Junior Counselor Kids for a Cure Camp 2026

Kids for a Cure Camp

Junior Counselor Application
1. Camp Junior Counselor Expectations
  
  We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and engaged teen counselors who are ready to create a positive and fun camp experience for younger campers. As a camp counselor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities and maintaining a positive atmosphere. Below are the key expectations for this role:
• Be Engaged with Campers: You will be a role model for younger kids, so maintaining a positive attitude and showing enthusiasm for activities is key.

• Activity Leadership: You will help lead and supervise games, arts and crafts, and other camp activities, making sure all kids are participating and having fun.

• Mentoring: You’ll be guiding and helping campers in both structured and unstructured activities, providing support, guidance, and positive feedback.

• Assist with Camp Operations: Helping the camp staff prepare for the day’s activities is important. You will assist in setting up areas for games, arts, crafts, or meals, and helping with cleaning up after activities.

• Teamwork with Staff: You will support staff with tasks such as maintaining camp areas, and any other duties that help ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day activities.

• Stay Present & Limit Phone Use: While we understand that phones are part of everyday life and diabetes care, it is important to keep phone use to a minimum during camp hours. Phones should only be used during breaks or designated free time and never during activities or when interacting with campers. Your focus should be on engaging with the campers and being present in the moment.

• Role Model Behavior: As a counselor, you are setting an example. The kids will be watching you, and it’s important to demonstrate appropriate behavior, focus, and attention.

• Show Responsibility and Leadership: Always prioritize the safety and well-being of the campers. Be attentive to their needs, help manage any potential conflicts, and communicate effectively with other staff members.

• Leadership: This is a leadership role. You will be expected to show initiative, help others, and contribute to the team. Whether it’s coming up with activity ideas, stepping up when needed, or helping others when they’re overwhelmed, your leadership is crucial.

2. Requirements
- Age 13 or 14
- Teacher’s written recommendation (if new to the KFCC camp)
- Documentation of previous experience with children (if new to KFCC camp)
- Responsible for diabetes self-management per guidelines provided
- Availability to help at camp on the following dates: June 22–26, 2026
3. Complete and sign the following forms and return them with payment by March 31, 2026.
- Junior Counselor Responsibilities
- Camp Rules
- Health and Emergency Authorization
- Health History Information
- Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk
- Pool Day Form
- Consent to Photograph/Interview and Release of Liability
- Pick up information
3. Sign up online or mail camp fee of $75.00 with a check payable to Kids for a Cure Club to:
Kids for a Cure Club
c/o MWH Diabetes Management, Katie McGuigan
4710 Spotsylvania Parkway, Ste. 200
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

*Financial aid is available for those that qualify.

4. Physician orders and approval form due March 31, 2026. Junior counselors will not be allowed to attend camp without this being completed.
Physician’s Approval and Orders – Injections OR
Physician’s Approval and Orders- Pump

IMPORTANT DATES:

Camp Orientation & Parent Meeting: Thursday June 4, 6–7 p.m.

Camp Decoration (if available): Sunday, June 21, 2–5 p.m.

Camp: Monday June 22–Friday June 26, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Counselors will be asked to arrive earlier.

Closing Ceremony for family and friends & wrap up: Friday June 26, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Questions: Call 540.741.2210 or email Stefanie Rekdal, Team Lead Stefanie.rekdal@mwhc.com
Junior Counselor Responsibilities
Diabetes Self-Care Responsibilities:
1. Document your blood sugars in the morning before snack, at lunch, and if
  experiencing any hypoglycemic symptoms.
2. Administer your own insulin and document it on daily log sheets. These will be
  reviewed by camp staff daily.
3. Inform camp nurse if your blood sugars are over 250 or less than 70.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
1. You will have less responsibility than the Counselors and will be allowed to participate in some of the crafts.
2. You will be assigned to work with a Counselor and assist with their group in duties that include: assisting at blood sugar table; being a runner at lunch; helping with crafts; monitoring the swim groups; monitoring food/snack intake and helping with carb counting at lunch and closing ceremony activities.
3. Arrival at camp is at 8:00 a.m. on the first day and 8:30 a.m. on the other days. Parents need to escort their child into the camp facility and check in with a staff member before leaving.
4. Plan to leave at 3:00 p.m. in order to help with clean up, set up for the next day, and to discuss any issues from that day.
5. On the last day, plan to help with taking down decorations from 2:30–4:00 p.m.
6. Assist with camp set up and decorations on Sunday, June 21 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. (other family member assistance welcomed).
7. Serve as a role model to the campers by acting in a responsible manner. No rough horseplay will be tolerated during camp.
8. All cell phones must be turned off and stored during camp unless being used for medical purposes.
I attest that I have read and understand the above responsibilities of a Junior Counselor:
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Jr. Counselor Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Signature (Guidelines)*

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Camp Rules
- Have respect for leaders when they are speaking, for facilities and equipment, and for fellow campers.
- Food must be eaten in designated areas. All trash must be disposed of properly.
- Return all equipment and/or supplies when finished using it/them.
- Participants are responsible for their actions at all times. The family may be billed for any damages caused to any facilities.
- Report any damaged or broken property or equipment to camp staff.
- No rough horseplay will be tolerated during camp.
- Cell phone use will be allowed for medical purposes only.
- Those who do not follow the above rules will either lose privileges or be asked to take time out from activities.
- Parents need to escort their child into the camp facility and check in with a staff member before leaving.
- Parents are asked to be prompt when picking up their child each afternoon at 2:30 p.m., and to check out with staff before leaving.
NOTE TO PARENT OR GUARDIAN:

If you have any concerns or questions regarding camp rules or policies, please do not hesitate to contact Stefanie Rekdal, MWHC Team Lead at 540.741.2210 or stefanie.rekdal@mwhc.com. We will discuss any concerns with the camp staff and planning committee.

