A Week That Can Change Everything

When volunteers sign up for Camp Casco, they expect to make a difference in a child’s life. What they don’t always expect is how much camp will change them.

For some, it is a career-defining experience. Something clicks during the week of campfire songs, belly laughs, and heartfelt conversations, and suddenly, they realize they want to spend their lives working with kids. Some volunteers leave camp feeling inspired to apply to medical school or pursue careers in education. The connections they make and the impact they witness firsthand help them discover a passion for caregiving, teaching, or advocacy.

Relive Your Childhood Camp Experience

For others, camp is a return to something long forgotten: their inner child. In the whirlwind of adulthood, it is easy to lose touch with playfulness, creativity, and simple joy. At Camp Casco, being silly is not just allowed, it is celebrated. One volunteer shared, “This camp is therapeutic for the soul. I find myself connecting with my inner child to get involved in the day-to-day activities.” Many volunteers experience a kind of freedom they have not felt in years, and a well-deserved break from the “real world”. They get the chance to dress up in wild costumes, belt out camp songs, and fully embrace the moment without hesitation or self-consciousness.

Finding Community At Camp Casco

Others come to camp looking to give, but instead, find something they did not even realize they needed: community. Camp Casco is a place where acceptance is not just a promise, it is a way of life. A volunteer reflected, “The environment at camp is extremely welcoming and inclusive. You get to meet genuinely kind and cool people. The days go by almost too fast because of the fun you have there and the great connections you make with both campers and counselors.” Whether you arrive knowing no one or return year after year, camp has a way of making you feel like you belong.

Volunteering at camp is not just about supporting the kids. It is about growing, learning, and finding joy in unexpected places. It is about stepping into a world where kindness and fun take center stage, where laughter echoes through the trees, and where you just might discover a new passion, a lifelong friend, or a part of yourself you thought you had left behind.

As one volunteer put it, “Volunteering at camp is one of the most rewarding ways you can choose to spend your time!”

We couldn’t agree more. There is still time to sign up to volunteer at Camp Casco this summer. Submit your application here.