SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP APPLICATION 2026

Summer Adventure Camp aims to engage children in grades Kinder-12th living at our family shelter sites in fun science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) activities.Camp supports each child’s growth and education, while allowing parents to focus on securing work and permanent housing.

This year's camp runs from June 29, 2026 through July 31, 2026
Orientation required for all positons.

Volunteer Lead Counselor must be 16 years and older.
2 week training required
5 week commitment
Total commitment: 7 weeks
Training Dates: June 15th - 26th

Volunteer Counselor must be 14 years and older.
2 week commitment (consecutive weeks preferred but not required)

Location: This is an in-person volunteer opportunity. Our family sites are located throughout the Bay Area in Menlo Park, San Mateo, Daly City and Santa Clara.

Camp Counselor Eligibility Criteria:

Be a high school student between the ages of 14-18
Demonstrate ability to work with children ages 5-14
Volunteer during your scheduled volunteer weeks
Attend an orientation session
Complete the full LifeMoves Volunteer application packet
Must be vaccinated

Camp Counselor Responsibilities include:

Assist in organizing and planning activities, crafts, and games during the program
Ensure the safety of children at all times
Maintain general order and consistency during the program
Work effectively with other counselors, volunteers, staff, and children
Report to Summer Camp Leads and Children’s Services Coordinators
Abide by and enforce camp rules and LifeMoves policies
Enforce, support, and adhere to Summer Camp rules and regulations and all COVID-19 protocols

Please read and acknowledge that you understand the Camp Counselor Eligibility Criteria and Responsibilities.

I understand the eligibility criteria and responsibilities for Summer Adventure Camp Counselors.

Summer Camp Logistics

Mandatory Orientation

All Camp Counselors must attend an orientation to participate in this year's Summer Adventure Camp. These orientation sessions will cover LifeMoves volunteer policies, our mission statement, summer camp procedures, and commonly asked questions.

Orientation sessions will be offered on the following dates:

Sunday, June 7th from 1:30 PM - 3 PM at LifeMoves | Homekey Mountain View (Mountain View)
Saturday, June 13th from 10:30 AM - 12 PM at LifeMoves | First Step for Families (San Mateo)
Tuesday, June 16th from 6 PM - 7:30 PM via Zoom

Please choose which orientation session you will attend.

Summer Camp Sites

This year, Summer Adventure Camp will be hosted at four locations:

Summer Camp @ Family Crossroads | Daly City
Summer Camp @ First Step for Families | San Mateo
Summer Camp @ Haven Family House | Menlo Park
Summer Camp @ Salvation Army | Santa Clara

Reminder: Camp Counselors must commit to at least 2 weeks minimum (consecutive or non-consecutive) of volunteering.

Which location(s) would you prefer to be assigned?

Select the volunteer opportunity you are interested.

Please choose which weeks you can volunteer at camp - 2 weeks minimum.

Basic Info About You

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

Pronouns

Email Address

Phone Number

Phone Type

School Name

Highest Grade Level Completed

Information on Your Parent/Guardian

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

What is their relationship to you?

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Phone Type

Tell Us About Yourself!

Why do you want to volunteer for Summer Adventure Camp?

Do you have experience supervising children? Please explain (i.e., babysitting, tutoring, etc.).

Camp Counselors will be given a Camp T-Shirt for their participation. What t-shirt size do you prefer?

Have you previously volunteered for Summer Adventure Camp or any other LifeMoves volunteer program? If so, which camp site or volunteer program?

Any comments or questions? Add them here!