Welcome to the Summer Internship Program!

Teamwork makes the dream work!

This webpage was created to provide you with all the information and resources you need to know before the internship begins.

To-Do List

1

Read & Explore

Read all information included in the acceptance letter and explore all the information on this page.
2

Support Letter (Due April 5th)

Check out the fundraising tab below for details and requirements. Example support letters are included to get an idea of how to write your own. Share letter with Ruth at ruth@campdaniel.org for editing and approval by April 5th.
3

Email Bio & Photo

Write a short bio about yourself and find a photo of yourself and email it to Annissa. annissa@campdaniel.org (You should be the only person in the photo) This will used to create your personal fundraising page.
4

Mail by April 17th

Mail out approved Support Letter
Include: Approved letter, donation slip, and pre-stamped & addressed return envelope (optional)
5

Communicate

Reach out if you have any questions about the fundraising process. We are here to help!

Important Dates

April 5th

Finish Support Letter and Submit to Ruth for approval

April 17th

Latest letter should be mailed out.

May 17th

50% of funds due ($400)

June 17th

100% of funds paid-in-full ($800)

June 17th - Aug 6th

Program in Session

1.) Support Letter - Due April 5th

To begin raising support, you will need to write and send out a Support Letter. This is a one-page letter that engages your potential supporters on a personal level. It is very important to make the personal connection and one of the best ways to do this is to engage the readers in a story.

Letter Requirements:

  • Letters should be 1-2 pages (Quality over Quantity)
  • Topics you should talk about in your letter are: who you are; how God is working in your life; the impact Camp Daniel and/or the disability community has had on your life (if this is not your first time at camp); your journey to making your decision to participate in the program; and to make a direct ask for financial, emotional, and spiritual support. Check out example letters below!
  • Engage the readers in a story
  • Include 2-3 meaningful pictures that are relevant to your writing
  • Once you are finished send to Ruth to be edited and approved | ruth@campdaniel.org
  • Download, Edit and Print the Donation Slip and put one in each letter. Download below.
  • Once you are approved, you will be able to send out your support letter to family, friends, church members, etc.

TIP: Use Google Docs to write your letter as this will allow you to share it with Ruth to make the editing process easier.

2.) Online Fundraising Page

Annissa will create a Personal Fundraising Page for you that will work similarly to GoFundMe! (So do NOT create a GoFundMe page!) She will use your support letter and pictures provided by you to create your page. Once this is completed she will send you the link to share. All money raised will be reflected on your online page.

Write a short bio about yourself, along with a photo(s) of you, and email it to Annissa. This bio will appear on your Personal Fundraising Page and Camp Daniel’s social media. (You should be the only person in the photo)

Example: www.campdaniel.org/intern/caleb-bazett-jones

3.) Social Media

Share your personal fundraising page on social media and here’s why!

Advantages: Broader Audience. Fast & ongoing communication. An excellent advantage to raising money through social media is the way it can broaden the number of people who are informed about why you are raising funds. Many people whom you might not keep in touch with on a regular basis may still have a desire to be involved with you on this journey. Promoting your trip through social media is a quick way to spread the word that people can be involved. Social media is also a great way to keep people posted as you go.

Disadvantages: Less Personal. A key element to raising support for you mission trip is relationship. Fundraising is about so much more than promoting a cause or reaching a goal: it’s about people coming together to serve God.

 

Tips Tips Tips !

  • Share Your Story – Building and sharing the story of what you are doing and why you are doing it is the most important factor in a successful fundraising campaign. Let people in on why you’re doing this program, why you need their support and what you’ll do with it. Be transparent with your supporters about what your goal for the trip is and how their donation will help you accomplish it.
  • Add Photos – We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words, so use them to help tell your story. Include pictures of yourself, where you’re going and what you’ll be doing in your social media posts
  • Get People to Share – We all have an inner circle of people who love and support us – they’ll be the foundation of your fundraising efforts. Get them excited about sharing your mission story on their social media.
  • A Lazy Solution – It won’t be enough to just promote your mission trip through social media platforms. Social media is the easiest way to get the word out to lots of people at once, but easy doesn’t always mean effective. Don’t shy away from the hard work of communicating with individuals, and writing your support letter.
  • One-on-One Meetings – Set up meetings one-on-one with people to share what God has called you to do and invite them to partner with you. People who have relationship with you will want to be a part of what you are doing.
  • Follow Up – It’s not uncommon when asking someone to support your mission trip to get a response along these lines: “Oh, yes! We want to give – let me talk to my husband about the amount, and I’ll get back to you.” It’s so great to have people eager to give, but it’s very important that you follow up with them. People are busy and can easily forget.

