How to get involved
Kids aren't the only ones who benefit from attending camp, everyone involved can find value in their experience. From committee members to counselors, we always welcome new help no matter what depth of involvement you can offer. There are numerous ways that you can support a family struggling with cancer, here are a few:
One On-Call Nurse: A nurse (LVN or RN) to provide basic medical care for the campers and staff during camp. The nurse will stay in the cabins for the week, but free time is available during the day to enjoy outdoor activities and leisure time.
One Therapist: A therapist to assist the counselors in providing a positive environment that promotes and enhances the coping process. IMPORTANT: The therapist is not meant to provide counseling or direct therapy during the camp. The therapist position is meant to develop the counselor approach to difficult questions and obstacles raised during the week of camp. The Therapist will stay in the cabins for the week, but free time is also available.
Counselors: Counselors will run activities, general procedure, and cabin chats. In order to be a counselor, please contact a Student Support coordinator, or send an email to michigan@campkesem.org with the subject line “CAMP KESEM”. Counselors will be required to attend a weekend of counselor training during the Spring, and must be a student of Michigan State or the University of Michigan. Please visit our homepage to access the Counselor Application.
Coordinators: Coordinators are students that work throughout the year to make camp happen, specific tasks and responsibilites vary by committee (Administration, Camper Care, Fundraising, Student Support). We currently have the requisite two volunteers at each position, however you can still get involved by attending All Staff meetings where each committee looks for extra help. Contact a Student Support coordinator for more information. University of Michigan students can email campkesem@umich.edu for more info.
Monetary Donations: In order to successfully run this year's camp, our team has budgeted $40,000. If you would like to sponsor the camp, you may do so at many levels. However modest your gift, one thing is constant: campers benefit. There are many reasons to sponsor the camp. All contributors will be mentioned in the camper programs, and larger sponsors may advertise on more public media such as T-shirts and cabin signs.
To donate online, click here, or send your donation to:
P.O. Box 4133
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
For more information on funding matters, please email michigan@campkesem.org