Volunteer camp counselors needed to support our one-week summer camp program and earn 140+ service hours. MDA Summer Camp provides an incredibly unique experience for both the campers and the volunteers who serve as counselors. The week-long residential programs offer kids ages 8-17 living with neuromuscular disease a completely inclusive environment to freely express who they are and fully participate in summer camp activities designed to be adaptive for all abilities. Counselors play a vital role in the execution of MDA Summer Camp, engaging in the traditional summer camp experience alongside the campers, through adaptive activities, games, dances, mealtimes and more, all while also supporting their physical, emotional, social, and personal care needs. Counselors remain onsite for the duration of the session; housing and meals are provided.
In addition to bringing joy to campers, this fantastic opportunity allows volunteers to gain high-quality, field-based experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical professions, education, recreation, and family social sciences, as well as earning them extensive volunteer hours. While interested Volunteers are welcome to apply to any MDA Summer Camp session across the nation, the session closest to UW Tacoma is:
WA – YMCA Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor, WA
Saturday, June 20- Friday, June 26, 2026
Volunteer Application Deadline: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Camp Director: Meg Elliott – melliott@mdausa.org
Check out MDA.org/summer-camp to learn about Summer Camp’s impact on MDA families and Volunteers.