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Join the SCAMP community by volunteering, staying connected, or helping others discover our summer camp.

Volunteer With SCAMP

Volunteers play a vital role in bringing our events to life! From set-up and registration to cheering on participants and helping behind the scenes, event volunteers help create memorable experiences for our SCAMP community.

We’re currently preparing for upcoming volunteer opportunities for Walk & Roll and our Golf Classic. Please check back soon for event details and volunteer sign-up information.

Looking for National Honor Society (NHS) hours, school service hours, or group volunteer opportunities? We’d love to connect! Reach out to our team to learn more about how you can get involved and make an impact.

Why Volunteer With SCAMP?

Volunteering with SCAMP is more than lending a hand — it’s being part of something meaningful.

When you volunteer, you gain:

  • A chance to make a real, visible impact at community events
  • Service hours for school, NHS, or group requirements
  • Hands-on experience in event support and teamwork
  • New connections with a caring, community-minded network
  • The joy of knowing you helped create a great day for our SCAMPers

Whether you’re volunteering solo, with friends, or as part of a group, your time helps make our events unforgettable. Please contact Amy Darnell at [email protected].

Check back here for event volunteer opportunities.

Clarkston SCAMP is Hiring!

Are you looking to have a rewarding summer and make a difference within the community? Clarkston SCAMP is looking for team members to help create the ultimate day camp experience specifically designed for individuals with disabilities ranging in ages from 3 to 50+.

Apply now to be part of a summer where everyone belongs and every day is a new adventure! 

Apply online below.

What is SCAMP?

Clarkston SCAMP is a 15 day summer camp for individuals with disabilities. SCAMP offers a day camp experience for individuals from 3 to 50+ years old. SCAMPers participate in a variety of different community experiences including field trips, park outings, swimming, boating, art, music, and motor skills.

When is SCAMP?

Inservice Dates: June 15 – June 18

Camp Dates: June 22 – July 29 (No SCAMP the week of July 6)

Who can work at SCAMP?

We are currently hiring Lead Teachers, Adult Aides, Student Aides, and are accepting applications for Volunteers at this time.

If you have any questions regarding working at Clarkston SCAMP, please contact:

Laura Monticello, SCAMP Camp Program Director

Email: [email protected], Phone: 248-623-5703

SCAMP Lead Teacher

Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 8:15 AM – 2:15 PM, plus 1 weekly flex hour for group planning and communication.

Role Overview: Lead Teachers will supervise and oversee SCAMPers and staff throughout the summer program. Lead teachers will be responsible for the well being of SCAMPers and will support SCAMPers with daily living tasks and administer medications as needed. Lead teachers are responsible to create weekly camp schedules and implement daily activities for a small group of 6 to 10 SCAMPers.

Qualifications: Certified educators are eligible to apply for a lead teacher position including: special education teachers and general education teachers with valid teaching certificates, school psychologists, school social workers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school counselors, and administrators. Lead Teachers will be trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (provided by the district) and must be able to demonstrate effective behavior prevention and de-escalation strategies.  Hourly Rate: $28/hour

If you are interested in working as a substitute teacher for SCAMP this summer, please contact:

Laura Monticello, Clarkston SCAMP Camp Director

Email: [email protected] or (248) 623-5703

SCAMP Adult Aide

Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 8:45 AM – 2:15 PM (5.5 hours per day)

Role Overview: Adult aides will support Lead Teachers and SCAMPers as needed. Adult aides must have the ability to follow specific behavior and medical plans. If necessary, physical tasks such as pushing a wheelchair, transferring a student in and out of a wheelchair, assisting in toileting students, changing diapers and handling personal hygiene needs of SCAMPers as needed or medically invasive procedures such as catheterization, feeding tubes, etc. may be required.

Requirements: This position is open to applicants who will be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma by June 22, 2026. Staff must be able to work with a variety of staff and SCAMPers. Staff can lift 40 pounds. Staff will be trained in non-violent crisis intervention and must deal with problems including volatile situations. Adult Aides will be trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (provided by the district) and must be able to demonstrate effective behavior prevention and de-escalation strategies.

Hourly Rate:

Tier 1 – $20/hour for current paraprofessionals in any district

Tier 2 – $17/hour for all other applicants.

SCAMP Student Aide

Schedule: Monday – Wednesday, 8:45 AM – 2:15 PM (5.5 hours per day)

Role Overview: Student Aides are responsible for assisting SCAMPers under the guidance and direction of the group’s Lead Teacher. Student Aides should be compassionate and understanding of the unique needs of all SCAMPers.

Qualifications: Student aide positions are open to students who will have completed 8th grade and are at least 14 years old by June 22, 2026.

