Horizons' mission is to create and sustain person-centered opportunities for people with special needs where they live, learn, work and play.
Horizons has multiple opportunities available to UConn Students with their Weekends in the Country Program!
Become a volunteer with Campus Connections!
You’ll spend a few hours during the weekends working with campers. You will have the opportunity to teach arts and crafts, cooking, exercise, and science to campers and gain one on one connections with the individuals you work with!
Apply to volunteer: https://forms.gle/18mSrcX7BkKQm5S78
Work for Camp Horizons! – Become a Weekend in the Country Camp Counselor!
As a Weekends Cabin Counselor, live and work alongside a group of individuals with developmental disabilities from Saturday-Sunday. Support our campers in a variety of activities, including: Sports, Arts, Music, Drama, Theme Days, etc. Great part time job for those looking for rewarding work with a flexible schedule. Make friends, have fun, and create a positive impact on our campers' lives.
Camp runs every other weekend. Staff work from 8am Saturday through 5pm Sunday. Staff and campers sleep on grounds in cabins during Saturday night. Pay is a stipend rate of $175.00 per weekend worked. Room and Board provided. We are happy to assist in working towards needed internship, college credit, or community service hours. Join Us!
Find out more information online at www.horizonsct.org.
For more information, contact: Community Outreach at uconn.co.campconn@gmail.com