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2018 Camp Shriver

May 9th, 2018 - Aug 17th, 2018

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Online Registration is currently closed. Please email VOLUNTEER@sonj.org to sign up to volunteer.


 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the 2018 Special Olympics New Jersey Camp Shriver program. Camp Shriver volunteers are the Unified partners, training and participating alongside Special Olympics New Jersey athletes. Being a Unified partner with Camp Shriver is not only a wonderful opportunity to make new friends while sharing a camp experience with Special Olympics athletes, it is also a privilege and much more than "service hours". Before completing this application, we ask you think about why you want to volunteer at Camp Shriver. If your only motivation is to fulfill your school service requirement, Camp Shriver may not be the right fit for you.
 
But, if your answer reflects a genuine interest and enthusiasm about spending time playing inclusive sports with Special Olympics New Jersey athletes, we encourage you to complete the application! Many of our past Unified partners have said their experience with Camp Shriver helped shape their college and career paths. Many Unified partners return each year, some even obtain paid counselor postiions with Special Olympics New Jersey after they have volunteered for several years.
 
Camp Shriver, spans five weeks and each week, as many as 75 athletes participate in camp. The age and ability level of each camper varies, but in general, all are genuinely thrilled to come to Camp and look forward to it all year long. One of the main reasons our athletes love camp is because our Unified partners and staff make it inclusive and fun for all!
 
Volunteer - Unified Partner Requirements:
Applicant must be:
  • At least 16 years old
  • Complete the online volunteer registration in its entirety - This needs to be completed by the applicant ONLY
  • Willingness to adhere to the camp rules of conduct/dress code
  • Available and willing to commit to the entire week(s) applying for 
  • Willingness to enthusiastically participate in camp activities
Applicants must commit to Camp Shriver in full-week increments. Below you will find the possible session at which you may volunteer.
 
Camp Shriver- SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville
  • Special Olympics New Jersey athletes ages 12 and above
  • Monday* through Friday - 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

     *Monday will start at 10:45 a.m. for a volunteer orientation.

Monday, July 16 - Friday, July 20 - Basketball
Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27 - Basketball
Monday, July 30 - Friday, August 3 - Soccer

Twilight Camp Shriver - SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville
  • Special Olympics New Jersey athletes ages 16 and above
  • Monday* through Thursday - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
     *Monday will start at 4:15 p.m. for a volunteer orientation.
 
Monday, July 16 - Thursday, July 19 
Monday, July 23 - Thursday, July 26 
Monday, July 30 - Thursday, August 2  
 

Developmental Camp Shriver - SONJ Sports Complex, Lawrenceville
  • Special Olympics New Jersey athletes between ages 6-12
  • Monday* through Friday - 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
     *Monday will start at 10:45 a.m. for a volunteer orientation.
 
Monday, August 6 - Friday, August 10 - Sport Activities

Please recognize that by submitting your registration, you are committing to volunteer for the duration of the event(s) you selected. If you are unable to volunteer for the entire time slot, please do not register for that event. In the event you sign up and fail to fulfill obligations of staying for the duration, it will affect your status in volunteering for future Special Olympics New Jersey events.

Questions?? Please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@sonj.org. 

Special Olympics New Jersey is supported by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Department of Recreation.