The Camp Can Do committee carefully selects and trains qualified staff members to ensure the safety of all campers. Staff members include Camp Directors and Assistant Directors, physicians, oncology nurses, and camp counselors. Many of our counselors work with children in other capacities, such as teachers and child life specialists.
Counselors and LT’s sleep in cabins with the campers. Doctors and nurses sleep in the infirmary and are available around the clock in case any medical situation, large or small, should arise.
Our team of nurses distribute medication to our campers as is prescribed by their physician. Medication distribution is handled with discretion and privacy in mind, and is not made to be the focal point of the children’s camp experience.
You can apply online! Click here, create a log-in and complete the various forms.
Please remember that our campers are in all different stages of treatment and many campers may be immune-compromised. It is EXTREMELY important that if you have any drainage from ears, nose, mouth or have any open wounds it must be cultured. Camp medical staff must be notified of culture results prior to attending camp.
Experience with children is not required, however we love counselors who love kids!
To be a counselor or an LT, you do not need any special medical training. Our medical staff will tell you everything you need to know, and will always be available to make sure our campers receive all of the attention they require.
While at camp, your primary responsibility is to make sure that our campers are safe, involved, and happy. If you have special talents that can enhance their camping experience, we want to know! Good at music? Love soccer? Chances are we have kids that do too. Everyone has a place at Camp Can Do.
Anyone 19 and older who has graduated high school can apply to be a counselor at Sibling Camp. You must be 21 to apply to be a counselor at Patient Camp. If you are 19 or 20, you may apply to be a part of our LT (Leadership Training) program. We prefer nurses who have both pediatric and oncology experience, though exceptions may be made.