“Camp is a place for strangers, acquaintances, FRIENDS, family to step back from life and

have fun. I know last year, the first year I was at camp, I met many new friends and learned new

things. Although some things don’t seem to go as planned, it makes a funny MEMORY in the

future. I mean, that’s what LIFE is. We bonded together. We talked when we needed to talk. We

got up when we fell down. We... we were family. We are FAMILY, and we always will be cause

whenever we laugh together, we smile together. Whenever we fall together, we get up together.

Whenever we love, we love each other together. Camp is just like another part of family, and family

is all we have, so I love them, and I sure do know many others LOVE them too.”

- Camp Independent Firefly Camper Kaila (Camp Name: Picasso Cat), Age 13, Rhabdomyosarcoma

BECOME A CAMP VOLUNTEER

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation and the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation come together every summer for Camp Independent Firefly (CIF). CIF is one of the most popular and effective ways in which children, ages 7 to 17, have the opportunity to experience summer fun in a medically supervised setting.

Our camp volunteer program attracts a diverse group of individuals ranging in age and background. We are looking for high-energy, creative volunteers, with a desire to make a difference in the life of a child with cancer or a bleeding disorder. We seek volunteers who are leaders, prepared to work hard, care for others, be responsible, build relationships with campers and other staff members, and have the best week of their lives!

SOUND INTERESTING? WE HOPE SO!Now for the fun and factual part of camp:In 2018 CIF will take place Sunday–Saturday, June 10-16, 2018 at Camp Whittle in Big Bear, CA.*Volunteers are required to commit to the entire week of camp. *Volunteers must be 20 years of age before they arrive to camp. *Background check required for all volunteers. *Volunteers are required to check in on Monday, June 11th by 8:00am and will leave Saturday afternoon, June 16, time TBD.

IMPORTANT DATESJANUARY 1: Camp Independent Firefly Applications Available FEBRUARY 28: Final day to submit a completed Camp Independent Firefly application FEBRUARY 20 OR MARCH 14: In person interview for all NEW applicants MARCH 31: Acceptance notifications or declinations sent to all applicants APRIL 19 AND MAY 22: Pre-camp Training Dates JUNE 10: Travel Day to Camp Independent Firefly, Big Bear California JUNE 11: Mandatory Training begins at 8:00 am. JUNE 12-16: Camp Independent Firefly in Big Bear, California

AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER POSITIONSCounselors: Assigned to a cabin with 2-3 co-counselors, responsible for a cabin of campers the entire week.Activity Specialists: Assignments vary, assistance with activities, both day and/or night, laundry detail, arts/crafts area, relieve counselors for breaks, general camp admin, and other fun camp duties!

If you are interested in volunteering for Camp Independent Firefly, please complete the volunteer interest form at CandleLightersNV.org. Go to the “Make A Difference” section, hover over “Volunteer”, and select

“Camp Independent Firefly”.