 | Question: | How do I get involved? |
| Answer: | Camp Rainbow Gold utilizes volunteers in a variety of capacities and relies on the support of donors for funding purposes. Use the "Ways to Help" link for more detailed information on how to become involved in the American Cancer Society Camp Rainbow Gold's many programs.
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| Question: | What are the requirements to volunteer? |
| Answer: | Camp Rainbow Gold employs volunteers in a wide range of capacities. Those who assist with year-round programming and services must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers who wish to help at camp must be no younger than 21 years of age. All volunteers must successfully pass a criminal background check as well as participate in an annual weekend training session.
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| Question: | How are volunteers selected? |
| Answer: | After an interested individual submits an application, the application is screened at which time the prospective volunteer is offered an interview. The interview is conducted by our Childhood and Family Support Manager and camp directors using games, group activities and direct interview questions. If he or she is selected, criminal background check is conducted and upon successful completion of that, he or she will be offered a volunteer position with Camp Rainbow Gold.
We look for a diversity of characteristics when selecting volunteers in order to accomodate the many needs at camp.
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| Question: | How can I apply for my child to be sent to camp? |
| Answer: | The camp experience is provided free of charge to our campers and their families. Click the "Register for Camp" link for mor information as well as to download the camper application.
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| Question: | How old does my camper need to be? |
| Answer: | Camp Rainbow Gold is for children ages six to 18 who have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Survivors ages 19 through 21 are eligible for our junior counselor program.
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| Question: | When is Camp Rainbow Gold? |
| Answer: | Camp Rainbow Gold will always fall during the first or second week of August. The following 2008 dates have been scheduled:
-Family Camp = Exact dates have yet to be determined but will be a weekend in June
-Sibling Camp = Tuesday, July 29th through Friday, August 1st
-Cancer Camp = Sunday, August 3rd through Friday, August 8th
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| Question: | Where is Camp Rainbow Gold located? |
| Answer: | The office of Camp Rainbow Gold staff members is located inside the American Cancer Soceity building at 2676 S. Vista Avenue in Boise, Idaho 83705. Camp Rainbow Gold itself is located at Cathedral Pines which is 11 miles north of Ketchum, Idaho in the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains.
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| Question: | How much does it cost to attend? |
| Answer: | Camp Rainbow Gold is provided entirely free of charge for every camper and his or her family.
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| Question: | How does my child get to camp? |
| Answer: | Camp Rainbow Gold provides transportation for all children who wish to attend camp by means of bus, carpool by volunteers and Angel Flight, a non-profit organization who flies children for free. We ensure that every child who wants to come to camp is able. Depending on the nature of other year-round programming and events, transportation is arranged on a case by case basis.
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| Question: | What medical support is provided by Camp Rainbow Gold? |
| Answer: | The week of camp is staffed with four oncology nurses and a pediatric oncology physician at all times.
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| Question: | Can I attend Camp Rainbow Gold with my child? |
| Answer: | Camp Rainbow Gold does not recommend or allow parents to accompany their child to the week of camp. Camp is provided not only as a break for the children but also as relief for the parents. Parents and other family members are encouraged, however, to attend other programs and services provided throughout the year.
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| Question: | Can I contact my camper while he/she is at camp? |
| Answer: | In most cases, the answer to this question is no. Camp offers children the opportunity to play and have fun and contact with parents can often lead to homesickness or the inability to let go and enjoy oneself fully. In emergency situtations, the camp may be reached. Also, if there is a problem at camp, parents are notified immediately.
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