TACO

TACO

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Orange, VA
The Therapeutic Adventure Camp of Orange, also known as TACO, is located in Orange Virginia. It is a 4-H sponsored event run by a committee of volunteers. The program serves special needs youth ages 9-19 that are Orange County residents. The campers participate in activities such as horseback riding, arts and crafts, and horse education. TACO offers a week long summer camp and Spring and Fall camp days.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Arts and Craft Leader Wanted

The 4H Therapeutic Adventure Camp of Orange is looking for a volunteer to lead our arts and crafts station at camp.

Our current craft leader is unable to attend camp this year, however she is willing to continue the planning and organization of the station prior to camp. At this time we are looking for some who could assist with the planning but be the primary person responsible the week of camp. 


Responsibilities include: 

  • Helping to plan and prepare daily craft activities 
  • Setting up the craft station each morning
  • Cleaning up the craft station after camp each day
  • Assisting campers with making crafts
  • Assisting other craft volunteers with helping campers
  • You will have three groups of approximately five students each


Volunteer Requirements: 

  • Available July 11-15, 2016 from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm
  • At least 16 years of age
  • Have an interest in arts and crafts activities  
  • Attend a training session and committee interview
  • Meet with committee prior to camp to plan arts and crafts activities
  • Experience working with children (preferred)

Past examples of our arts and crafts activities have been: making stepping stones, painting sea shells, making key chains, decorating horse shoes, making picture frames, and MANY other activities! 

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like more information please contact Jessica Harlow at (540)308-0433 or4HTACO@gmail.com.

Horse Education Leader Wanted

Horse Education Leader Wanted

The 4H Therapeutic Adventure Camp of Orange is looking for an adult to teach our horse education session at camp.


Responsibilities include: 
  • Helping to prepare daily lesson 
  • Setting up horse education station prior to camp each morning
  • Cleaning up the horse education station after camp each day
  • teaching three groups of approximately five students each


Volunteer Requirements: 
  • Available July 11-15, 2016 from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have at least 5 years horse experience 
  • Attend a training session and committee interview 
  • Meet with committee prior to camp to plan horse education lessons
  • Safe ground handing practices with horses 
  • Experience working with children (preferred) 

Past examples of our horse education lessons have been: finger painting body parts of the horse, grooming, learning about tack, breeds, disciplines, markings and colorings.

If you are interested in applying for this position or would like more information please contact Jessica Harlow at (540)308-0433 or 4HTACO@gmail.com.