Our Medical Volunteers are Priceless!

Every week our Body Shop (the camp’s onsite infirmary) is filled with eager medical volunteers. These volunteers are the backbone of our medical program.  Each session taking care of over 100 campers with a variety of complex medical needs requires a group of individuals who are all focused on the health and medical safety of our CAMPERS.

Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and specialties. Some of our volunteers have been coming to camp for many years and some are experiencing camp for the first time. There is always near instant camaraderie and team work found in the Body Shop. Together these individuals administer medications, perform procedures, and oversee the health and wellbeing of each and every camper.

Our volunteers certainly do not shy away from hard work and long hours. They also don’t shy away from having loads of fun with the campers. Many know the campers from either a hospital or clinic setting, where the environment is a bit less playful. It is pure joy to watch as these campers see their nurses and doctors on stage in the talent show, singing at meal times, and just generally goofing around.  There is a true bond that is formed when the campers share a boat ride with a nurse, or tell stories together at cabin chat. These experiences can then be remembered the next time they are together at the hospital.

There is no doubt that the nurses and doctors that volunteer their time are a big part of the magic of Double H Ranch. They are constantly watching over the safety of the campers while providing medical care in a “behind the scenes” way so the campers can be KIDS for the week.

For more information on our Body Shop visit our Medical Care section.

Partnering Up

in

2010.

2010 has been an integral year for the Saratoga Springs-based Partners group.  Formalizing the leadership committee in 2010 was just the beginning of the many ways they plan to help continue to make available the amazing and FREE programs that the Ranch offers to children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses.

The Partners took their first annual “Road trip to the Ranch!” during camp Session 3. By familiarizing themselves more with the property, services, and most importantly, campers, they came out of the woods as stronger advocates for the cause we all work so hard for.

Their goal this year for the annual Boogie off Broadway event was not only to raise money for the Ranch but to host a dance party with an affordable ticket price to attract many never before attendees. That it did!  There were close to 250 guests, including many new faces and all smiles as they boogied down at their Key-West themed party at the new Saratoga Winery.  All shared laughs, enjoyed margaritas and made their own cheeseburgers among the tiki paradise!

We hope that you’ll join us this Fall at our annual Monster Mash and one-of-a-kind House Crawl!  For more information on upcoming Partners’ events visit the Events Calendar.

The Partners group was formed as an extension of the Double H Ranch. Their mission is to raise awareness and increase funding for Ranch programs through memberships and local events. Partners members receive discounts to Partners-sponsored events. 

To learn more about becoming a Partners member today click here.

For more information about Partners events or becoming a member, call Corporate and Special Events Manager, 518-696-5921 ex. 228 or e-mail partnersinfo@doublehranch.org.