The 3rd Annual Diocese of Worcester & New England Family Camp will be held October 4-6, 2019 at the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center in Contoocook, NH.
APPLICATIONS: Please apply by September 1, 2019. After that date, applications will be accepted if additional staff is needed.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: All staff must provide their own transportation to and from camp. Staff should plan to arrive on Friday of Fall Camp by 5:00 PM. Camper & Family check-in will begin on Friday, October 5 at 7:00 PM, and ends at 1:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Staff must be available for the entire session, unless noted on this application.
Staff: Fall Camp/Family Camp Staff must be at least 18 years old and have graduated high school. Counselors will be selected based on need according to the number of families/campers that attend, and relative experience in youth ministry and camping programs. Counselors will be assigned responsibilities and expected to participate in all scheduled activities. Each counselor will stay in a cabin at camp with 7 campers. Selected counselors will attend at no charge.
INSURANCE: All counselors should be covered by their family policy. Any costs incurred by the Camp in providing required medical treatment such as hospital and/or doctor's appointments, prescriptions, etc., will be billed to the counselor.
MEDICATIONS: Any prescription medication brought must be in its original labeled prescription container. All medications will be collected and dispensed by the medical staff.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring either a sleeping bag or sheets & blanket, a pillow, and towels. Please remember to pack toiletries & personal items, an alarm clock, casual clothes for the weekend, and a nice outfit for Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning. Activities include fishing, canoeing, sports, Arts & Crafts. Please check the weather report, and plan accordingly.
DO NOT BRING: Please do not bring alcohol, tobacco, or weapons. We will provide all the elements that you will need to have a safe, fun, and spiritual weekend.
FURTHER INFO: You will receive notification of selection and a copy of the tentative schedule for the weekend, along with any other information that you will need to prepare for the weekend.
Please contact Khalil Samara at
FamilyCampNE@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like more information.