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Registration Information
Camp Nurse
Camp Nurse tends to the medical needs of both the campers and the staff team. Camp Nurse must be a trained nurse who has a love for kids and people, and who can recognize both medical and emotional issues. You will give out as many hugs as you will bandaids.
Female Camp Counselor
Female Camp Counselor. There are 4 leaders in each cabin. 2 US team members and 2 Latvian team members. You will collectively lead a group of 8-10 campers for each week.
Male Camp Counselor
Male Camp Counselor. There are 4 leaders in each cabin. 2 US team members and 2 Latvian team members. You will collectively lead a group of 8-10 campers for each week.
US Craft Leader Teen Week
US Craft Leader for teen week will work directly with the US Craft Leader for kids week and also with the Latvia Craft Leader. They will create 3 crafts for each week (one for each day) for the craft rotation. If possible they will duplicate crafts for each week. The craft leader will not be a group leader for the week they are leading crafts. They will be responsible for planning and trying out the crafts before we leave the US. They will be responsible for purchasing the supplies and making sure they have everything they need (supplies are not readily available in Latvia). They will be responsible for set up, explaining, helping, take down, clean up AND for having a system for getting completed crafts back to each camper. There is also a free time where many campers come back to the craft area. There should be a couple of craft options for each afternoon. These should be easier, and self explanatory, and should not require intense help from the craft ladies.
Media Coordinator
The Media Coordinator will be responsible for all outward facing communication. The Media Coordinator must be able to articulate and document a plan before the final team meeting on May 17th. The Media Coordinator will: 1. Work with the photographer to post daily pictures of camp on Instagram, Facebook & Snapchat 2. Take video footage to post to daily stories 3. Coordinate video footage of 10 campers per week 4. Capture plenty of footage both video and still of Adopt-A-Camper 5. Camper and staff highlights? 6. Daily blog to be posted each morning before staff meeting (so that US followers wake up to the blog) 7. Help capture creative shoutouts to our church and AAC supporters
US Craft Leader Kids Week
US Craft Leader for kids week will work directly with the US Craft Leader for teen week and also with the Latvia Craft Leader. They will create 3 crafts for each week (one for each day) for the craft rotation. If possible they will duplicate crafts for each week. The craft leader will not be a group leader for the week they are leading crafts. They will be responsible for planning and trying out the crafts before we leave the US. They will be responsible for purchasing the supplies and making sure they have everything they need (supplies are not readily available in Latvia). They will be responsible for set up, explaining, helping, take down, clean up AND for having a system for getting completed crafts back to each camper. There is also a free time where many campers come back to the craft area. There should be a couple of craft options for each afternoon. These should be easier, and self explanatory, and should not require intense help from the craft ladies.
Leadership
This role is for Mike & Amy
Activity Coordinator
Activity Coordinator works directly with the Camp Coordinator to determine tournament play, big games, and any other outdoor activity. The Activity Coordinator sets up all activities and explains to helpers their roles for the event. The Activity Coordinator also cleans up all activities, puts supplies away so they can be used in subsequent year, and inventories all supplies at the end of camp with a wish list for the coming year.
About this trip
What are the dates?
The dates for Camp Hope Latvia 2020 are June 26th - July 11th.
Where is camp located?
Camp Hope has partnered with an AMAZING family run camp, Silmači. Silmači is about 20 minutes from Smiltene, located in northeast Latvia about 132km from Riga.
How old do you have to be to be a part of the Camp Hope team?
Camp Hope started as a way for families to do mission trips together. Our youngest team member has been 8 and our oldest 72 (but don’t let that limit you)!
How many people go on the trip?
We will take 35 team members from the USA, and we will complete our staff team in Latvia with an equal number of Latvians.
What roles are there at camp?
In Latvia, the main role on our team is a “Group Leader”. A Group Leader partners with other American & Latvian leaders to lead a group of 8-10 Latvian youth/kids in discussions, games, activities, and more. We also have band members, camp photographer, videographer, camp nurse, operations & logistics team, activity coordinator, craft coordinator, a speaker, and camp mom & dads.
How much does it cost to be a part of the team?
The cost of Camp Hope Latvia 2020 is $2,375. This includes airfare, accommodations, insurance, luggage fees, meals, ground transportation, and camp fees. Some meals (Camp Hope covers 2 dinners, and breakfast is included with our accommodations) and activities in Riga after camp are not included in this price.
Who leads the trips?
Mike Leber will lead the trip as Camp Coordinator, and will be assisted by our Founder & CEO, Amy Foley.
Do I need vaccinations?
We do require every team member to fill out a health form. Even though we don’t expect it, we want to always be prepared to offer you the best care if you need medical assistance or experience a medical emergencies. As far as vaccines, the CDC recommends your routine vaccinations and Hepatitis A.
Where will we go?
We will fly into Riga, the capital city of Latvia and take a two-hour bus ride to our campsite, Silmači. At the end of camp we will debrief, celebrate our 16th year in Latvia, and spend a couple of days in Riga.
What will we be doing?
You’re at camp! Your “job” is to be involved with your campers - making crafts, swimming in the cold lake, playing gaga ball, participating in “big games” and “night games”, discussing the messages, singing, dancing, and being silly - we’re in the relationship building business. At Camp Hope we call participating and interacting with your campers at all times and in all circumstances being “All In”. As we intentionally invest time, we get the great privilege of becoming friends, and then the added benefit of loving and encouraging them. You will also help the campers follow our 3 main rules:
No hurts
Stick together
Have fun.
What do I need to pack?
The weather in Latvia varies day to day and hour to hour. Plan for sunny and warm (shirts and a t-shirt) one day and rainy and cold (jeans, sweatshirt, rain jacket) the next. Pack a pair of old tennis shoes (for running around with your campers) and a bathing suit for jumping in the lake (even when its cold and rainy). There will be a more detailed list provided in the team meetings.
When do I get to meet the team I’m traveling with?
Before we leave for camp we have several required team meetings for information, planning, and team-building. We prefer to have the team meet in person, but that’s not always possible. Web access for meetings is available. All meetings take place on Sundays from 5:30-7:30pm at the Camp Hope office - 8400 Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (please be aware that meeting times and dates are subject to change).
IMPORTANT dates & deadlines:
- February 23 - Team Meeting #1($300 deposit due)
- March 22 - Team Meeting #2 ($500 due)
- April 19th - Team Meeting #3 ($500 due)
- May 17 - Team Meeting #4 ($500 due)
- June 14 - NO MEETING, FINAL PAYMENT DUE ($500)
- June 26 - Depart as a team at 12 noon, for Dulles International Airport for our 6:10pm departure
What does a day at camp look like?
A day in Latvia starts with our team meeting which includes logistics, announcements, and devotions, before the kids get up. Following our meeting the day kicks into high gear. We eat breakfast all together before heading to out morning worship meeting. This is followed by discussion time and then sports tournaments or free recreation time. After lunch, groups rotate through crafts, swimming, and dance/music. We have our big game in the afternoon which might include relays, capture the flag, or “Water Day”. We have another big meeting for worship followed by discussion time. In Latvia, the campers invite a special guest over to their cabin for “Tea Time” before getting ready for bed. Once your cabin is asleep you have the option to pass out, hang with the team, have a snack, play a game, or enjoy late night worship.
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