Volunteer Description for Camp Dos Cabezas, Arizona
Camp Dos Cabezas is currently seeking volunteers to participate in a week long camping experience in the Chiricahua Mountains of Southeast Arizona. The camp provides children from at-risk communities the experience of a lifetime to help them achieve success in their lives. The children, who are generally 10 to 12 years of age, are nominated by their teachers.
Camp Dos Cabezas utilizes educational resources in Arizona and New Mexico, including national and state parks, Native American reservations, museums and private research foundations.
Volunteers who fit the following criteria should contact Mark Lacy at 713-667-6650 to arrange an interview. Positions are limited and applications will be considered in the order they are received.
-Volunteers must first be concerned with the health and safety of the children, and second with promotion of educational interests.
-Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age (Over 21 with college experience preferred).
-Volunteers must participate in all camp activities, including travel, hiking, education, discussion, photography, meal preparation and clean up, camp setup and breakdown, communication, and daily logistics and planning.
-Specific abilities are a plus, such as: first aid training or CPR certification; Spanish proficiency; experience with educational activities or games; specialized fields of study in science, art, history or communications; or, program development.
-Volunteers with special interests are welcome to lead efforts in one of the main camp components, i.e. educational activities, journal writing, or meal preparation.
-Volunteers must attend orientation and other preparation meetings as needed.
-They must also consent to a criminal background check.
An even balance of female and male volunteers is sought. All travel, lodging, admission and meal costs for volunteers will be covered by Camp Dos Cabezas.
Following the camp, volunteers are encouraged to assist in monthly workshops and field trips that are offered to the children throughout the school year.
If you are interested to volunteer during the school year, we can provide information about other camp volunteer opportunities with the Continuing Education Program, which offers field trips and workshops. Opportunities to mentor the children in their studies are also available.
Several camp publications that may be useful are on line as PDFs.
Camp Slide Show 1, Slide Show 2, Slide Show 3
2007 Press Release (PDF 120k)
2007 Camp 1 Itinerary (PDF 106k)
Program Description (120k mb)
Volunteer Description (PDF 112k)
Sponsorship Booklet (PDF 2mb)
Itinerary for Camp Dos Cabezas, May 26 - June 3, 2007
Sat. Travel
Sun. Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Mon. Chiricahua National Monument Visitor Center, Massai Point, Hike Sugar Loaf Mountain
Tues. Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum, Queen Mine Tour, Walking Tour of Bisbee, Hike Natural Bridge Trail
Wed. Cochise Stronghold, Amerind Foundation, Hike Echo Canyon
Thurs. Saguaro National Park, San Xavier del Bac Mission, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Hike to Tumacacori National Historical Park on Juan Bautista National Historic Trail
Fri. Hike Heart of Rocks
Sat. Travel
Sun. San Antonio River Walk
Itinerary for Camp Dos Cabezas-La Ventana, August 4 - 12, 2007
Sat. Travel
Sun. Pueblo Indian Cultural Center
Mon. El Morro National Monument (Inscription Rock), Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave
Tues. Acoma Pueblo (Sky City), La Ventana, Hike Narrows Rim Trail, El Malpais National Monument (Lava Flows)
Wed. Petrified Forest National Park
Thurs. Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial, Gallup Cultural Center, Zuni Nation
Fri. Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, Canyon de Chelly National Monument (Navajo Nation), Hike White House Ruins
Sat. Travel
Sun. San Antonio River Walk
Camp Dos Cabezas
Cultural Crossroads Youth Education Program
Presented by Houston Institute for Culture
Contact: HOUSTON INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE at info@houstonculture.org.
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