4.) Thank You Letters

Arguably, the most important step is to send out thank you letters or find another way to say thank you for the financial, emotional, and spiritual support that your supporters have given. Saying thank you will always go a long way with those who have supported you. If you do not say thank you, the testimony you claim to have will have little to no effect on those that supported you

Arrival

Arrival at Camp Daniel’s Little Newton Lake campus is on June 17th.

W10541 Army, Ln Athelstane, WI 54104

Please arrive between 10 AM – 11AM. If you are running early or late please get in contact with us!

Pre-Weeks & 5 Weeks of Camp

In the days before camp, all interns take part in training sessions to prepare for camp. You’ll learn how each activity area runs, how to support your cabins, and get tools to deal with all the ups and downs of camp. Interns will also work alongside staff in the last-minute preparations of camp. The pre-camp days are also a time to build relationships to create a strong, unified team.

Once summer camp starts, the real fun begins. Interns get the chance to lead through relationship building; this means loving, helping, and having fun with the campers and counselors placed in your cabin each week. Interns also play a fundamental role in leading many areas of camp. You’ll facilitate training volunteers, setting up and running activities, participating in theme meal shows and entertainment, supporting counselors in the cabins, and more. Ultimately Interns lead by encouraging, supporting, and engaging volunteers and campers in the cabins and at each activity at camp.

Departure

The program will end on Sunday, August 6th after a final team meeting to debrief and reflect on the experiences everyone had throughout the summer.

Packing List

Must Bring

  • The final amount of money you owe
  • Clothing for all weather types
  • Clothing that can get dirty while working.
  • Swimsuit 
  • Bedding for twin bed. We recommend brining a foam topper, sheet set and blankets.
  • Bath towels, wash cloths, hand towels, pillow, sheets and blankets.
  • Sunscreen, and insect repellant.
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Flashlight, Bible, watch (highly recommended), alarm clock, extension cord, 3 prong adaptor and fan
  • Whistle; if you were a counselor at a previous camp, bring the one you were issued in previous years, if you do not have it we will give you one.
  • Lanyard
  • Water bottle
  • Shower shoes (Flip flops)
  • Tennis Shoes

Dress modestly – No midriff baring shirts, yoga pants, leggings, spaghetti straps, or short shorts. Remember that revealing attire can be sexually stimulating to many of our campers and we will be setting the standards for all other counselors. All suits must be modest. Any two piece suit must be worn with a colored t-shirt.

Pro Tips

  • Foam bed topper – life saver!
  • 2 shower towels, swim towel, hand towel
  • Rug for by bunk
  • Another tip is to bring clothes in a bin or laundry basket. Digging through a suitcase can get messy fast. The more organized you are the better.

Do Not Bring

  • Tobacco
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • Firearms

Theme Clothes

Camp Daniel takes pride in going above and beyond in everything we do, so participation in theme meals and themed events is required of all interns.  This means you will be required to dress up for every meal for all five weeks, so come prepared! Please bring whatever you have for theme clothes. We will also be going through camp’s theme clothes before camp so you can claim your outfits for the summer if you do not have anything. 

  • Breakfast on the farm – Open to interpretation. 
  • Pep Rally – Red or blue team (we will tell you your team) 
  • Hunting Camp – Open to interpretation.
  • Formal Night – Guys, bring your own dress pants, formal shoes, and white button down dress shirt. Girls bring your own dress shoes.
  • Fiesta – Open to interpretation.
  • ChristmasOpen to interpretation.
  • 50’s – Guys, bring jeans, plain white tee, and converse if you have them. Girls, open to interpretation.
  • Pirate – Open to interpretation.
  • Western – Open to interpretation.
  • German Oktoberfest – Open to interpretation.
  • Italian Wedding – Open to interpretation.

Scheduled Time-Off

During the weeks before camp starts, there will be scheduled free time and group activities to break-up our training sessions. During the five weeks of camp, each person will have scheduled time off to rest to help prevent burnout. On the weekends, there will be scheduled time-off for your personal free time.

Leaving Grounds

During the whole duration of your time at Camp Daniel, interns are not permitted to leave the grounds without the approval of an Intern Program Director. If you wish to leave the grounds during the pre-weeks, a weekend, or scheduled time-off, it needs to be approved with an Intern Program Director.