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Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Who Can Apply?
Tarrant County high school students who will be entering their junior and senior year in the fall. So, it if you a current sophomore or junior, please consider applying. Applicants are recommended by high school officials, sponsoring agencies or youth advisors.
Download 2012 Delegate Application
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Where
Camp CommUNITY is held at the Collin County Adventure Camp
in Anna, Texas.
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When
Camp CommUNITY begins Monday morning June 11 and concludes the afternoon Friday June 15, 2012.
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Cost
The cost of Camp CommUNITY is $300, which includes round-trip transportation on a chartered bus, three meals a day, evening snack, lodging, a 24-hour registered nurse, workshop materials, recreation, and more memories than you can imagine.
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Deadlines
Return completed application to the Multicultural Alliance by May 2, 2012. Please include the $25 non-refundable registration fee payable to the Multicultural Alliance (which will be applied to the $300 camp tuition). Camp tuition must be paid in full by
May 29, 2012. Contact MCA to discuss
other options if this is not possible.
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When do I find out?
Applicants will be notified in May. Once accepted to Camp CommUNITY, further information will be sent to both Delegate and parent/guardian to prepare for the camp experience.
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Financial Aid
Partial scholarships are available to Delegates. However, Delegates are encouraged to earn as much of the camp cost as possible.
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Camp CommUNITY Staff
The dedicated volunteer staff includes college-aged Counselors, adult Advisors and Co-Directors.
The Counselors, many of whom are past Delegates, provide guidance and live with the Delegates in cabins. The Advisors facilitate activities and the Co-Directors manage the overall camp. The entire staff is trained and attentive. Many of the staff members return year after year (some taking personal vacation time) to make this experience possible.
Before completing application, contact MCA:
Download 2012 Volunteer Staff Application
Volunteer Applications due February 29, 2012. All applications received after February 29 will be kept on file in case needed for this year or future years.
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Clothing:
- Light jacket/sweatshirt (Some of the rooms can be chilly)
- Shorts and jeans
- Pajamas
- Underclothing
- T-shirts/shirts
- Bathing suit and cover-up/t-shirt
- Shoes (socks if needed)
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Cabin:
- Bedding - sleeping bag and pillow
OR twin sheets, blanket and pillow
- Soap, toiletries
- Towel and washcloth
- Insect repellent
- Sun block, water bottle, hat
- Alarm clock (not on a cell phone)
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Other Items:
- Flashlight (w/batteries)
- Pen, pencil, stationary, stamps
- Camera (not on a cell phone)
- CDs - with name on them
- Notebook
- Musical instrument
- Cultural item (clothing, music, instrument, picture, etc.)
- Small item to demonstrate your talent for the talent show
- If needed - Medicine - Bring enough medication for the entire duration of Camp CommUNITY. The medical personnel will collect and handle all medicine and distribute it throughout the duration of camp. Please keep medicine in the original packaging/bottle that identifies the prescibing physician (if prescription drug), the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. Please place all medications in a large Ziploc bag and place your name on the bag with permanent marker. If there are any special instructions please write them on a piece of paper and place inside Ziploc bag.
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Other Prep for Camp:
- Learn about your name (origin, meaning, significance, how you got it, etc.)
- If possible, have a conversation with your family to learn more about your cultural heritage
Bolded items - please bring
Other items are recommended
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If you still have questions about Camp CommUNITY, or you or someone you know is interested in attending, please do not hesitate to contact us by email.
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MCA is a human relations organization whose mission is to promote inclusion, diversity and understanding while working toward eliminating bias, bigotry and oppression in our community. Multicultural Alliance | 500 West Seventh Street, Ste 1707, Unit 15, Fort Worth, TX 76102 | phone (817) 332-3271 | fax (817) 332-3272
Email ckimberling@mcatexas.com or adena@mcatexas.com |

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