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Partners N Pals offered at The Arc of Tri-Cities

Partners N Pals offered at The Arc of Tri-Cities

Provides a community summer day camp for kids with special needs with opportunities to make new friends. It provides respite for parents while kids participate in constructive activities out in the community. Camp is offered weekly during the summer months. Kids can attend one week or all eight. Volunteer Requirements: be committed to helping children with developmental disabilities; age 11 or older, if 18 and over, pass a Washington State Patrol background check; make a minimum one-week commitment; be able to follow directions and assist in group activities; attend Partner ‘n Pals volunteer orientation; and complete the volunteer packet. Volunteer Responsibilities: work and play with assigned special needs partner and /or group; help camper (Pal) participate in activities; communicate and work as a team member with staff; assist staff in making sure Pals are safe; keep informed of daily information; and provide own transportation to and from camp.

Location

1455 Fowler Street, Richland, WA 99352

Hours

M-F, 8am-4pm.

Application process

Call or visit for registration packets.

Eligibility

Partners N Pals is for kids and young adults, ages 7-21 with special needs. Partners N Pals Junior is for disabled and non-disabled kids, ages 2-7.

Fee

Fees vary. Please visit website or call for more detials.

Languages

Spanish

Agency info

Arc of Tri-Cities

Assists people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities obtain their rights and resources required to become, to the fullest extent possible, independent, self-sufficient, and contributing members of society.