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Hello Camp Kesem Members!

Action Items:

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1. Sign up for a "Walk with Me Wednesday"! Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1joawpKiVReDC6cKoLtpls2xJe5QlPJou7EKGpPByO-g/edit?usp=sharing

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2. If you know a Duke Camp Kesem alumni, please share this link with them: https://forms.gle/Y3qkGiKNrw8DSswPA

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3. Kesem SENIORS, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qST66Qe1yBAoaNs96

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4. GBM Slides (11/10/2020): https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zdy_SIPmoXnrwgHU60ZmxctevdVuXrbzRLXdvAY5ijI/edit?usp=sharing

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5. Counselor applications can be found here: https://kesem.force.com/s/?language=en_US

Create an account, then "Pick a Camp" (the session you pick for Duke doesn't matter), then complete your application

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Fun Things to do:​

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1. Sit down with Shounk

Sit downs are backkkkkk! Come hang with Shounk every Wednesday from 6:45-7:30 pm! Come for the whole time or just 5 minutes, we would love to see you!

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Resources

Absence Form

We mentioned this but this year we are going to use an absence form to keep track of attendance at mandatory events.  If you cannot come to a GBM, reunion, training, or other event that is specified as required, please use this form to let us know in advance. 

Suggestion Box

This form is completely anonymous.  We welcome any/all opportunities for improvement, so if you have any ideas to make Kesem better, let us know!

Re-apply to Camp Kesem

Everyone in Kesem needs to reapply to Kesem every year.  However, this application is ~extremely~ low stress!  There will be a brief written piece for you to fill out (the answers for which you can copy and paste from last year). If you have met the expectations regarding accountability and engagement laid out last  year, which the vast majority of you have unless otherwise reached out to, then you have nothing to worry about.  If you have any questions, please let us know.

Counselour Apps later..

Mental Health Resources

We understand that as college students and during a pandemic, things become stressful and difficult. With this, just know you are not alone.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to any member on exec or within Kesem at any time. We are here to support one another.  In addition, here is a link to resources Duke offers. 

Camp Kesem at Duke University is a chapter of a national non-profit that supports children through and beyond a parent’s cancer. For more information, visit our national website.

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Kesem's Core Values:

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  • We are optimistic.

  • We leave a lasting and positive impact.

  • We empower others.

  • We care deeply about the work we do.

  • We are grateful.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement of Beliefs & Principles

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Kesem’s mission of supporting children through and beyond a parent’s cancer, and our vision of ensuring that every child impacted by a parent’s cancer is never alone, can only be realized through an ongoing, steadfast commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in every part of our organization.

To that end, Kesem makes the following commitments:

  • To continually expand the communities we support and work with - our camper families, volunteers, staff, alumni, and supporters - with attention to engaging underrepresented communities.

  • To strive for equity in delivering a transformative, healing, and empowering experience to those communities that recognizes and embraces our differences in race, religion, ability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, family structure, cancer stage or type, or socioeconomic status.

  • To work to ensure that every member of the Kesem community feels safe, loved, and respected.

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Kesem fulfills its commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through daily efforts in the following areas:

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  • Hiring and Professional Development

  • Camp and Year-Round Programming

  • New Program Development

  • Program Evaluation

  • Chapter Expansion

  • Recruitment of camper families, volunteers, board members and supporters

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These efforts are vital to Kesem’s continued success and will be pursued with passion and a lasting pledge to continually improve.

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Check out our summer 2018 video recap for a taste of the Kesem magic!

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CONTACT US

T: (919) 627-1813

E: duke@campkesem.org

036 Bryan Center PO Box 90834, Durham, NC 27708 United States Camp Kesem at Duke University

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