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Rad Fat Adventure Camp Applications
We are currently accepting applications for Cabin Leaders and Session Presenters for Rad Fat Adventure Camp 2027! These folks help make camp warm, welcoming, fun, and… campy!
Cabin leaders support camp by creating a welcoming and supportive cabin environment in addition to supporting camp programming. Leaders help camp connections blossom while supporting camp logistics.
Session presenters/hosts bring the fun (more fun!) to camp! We welcome presentations from basic to wild and out-there - let your creativity and passions shine. We love seeing the cool sessions our community puts together.
Cabin Leaders
Cabin leaders are the heart of camp. You will generally be staying in the same cabin as your campers (~20), or very close by. Your role is to facilitate a supportive, warm, and fun camp experience by helping your campers navigate camp and make connections. You also support camp programming through set up, clean up, and making sure session presenters have everything they need to run their session.
Cabin Leader Responsibilities:
Create an environment that supports connection among campers
Greet campers during arrival and assist with settling in
Orient campers to camp (basic overview of camp layout, schedule)
Serve as the first point of contact for your cabin(s) (up to 20 campers) for a range of possible issues from logistical to interpersonal
Attend pre-camp training for leaders
Arrive early on Friday (between noon and 1pm) to help set up & help with camp breakdown
Oversee final cabin clean up
Support session hosts with what they need to run their session
What we’re looking for in cabin leaders:
Friendly, warm, welcoming hosts
Experience facilitating groups
Experience and comfort navigating conflict
Problem solver and helper
What camp leaders receive as a thank you for serving:
We cover 50% of the main weekend cost (Friday-Sunday)
First opportunity to purchase the extended weekend (for the cost difference: $225)
We anticipate that leaders will be able to participate in most of the camp activities as a camper
Session Presenters
Session presenters are rad fat campers! Our programming is all camper led so we are not currently accepting sessions from people who do not plan to attend as a camper. As a thank you for presenting, session presenters receive a presenter rate of $295 for the main weekend or $495 for the extended stay) and are encouraged to apply for a scholarship if the cost of camp is a barrier.
We want to offer a wide range of types of camp activities as well as sessions that make the most of the amenities we have on site: outdoors, physical activity, crafts, community, games, kayaking / canoeing, pool activities, and more. Our ideal sessions are at the intersection of fat identity/community and classic camp vibes (nature, crafts, fun). We welcome creativity and want to showcase our community’s interests and skills. You are welcome to check out the amenities at Camp Courage and please feel free to contact us with any questions to help you plan your session.
Here is a non-exclusive list of sessions we would love to see proposals for:
Nature based activities: hiking, kayaking/canoeing, forest bathing, painting naturescapes
Games: board or card games, yard games, DnD one shot for beginners
Pool activities: water volleyball, fat float
Other physical activity: dance class, skits/improv, archery
Arts & Crafts: fiber arts (embroidery, crochet, knitting), linograph printmaking, junk journaling, perler bead keychains, zine making, nature photography, t-shirt alteration for fat bodies
Embodiment: meditation, somatic processing, processing body grief
Community building: facilitated discussions various aspects of navigating life as a fat person, open mic night
Session presenter responsibilities
Plan your activity for approximately a 90-120 minute session (physical activities should be a maximum of 60 min of total physical activity - plan for breaks, intro time, time to chat with other participants as part of the session.)
Provide session title, description, and bio for camp website and schedule
Work with camp organizers to source affordable supplies if needed
Set up, host, and clean up your session
What we’re looking for in session presenters
Ability to instruct and support a range of learning levels in your topic
An understanding of modifications / adaptations related to your session to be as inclusive as possible. This includes options for all body sizes, dis/ability levels, and experience levels
Comfort and/or experience leading your activity (perfection not required!)