Camp KesemCollege student-run summer camp for children ages 6-16 with a parent with cancer. They provide sports, drama, arts and crafts, and outdoor mini adventures. "Cabin chats" offer opportunities to get emotional support and talk to others like them.
BYU or
1600 S. Left Hand Fork Road Settlement Canyon Toole, UT 84074 70.5 miles from BYU [email protected] Director: Jordan Ward (208) 760-1250 Director: Keely Burnette (360) 643-3968 |
Fill out the following application:
July 7-15 and/or August 13-19
Or you can contact them to plan the camp for next year. |
CASA
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Central Utah Veterans Home1551 Main Street
Payson, UT 84651 16.4 miles from BYU (801) 465-5400 Katie Partridge (801) 465-5400 [email protected] |
They have 7 CTRS's and good funding. The CTRS there said it's her favorite place she's worked and tons of fun!
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They are open:
Tuesday 8:30 AM-6:30 PM Wednesday 8 AM-1 PM Thursday 2:30-6:30 PM Friday 8:30 AM-2:30 PM Saturday 8:30 AM-1 PM |
Courage ReinsCome work with horses and those with disabilities, no prior experience needed. This is a great opportunity to be basically trained in equine therapy by professionals and change people's lives with these beautiful animals!
5870 W. 10400 N.
Highland, UT 84003 17.4 miles from BYU (801) 756-8900 No Recreational Therapist Will Marriott is a good contact Regular volunteers need to commit to working with one client, in one lesson, once a week per minimum. For those who are shorter term, such as a 30 hour project, you need to fill out a different application. Everyone needs training, take a quiz, and contact Courage Reins to arrange a visit. |
Kids Respite CareCare for children with disabilities on Friday or Saturday nights to allow their parents to have a break.
475 W. 260 N.
Orem, UT 84057 6.5 miles from BYU (801) 221-9930 Director: Rachael Fuller (314) 606-5735 Director: Benjamin Walter (870) 826-6281 Sign up online: Friday and Saturday nights.
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National Abilities Center1000 Ability Way
Park City, UT 84060 41.3 miles from BYU (435) 659-3991 [email protected] Tracy Meier, CTRS (435) 649-3991 [email protected] Fill out the general application and read the volunteer handbook. Check the volunteer training schedule for Fall 2017. |
Paint a WishVolunteers teach simple art techniques and do crafts with children with medical conditions with a group on a weekly basis. Volunteer provide friendship and a creative outlet for these precious children through their unique trials.
Location Varies
Provo, UT 84602 [email protected] Director: Romney Hanson (801) 821-3954 Director: Kira Nielson (801) 803-1808 Bring driver's license or passport to 2010 or 2330 WSC to fill out a background check and then contact program directors by email. There are one-on-one meetings between individuals and families, with a semester social activity for all the children and their families. |
Salt Lake County Adaptive Recreation |