Programs
REACH Ministries provides holistic opportunities for REACH families to experience love, hope and courage. Browse through the following programs to learn more:
REACH Camp
REACH Camp is dedicated to serving children infected by HIV/AIDS. This camp provides a safe haven for families, free from financial obligation and social threats. REACH has developed a strong organizational team drawn from Children's Hospital of Seattle and Regional Medical Center, Madigan Army Medical Center, MultiCare and professionals in the community, as well as university and college students. We currently serve children and families in 15 states across the United States.
Each year, camp is a tremendous celebration! Camp starts the Wednesday before Labor Day for high school campers only, who spend the first two High School Leadership Days participating in team building activities. All family members arrive Friday and stay though 2 pm on Labor Day. Volunteers may indicate in their application whether they are interested in the entire 6 days, the 4 all-family days only, or fewer days as a Rover. Volunteers must attend one Saturday summer training session. See application below for details!
VOLUNTEERS
Click here for the REACH Camp Application, and more information on training and other requirements.
REACH FAMILIES ONLY
To register electronically, please save and download these forms onto your computer. The Family Registration Form and the Guest Registration Form can be filled out and emailed to info@reachministries.org for each family unit and guest. All other forms must be filled out manually and faxed or mailed with legal signatures. (Fax: 253.274.9657) If you would like registration forms mailed to you, please call the REACH Camp Director at 253.383.7616, or toll free 1.877.439.1720.
To submit an online payment of your taxable registration fee of $25 per camper, click here. Otherwise make your check payable to REACH, and submit it with your forms: Attn: REACH Camp Director, 309 South G Street, Tacoma, WA 98405. Please note on your check, "Family Camp Registration Fee". (Scholarship funding available and determined on basis of need.)
Downloadable forms:
For each family unit:
Camp Family Registration Form
For each guest accompanying the family, to be attached to the Family Registration Form:
Camp Guest Registration Form
For each family requesting flight transportation assistance:
Flight Transportation Request
For each legal adult or guardian (or to be signed by legal guardian for minors if no legal guardian attending):
Release of Images for Fundraising
Non-Negotiable Confidentiality Contract for Families
For each camper (adults and minors):
Camp Medical Forms (3 pages)
Activities Liability Waiver (contact the Camp Director for a copy of this form)
All forms and payments must be received by August 2, 2010.
We appreciate your feedback! If you'd like to fill out a Six Month Family Camp Survey please call toll free 1.877.439.1720, email us at info@reachministries.org.
Mentoring
REACH Mentoring provides a space for REACH youth, teens and young adults to experience companionship, encouragement and honest conversation with a Christian friend and role model. REACH mentors are at the forefront of those who carry the legacy of relationships and support that REACH strives for with its families.
Many mentors speak both of the meaningfulness of their own contribution, and that of what they experience while walking alongside a REACH kid. One mentor says, "I think it's important to live a life not just focused on myself. One of the things I love about mentoring is that I really have to be selfless to love and serve my mentee." To learn more about some of our mentors, check out our Volunteer of the Month page–many are mentors who have demonstrated an unparalleled compassion and dedication to REACH kids.
If you are a REACH family member interested in receiving a mentor for yourself or your child, please contact Mentoring Director Pam Wenz.
If you are interested in volunteering as a mentor, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- At least 21 years of age
- A follower of Christ
- Fill out application
- Attend Mentor Training
- Pass screening by Mentoring Director
We especially need volunteers for this program who are living in or willing to drive to King County.
Apply to volunteer as a mentor.
For more information about this program, contact Mentoring Director.
Life Skills
In response to the changing needs and environment of REACH families, particularly the growing population of young adults, REACH is in the midst of creating a new program to equip our young adults with independent living skills, including financial and meal planning, career development, and Bible Study. Please check back for more information!
Family Services
Family Services encompasses the body of care, service and support that the staff provides REACH families throughout the year. The Family Services staff organizes regular visits and modes of correspondence to engage and support the families it serves, offering additional resources and entry into other REACH programs as necessary. The Family Services staff is also developing a "Road Map" for teens and young adults to aid them in the exploration of who they are, who they would like to be, and how to make that happen. This process is intended to help them better understand and achieve "God's Best" for their lives.
Meet the Family Services staff.
Activities
The Activities program is intended to provide our teens, young adults and their families with opportunities for fun and fellowship, as well as the space to engage and discover God's creation. Such activities may include a family picnic, teen camping trip, or perhaps a trip to the Seattle Aquarium.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of these activities, you must attend a training session. Contact the Director of Programs and Services for more information.
High School
The REACH High School program is a volunteer program for local high school students who in engage in HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, fundraising for REACH, and community services projects. REACH "clubs" currently exist in two high schools: Gig Harbor High School and Bellarmine Preparatory School.
If you are interested in joining a club or starting one at your school, contact the Director of Programs and Services for more information.