At Camp Daniel, we take pride in offering fun activities that everyone can participate in.  That includes themed meals at every lunch and dinner, and 2 breakfasts!  Each unique theme is celebrated with music, costumes, contests, sing alongs, and characters.

Breakfasts:  Breakfast on the Farm & British. 

Lunches:  Hunting Camp, Mexican & Luau. 

Dinners:  50’s, French (formal), Christmas, Pirate, & Western.

Want to get a better idea of what a day at camp is like? Below is a sample of typical days at Camp Daniel. The schedule features all of the fun theme meals, all-camp rec activities, chapel services, talent shows, free time with several activity choices, and evening dances.

Counselor

Age 18+   |   No Fee – Donations Accepted

This position is our strongest need as we can only accept campers if we have a specific counselor for them. Counselors are paired with 1 or 2 campers with a disability to be their friend.  With plenty of direct support and assistance, you care for your camper while doing typical summer camp activities like; fishing, swimming, bowling, competitive recreation, archery, boating, talent shows, dancing and more! There is no experience needed.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT)

Age 14-17   |   Fee   |   Discount is paid by specified date

This position is our strongest need as we can only accept campers if we have a specific counselor/Counselor-in-training for them. Counselors-in-training are paired with 1 or 2 campers with a disability to be their friend.  With plenty of direct support and assistance, you care for your camper while doing typical summer camp activities like; fishing, swimming, bowling, competitive recreation, archery, boating, talent shows, dancing and more! There is no experience needed. Extra direct support will be given to CITs. 

Pit Crew/Worker

Age 18+   |   No Fee – Donations Accepted

Pit Crew/Worker members work with the Camp Daniel staff on all the things that happen in the background at Camp. Tasks like; cleaning up after meals, cleaning bathrooms, setting up and running activities like bowling, fishing, kickball, relay races, etc, set up theme meal decor and more. Pit Crew/Worker members also have down time to be able to build relationships with campers and other volunteers as well as participate in large group recreation events. There is no experience needed.

Support Crew-in-Training

Age 14-17 | Fee | Discount if paid by specific date

Support Crew-in-Training members work with the Camp Daniel staff on all the things that happen in the background at Camp. Tasks like; cleaning up after meals, cleaning bathrooms, setting up and running activities like bowling, fishing, kickball, relay races, etc, set up theme meal decor and more. Pit Crew/Worker members also have down time to be able to build relationships with campers and other volunteers as well as participate in large group recreation events. There is no experience needed. Extra support is given to SCITs.

Kitchen Staff

Kitchen Staff assist the Kitchen Manager in preparing all meals for the week of camp.
There will be scheduled breaks for down time to be able to rest or spend time building relationships with campers and other volunteers.

Individuals who are 16 or 17 may also apply, for a fee. A discount IF payment is received by specified.

Nurse

RN/LPN/Med Pass Certified 

Two volunteer nurses are needed every week of camp. Nurses have med passes four times a day and take care of any other medical related concerns. Being a nurse for a week is a fun and rewarding experience. Nurses have the opportunity to build relationships with all of our campers and volunteers while serving them everyday.

Lifeguard

Lifeguard/CPR/First-aid Certified

One volunteer lifeguard is needed every week of camp. Lifeguards oversee the lakefront and swimming free time. Being a lifeguard for a week is a fun and rewarding experience. Lifeguards have the opportunity to build relationships with all of our campers and volunteers while serving them everyday.