I/We have read the above rules and guidelines and discussed them with my/our child:
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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Date*

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Health and Emergency Authorization Form

This form is intended to assure that your child will be able to receive proper medical care should he/she require it, even if you are not available at the time of need. In an emergency, we will first attempt to reach a parent or guardian.
Date form completed*

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Date of last physical exam*

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Child's Name*

First NameLast Name
Height*
Weight*
Date of Birth*

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Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

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Zip Code
Home Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent's Email*
example@example.com
Please provide TWO phone numbers/contacts that can be used in case of emergency during camp hours.
Contact 1*

First NameLast Name
Contact 1 Phone Number*
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Contact 1 Relationship to Child*
Contact 2*

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Contact 2 Phone Number*
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Contact 2 Relationship to Child*
Child’s Endocrinologist

First NameLast Name
Endocrinologist phone number*
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Child’s Primary Care Physician*

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PCP phone number*
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Insurance Company*
Insurance Identification or Policy #*
I/We, being the parent (s) or legal guardian (s) of the above-named minor, do hereby appoint Mary Washington Healthcare personnel (e.g. program manager, camp nurse, etc.) to act on my/our behalf in authorizing emergency medical, dental, or surgical care and hospitalization for the above minor during the period(s) of my/our absence.
Parent/Guardian 1*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to child*
Parent Signature 1*

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Parent/Guardian 2

First NameLast Name
Relationship to child
Parent signature 2

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Pick-up Information

Please list the designated person or persons that will be authorized to pick up your child following camp’s conclusion.
Child's Name*

First NameLast Name
Authorized person 1*

First NameLast Name
VA driver's license # (1)*
Authorized person 2*

First NameLast Name
VA driver's license # (2)*
Authorized person 3

First NameLast Name
VA driver's license # (3)
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian*

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Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk

Please read this form carefully and be aware that by signing and participating in this program you will be assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program, including transportation services to and from Kids for a Cure Day Camp.

I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in the Kids for a Cure Day Camp, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with Kids for a Cure Day Camp.

I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in any program/activity against Kids for a Cure Day Camp including its owner, participants, agents, volunteers, and employees.

I do hereby fully release and forever discharge Kids for a Cure Day Camp from any and all claims or injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have, or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with Kids for a Cure Day Camp.

I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk, and waiver and release of all claims.
Camper Name*

First NameLast Name
Camper DOB*

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Date*

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Parent's Signature*

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Wednesday Pool Day

Each child will be assigned to a counselor and an adult for supervision. Pick up will be at the pool this day. More details will follow.
Please check the response that best describes your child’s swimming ability:*

My child has good swimming skills and is comfortable in water over his/her headMy child is a fair or a non-swimmer and needs to stay in water that is no more than chest deepMy child cannot swim and needs to stay in the shallow end of the pool
Additional comments:
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Consent to Photograph and Interview
I First Name* Last Name* consent to having photographic, video, electronic, audio media or interview conducted of myself, my child, or for the person(s) for whom I am responsible (name(s): First Name* Last Name* .)
I consent / decline (choose one) that my first name, the first name of my child(ren) and/or the person(s) for whom I am responsible be shared for the use in the publication, education or audio-visual program listed above.*

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I consent / decline (choose one) to having friends, family and/or the caregiver interviewed regarding my condition, the condition of my child(ren), and/or the condition of the person(s) for whom I am responsible.*

ConsentDecline
I consent / decline (choose one) to having general information regarding my condition, the condition of my child(ren), and/or person(s) for whom I am responsible released by a Mary Washington Healthcare spokesperson, and if applicable, to law enforcement personnel conducting official investigations.*

ConsentDecline
I consent / decline (choose one) to having general information regarding my condition, the condition of my child(ren), and/or person(s) for whom I am responsible released by a Mary Washington Healthcare spokesperson, and if applicable, to law enforcement personnel conducting official investigations.*

ConsentDecline
I hereby release Mary Washington Healthcare, its subsidiaries, its personnel, my friends, family, caregiver and any persons participating in my care, the care of my child(ren) or the care of the person(s) for whom I am responsible from any and all liability that may or could result from the taking or the use of this media, release of general information by a Mary Washington Healthcare spokesperson and release of information to law enforcement personnel.*

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Note: If the above patient is an unemancipated minor (under the age of 18), the above consent is given on the patient’s behalf by:*

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