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YVC’s Summer of Service is an opportunity for youth ages 11-18 to grow personally while serving others. We use the principles of service-learning to make volunteering meaningful and educational. We implement activities, lessons, and guest speakers that emphasize career connections and skill development in the areas of communication, collaboration and leadership. YVC’s camp experience will allow the youth volunteer to cultivate a deeper understanding of how their service impacts their community.
Summer of Service 2023 will span several weeks through June and July. Each week's camp runs Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. We complete service-learning projects each day with agencies such as Rebuild Upstate, AIM, PAWs, the Lot Project, community gardens, and others. We also play games, do service-learning lessons, and have a few guest speakers! What a great time we had during our Summer of Service 2023 Camps! Hope to see you all again in Summer of 2024! |
Sign-upsSign-ups are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each week will have a max capacity of 10 youth. costYVC's Summer of Service Camp is $125/wk. The fee covers
the cost of team leaders, program supplies, transportation, one t-shirt, and snacks. EARLY-BIRD cost is $100/wk. Early-Bird Registration: April 3 - May 8 If the cost is prohibitive, please let us know. SCHOLARSHIPS are available. 
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transportationCampers should be dropped off at 9:00am and picked up at 3:00pm. Transportation to projects throughout the day will be provided by United Way YVC staff.
Wednesday is "Build Day." Campers need to be dropped off at 8:30am at the project site and picked up at 3:30pm at the project site. (Project site address will be provided to parents on the Monday afternoon of camp week.) For high school students who drive, parents need to advise in advance of needs regarding late arrival or early departure. What to BringYouth need to wear appropriate clothing and shoes (depending on the project). Youth need to bring their own lunch each day, as well as a refillable water bottle, and sunscreen/bug spray/hat/towel, if necessary.
We will provide pizza for one lunch during the week! Snacks will be provided daily, as well. |
Frequently asked questions:
Do I have to be there the whole 4-day block?
YES! We realize that circumstances may arise where you are forced to miss a day (emergencies), but barring unforeseen circumstances, plan to attend the entire 4-day block.
What will we be doing each week?
Each week varies slightly. We will be working with agencies such as Rebuild Upstate, AIM, PAWs, and others. We will also be spending
time learning about our community through service-learning, doing team-building games, and hearing from a few guest speakers!
A typical day will include an ice breaker, two service projects, and service-learning activities.
A full schedule will be provided the week prior to camp.
Do you provide food?
We will provide a snack and water each day. Students should bring a bag lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Please note that some projects will be outdoors, and we may not have access to a fridge/microwave, depending on the location.
We will provide one pizza lunch during the week.
What is the registration deadline?
Our camps fill up quickly. We encourage you to register ASAP to secure a spot.
Deadline to register for camp is 12noon on the Wednesday before the camp begins (if any spots are left).
Can I register my youth for half-day or part-time camp?
We do not offer a half-day or part-time schedule.
If you are going to be late or need to leave early, please contact Renee' Hall as soon as possible.
Can I cancel a week of camp?
If you need to cancel, please give notice so the spot can be made available to another youth. If we are able to fill that spot, your payment will be refunded. Cancellations less than one week before camp will forfeit your payment.
How many camp shirts will my child get?
One shirt will be provided for free. Additional shirts are available in adult sizes S-XL for $10, while supplies last.
How old do you need to be to participate?
Our age range for youth volunteers is 11-18.
Are scholarships available?
Whenever possible, we aim to provide financial assistance to applicants whenever possible. Funds are limited and are disbursed based on applicant's need. Receipt of scholarship money in previous years does not determine eligibility for current Summer camp year.
Click here to complete a scholarship application:
YES! We realize that circumstances may arise where you are forced to miss a day (emergencies), but barring unforeseen circumstances, plan to attend the entire 4-day block.
What will we be doing each week?
Each week varies slightly. We will be working with agencies such as Rebuild Upstate, AIM, PAWs, and others. We will also be spending
time learning about our community through service-learning, doing team-building games, and hearing from a few guest speakers!
A typical day will include an ice breaker, two service projects, and service-learning activities.
A full schedule will be provided the week prior to camp.
Do you provide food?
We will provide a snack and water each day. Students should bring a bag lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Please note that some projects will be outdoors, and we may not have access to a fridge/microwave, depending on the location.
We will provide one pizza lunch during the week.
What is the registration deadline?
Our camps fill up quickly. We encourage you to register ASAP to secure a spot.
Deadline to register for camp is 12noon on the Wednesday before the camp begins (if any spots are left).
Can I register my youth for half-day or part-time camp?
We do not offer a half-day or part-time schedule.
If you are going to be late or need to leave early, please contact Renee' Hall as soon as possible.
Can I cancel a week of camp?
If you need to cancel, please give notice so the spot can be made available to another youth. If we are able to fill that spot, your payment will be refunded. Cancellations less than one week before camp will forfeit your payment.
How many camp shirts will my child get?
One shirt will be provided for free. Additional shirts are available in adult sizes S-XL for $10, while supplies last.
How old do you need to be to participate?
Our age range for youth volunteers is 11-18.
Are scholarships available?
Whenever possible, we aim to provide financial assistance to applicants whenever possible. Funds are limited and are disbursed based on applicant's need. Receipt of scholarship money in previous years does not determine eligibility for current Summer camp year.
Click here to complete a scholarship application:
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