Hourly Rate: $14/hour

SCAMP Volunteer

SCAMP Schedule: Monday – Wednesday from 8:45 AM – 2:15 PM

Role Overview: Volunteers will assist SCAMPers under the guidance and direction of the group’s Lead Teacher.

Qualifications: Volunteers must currently be 12 years or older. Volunteers may be eligible to earn hours towards service log with supervisor approval.

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Registration Opens April, 11th 2026

Sponsoring a camp activity at SCAMP is more than a donation—it’s becoming part of the heart of our mission. For 50 years, SCAMP has been a place where children and adults with special needs can explore, grow, laugh, and shine. As we begin the next 50, your support helps carry this legacy forward with even more creativity, connection, and joy.

Activity sponsors bring the best of camp to life—art that sparks imagination, music that brings smiles, sensory play that comforts and engages, and special events our SCAMPers remember long after summer ends. Your gift provides the materials and enrichment that make these moments possible.

Most importantly, you’re helping build a future where every SCAMPer feels celebrated, supported, and inspired. Together, we can make the next 50 years extraordinary. Thank you for being part of the magic and for helping us continue a legacy of inclusion, joy, and life-changing experiences.

SCAMP’s Summer Shindig Returns for 2026!

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Hosted by Jim & Audrey Tanner at their beautiful home

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, great food, and incredible company — all in support of our SCAMPers!

Evening Highlights:

  • 6:00 PM – Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment
  • 7:00 PM – Live Auction
  • Following Auction – Strolling dinner, music, games, and Silent Auction
  • Dedication Table – Donate SCAMP Camp Wish List items
  • 10:00 PM – Evening concludes

Parking & Shuttle Information:
Parking will be available at Springfield Plains Elementary School.
Shuttles to the event will run from 5:45 PM until the end of the evening.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you as we build the next 50 years of SCAMP!

Get ready to move, groove, and give back! Join us for Walk & Roll 2026—our beloved community event celebrating SCAMP and supporting our mission to provide a safe, fun summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. 

This FREE, family-friendly event invites participants to walk or roll (no bikes, please) around the track to earn raffle tickets for amazing prizes.

Enjoy music, food trucks, a bounce house, and our popular Dog Contest ($5 entry per pup)! While admission is free, you can purchase t-shirts, raffle tickets, and food, or make a donation to support SCAMP.

Don’t miss your chance to help your school win the Golden Shoe Award for the highest participation—be sure to check in at your school’s table!

Rain or shine, we’ll Walk, Roll, and Build the Next 50 Together!

Tee up for a great cause at the 38th Annual SCAMP Golf Classic! Join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit—all in support of Clarkston SCAMP, a summer camp for children and adults with disabilities.

Golfers will enjoy a beautiful day on the course at The Fountains, complete with exciting contests, prizes, refreshments, and a delicious lunch and dinner. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just out for some fun, this event is a hole-in-one for everyone who loves supporting a great cause.

Your participation helps SCAMP continue to provide a safe, enriching, and joyful camp experience for our amazing SCAMPers.

Don’t miss this community favorite—gather your team, mark your calendars, and join us on Friday, September 11th, for a day that makes a difference!

Please join us for  one of SCAMP’s most meaningful traditions — VIP Day. VIP Day is a special opportunity to gather with the community members, partners, and supporters who help make SCAMP possible, while looking ahead to the future we are building together.

VIP Day offers a behind-the-scenes look at SCAMP in action, sharing stories that highlight the impact of our programs and the people we serve. It is a time to recognize leadership, partnership, and generosity, and to celebrate the relationships that will carry SCAMP forward for the next 50 years.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, as we reflect on our journey, celebrate those who make a difference today, and honor the individuals and organizations shaping SCAMP’s future. The morning will conclude with the presentation of our SCAMP VIP Awards, recognizing outstanding champions of our mission.

Event Details

  • 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | SCAMP Program Highlights & Refreshments
  • 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | SCAMP VIP Awards Ceremony

VIP Day is our heartfelt thank you to the supporters, partners, and champions — past, present, and future — who are helping build the next chapter of SCAMP. We would be honored to celebrate with you.

Join us for SCAMP’s Giving Gala 2026!

Saturday, November 7, 2026

The Nova Room at Venue One Eleven in Holly

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, great food, and incredible company — all in support of our SCAMPers!

Evening Highlights:

  • 6:00 PM – Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment
  • 7:00 PM – Live Auction
  • Following Auction – Dinner, music, and Silent Auction
  • 10:00 PM – Evening concludes

Complimentary Valet Service:
Please enter the circular drive to take advantage of our complimentary valet service.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you as we build the next 50 years of SCAMP!