail to us at P.O. Box 1227, Port Hadlock, WA 98339. The Camp Administrator or Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule a visit to the camp.
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How can I donate? |
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Examples of ways you can support are: Provide a Campership, contribute money or stocks towards program expenses or our capital improvements campaign, or, donate products, goods or services. Consider a gift of love in the form of a charitable trust, memorial contribution or living legacy during your financial planning. Please call us for further information.
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How can I become a staff member? |
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One of the best ways to become a staff member is to volunteer. This works two ways; you get to see if this is what you want to do and we get to know you and see how you fit in with us.
Please complete the employment application and Washington State Patrol background check form and submit with a letter of interest to the Camp Administrator. The Program Director or Camp Adminstrator will contact you upon receipt to discuss available opportunties.
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How do I register for camp? |
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Please go to REGISTRATION on this website.
1. Click on APPLICATION and print it.
a. Fill out the application completely and make sure it is signed in all the right places,
2. If you do not have a 2005 HEALTH EXAM FORM on file with the camp, Click on HEALTH EXAM FORM and print it.
a. You will need to make an appointment with a medical doctor and have him/her complete the medical exam. If you have a 2005 medical exam form filed with us, this step is not necessary.
3. Click on MEDICATION FORM and print it.
a. Read the instructions at the top of the page and fill out this form.
4. When you have all necessary forms filled out and signed, please mail them to the camp address (on the forms) at P.O. Box 1227, Port Hadlock, WA 98339.
5. Please feel free to call the camp if you have any questions about your application.
360-732-7222
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Can parents/family visit during camp? |
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Yes. The best time to visit is after dinner, from 6:00 PM to 7:30. Evening campfire is at 6:00 PM. This is especially fun on Thursdays when we have our talent show. We also invite you to attend the Camper Awards Ceremony on Fridays around 11:30 AM. If you wish to visit at other times, please call first to confirm we will not be off-campus for a field trip.
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My camper needs daily medication. Will someone make sure they take it? |
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Our Nurse Practitoner is on duty 24/7 and will ensure your camper's medication regimen is maintained during his or her stay. Please feel free to discuss your camper's needs with her prior to the start of camp.
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What type of non-profit is NW Kiwanis Camp? |
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The Northwest Kiwanis Camp is 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and receipts for your tax-deductible donations are provided.
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Are you state funded? |
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We have state approval to operate as a non-profit corporation and some camper services are paid for through area D.D.D. offices.
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If I want to donate money to a certain part of the camp, can I do that? For instance, if I want to donate money to buy a new refrigerator, can I specify funds to go directly to purchasing one? |
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Yes. Donations may be designated for a specific purpose such as the Building Fund, program expenses, equipment purchases etc. Please call us for information on restricted donations.
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How many people participate in camp each year? |
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This year we are planning four sessions. The first three will be limited to 25 campers per session and the fourth will be limited to ten.
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How does your camp get its operational expenses met? |
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We are sponsored by 5 Kiwanis Clubs: three in Port Angeles, one in Sequim and one in Port Townsend. These clubs make a tremendous effort to raise funds throughout the year and promote the camp to other organizations. We also receive grants, donations and services. [see…]
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My camper has special dietary needs. Can they be met by the camp? |
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Our Food Service Coordinator, Nadine Jonientz, will contact you upon receipt of the camper application to discuss your camper's special dietary needs. Some restrictions and limitations apply but we strive to accommodate requests.
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My child has his own professional caregiver who knows his needs. Can I pay my own caregiver to accompany him to camp and stay there with him? |
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The Program Director will contact you upon receipt of the camper's application to discuss his/her needs and the role of your caregiver.
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If my camper doesn't want to stay the night(s), can he still come to camp during the days? |
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As each camper's needs and abilities vary, the Program Director will review each camper's application on an individual basis.
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I have more questions, who do I contact? |
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Please contact us at 360-732-7222 or via e-mail at nwkc@earthlink.net. The Camp Administrator or Program Director will be able to assist you with your questions or concerns.
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