Association Childcare
Field Trip chaperones are parents or individuals interested in being a helping hand to our day camp leaders on YMCA field trips. Our Day Camp program takes campers ages 5-12 years of age on a variety of field trips across the DFW and Tarrant County area. From the FTW Zoo to Urban Air and even Lego Land, we travel all over to ensure our day campers receive the best summer possible! Chaperones will be assigned to a group along with a YMCA Day Camp Staff. Volunteers will be responsible for: • guiding campers throughout the entire field trip • help lead activities • load campers on and off of the buses • ensure that all campers are accounted for during the duration of the field trip Volunteer must: • Age perimeters: 18+ • Must fill out an online YMCA Volunteer profile • Must pass criminal background check • Must complete Child & Sexual Abuse Training • Must be scheduled assigned to a group with a YMCA Day Camp Staff member • Must communicate with office at least 24 hours in advance if they become unavailable for a scheduled trip
To provide assistance to YMCA Day Camp staff members in assuring a fun and safe field trip experience for our campers.
eshiffler@ymcafw.org or hwinn@ymcafw.org
• Volunteer will be required to work with a group of campers • Communication with campers and Y Staff Member is essential • Wear appropriate clothing for field trip • Child Abuse Training for Volunteers is required
Field trip counselor should contact lead staff member at 24-hours prior to field trip if they are unable to fulfill their commitment.
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