High school age volunteers must submit an application to participate
as Counselors at Camp Siberia. Applications must demonstrate an
applicant’s desire to be of service and a willingness to
undertake work that is demanding, both physically and emotionally.
In addition, applicants must submit names and contact information
of three references. These should be teachers, coaches, bosses
or other people, not related to the applicant.
Candidates will be interviewed, references will be conducted and
notification will be made in a timely manner. It is anticipated
that the 2007 Counselor corps will be selected by Thanksgiving.
Training and fundraising activities will begin shortly thereafter.
CAMP SIBERIA 2006
Getting There
Visas and Transportation Cultural Tour
Moscow and St. Petersburg Camp Siberia
Food, Crafts, Russian Staff
Total
$1980.00
$660.00
$1140.00
$3,680.00
Creating and sustaining a program like Camp Siberia costs money.
Each Counselor takes responsibility for raising enough funds to
support his/her own participation as well as covering the costs
for their campers.
In 2006, the cost per Counselor/camper is $3680. This cost is considerably
less than many other overseas programs (such as those
offered by Broadreach, Overland and Mir) and, unlike these programs,
is all-inclusive, covering airfares, visas, food, lodging and sightseeing,
as well as all costs for the orphans’ participation. Other
costs, such as supplies, athletic equipment, maintenance of the
camp facility, payment of the Russian helpers and incidentals, are
covered by on-going fund-raising efforts.
Parents of Counselors are expected to participate actively in fund-raising.
One way you can help is by assisting your student in his/her letter-writing
campaign. Telling friends, neighbors and relatives about the mission
of Camp Siberia and your son or daughter’s desire to help
has proven to be a very effective method of securing donations.
Sample letters (along with tax deduction documentation for donors)
will be made available to Counselors.
Camp Siberia hosts an annual evening of Russian art and entertainment
at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, WA. Parents and Counselors are expected
to contribute their time, energy and, of course, their presence
at this critical event. Proceeds from the dinner auction benefit
the on-going maintenance and operation of the camp, as well as building
an endowment for scholarships and loans. It is the Board’s
intention that outstanding applicants should not be denied the opportunity
to share their talents with these needy children because of financial
constraints.
You can help make Camp Siberia happen!
Volunteers can serve as chaperones, fund-raisers, trainers for counselors,
and in countless other capacities.
For more information or to volunteer,
contact Janie Ekberg, Founder and Managing Director,
at (206) 842-7707, or email at janie@bainbridgeisland.net.
Camp Siberia is a registered 501(c) 3 organization. Tax deductible
donations may be sent to Camp Siberia, P.O. Box 10851, Bainbridge
Island, WA 98110
