Jamestown News - March 13, 2024

Women’s History Month: The Mendenhall teachers

By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

Before there was Greensboro or High Point, there was the up-and-coming settlement of Jamestown.

In an article in a local newspaper in 1961, Mrs. Leo Palmer Sr. noted that in 1807 Jamestown (pop. 150) was known as a literary and education center with several academies, colleges and a literary society.

There were three medical schools run by doctors Coffin, Robbins and Madison Lindsay and the Telmont Law School run by George C. Mendenhall.

At these schools, men were the teachers but women soon took their place in educating students in Jamestown. Many of these women were part of the Mendenhall family.

A few years later, Judith Mendenhall Junior (17891865), sister of Richard Mendenhall (1778-1851), began accepting students at her “Seminary of Learning”

at a building on the west side of old Union Street near the Quaker Meeting House that still stands in City Lake Park. She was called Junior because her mother was also named Judith. Judith Junior had trained to be a teacher in Pennsylvania in 1814. An ad published in The Raleigh Register Dec. 1, 1815, states the new school was a boarding school “in which Girls at any age over five years, and Boys between five and fifteen years, will be instructed in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, the Use of the Globes, NeedleWork, and Painting.” Several of the many Mendenhall family children attended. The school was open until July 1819, at which time it held “an examination,” which could be interpreted as a sort of graduation. Judith Junior later taught school in Georgia and South Carolina.

Local Jamestown historian, the late Mary Browning, wrote in “Bending the Twigs in Jamestown:

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Quilt talk

On March 20 at 2 p.m. Rose Ameen will present a quilt talk and trunk show of approximately 40 quilted items in the Jamestown Public Library auditorium located on the second floor. See Ameen’s story, this page.

adopt-a-HigHway rescHeduled

The Adopt-A-Highway sponsored by Jamestown United scheduled for March 9 at 8:30 a.m. has been rescheduled to March 23 due to weather. Participants should meet at the Publix parking lot near the West Gate City Boulevard/Guilford College Road intersection to receive a vest, bag and instruction.

NixoN wiNs iN republicaN primary

Former Jamestown Town Councilmember Georgia Nixon won the Republican primary March 5 for N.C. Superior Court Judge, District 24B, Seat 01. Nixon received 57.11 percent of the votes to Tab Hunter’s 42.89 percent.

Nixon will face Democrat Stephanie Lynn Reese of High Point in the November general election.

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Council has full agenda for March

By CARol BRook S freela N ce writer cab1hp@gmail.com

The Jamestown Town Council will have a full agenda in front of them for their March 19 meeting.

Nick Wicker, of Strickland Hardee PLLC and Jamestown Finance Director Faith Wilson will present the audit report summary for fiscal year 2022/2023.

Hank Henning, Duke Energy Local Government and Community Relations Manager, will give a report, accompanied by Jamestown Town Manager Matthew Johnson.

Jorge Ortega, animal services director, will

present an overview of the Guilford County Animal Control Services. Under new business, the Council will consider approval of rate changes at the Jamestown Park and Golf Course. The Council will also consider appointing a fulltime Parks and Recreation member.

The final piece of new business is a request to set a public hearing date for the consideration of adoption of the revised Water Shortage Response Plan. The Jamestown Town Council will meet March 19 at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall, 301 E. Main St. The public is invited to attend.

A History of Education

in Jamestown, North Carolina 1755-1945” that even when Judith Junior moved back to Jamestown, she still thought about education. She wrote her brother, George Cameron Mendenhall, in 1829, saying “I have a great mind to go to school, if mine eyes were good I would try the strength of my brain.”

A school of some kind continued to operate in Jamestown after 1819 because Richard Mendenhall, whose house still stands on West Main Street across from City Lake Park and within throwing distance of the old school, is said to have kept a school going. One was the Jamestown Female College, which was opened in 1859 by the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. A map drawn by L. Lamb Dennis dated 1916 indicates it was located on Robbins Avenue near what is now Flowers Bakery. Although a Quaker, Richard Mendenhall was a trustee of the school. It was destroyed

by fire on Aug. 9, 1861, and students were sent to Yadkin College in Davidson County. That school closed when High Point College, another Methodist Conference school, opened in 1924. A marker at present-day High Point University contains a charred brick from the Female College. Richard’s daughter, Minerva, had attended the first Judith Mendenhall’s

school and later became a teacher in her own right from 1837 to the late 1850s. It is not known where she taught. Another Judith Mendenhall, Judith Jemima (18311796), sister of Minerva and granddaughter of George Cameron Mendenhall of the Telmont Law School, felt moved to open a Freedman’s School following the Civil War. The location is

courtesy of High Point University t his marker at High Point University reads, “Jamestown Female College. t his marker contains brick from the Jamestown Female College opened by the Methodist Protestant Church Jamestown, n.C. 1859 and destroyed by fire 1861. nikanthan and thalean literary societies May 1, 1929.” it is alongside a marker recognizing yadkin College. Both schools were the forerunners of High Point College, later University.

unknown but it is known she taught freed Negroes, as they were called at the time. possibly from 1866-1870, in association with the national Freedman’s Bureau. The location is unknown. Judith Jemima had issues with the Freedman’s Bureau, however. Shawn Rogers, director of Mendenhall Homeplace, said she

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Quilt enthusiast shares knowledge and craft with others

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B. denni S freela N ce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com

Rose Ameen has an addiction and will be among the first to admit it. Her addiction, however, is one that makes family and friends happy. She is passionate about quilting and when she is home spends time each day working on her craft, the results of which she often shares with others.

Her finished projects are not all that is shared. She frequently travels

across the country and abroad to participate in, lead and learn from quilting workshops and retreats. On March 20 at 2 p.m. Ameen will present a quilt talk and trunk show in the Jamestown Public Library auditorium located on the second floor. The historic building is not handicap accessible.

For years Ameen was an avid crossstitcher. But in 1980 she made her first quilt for a newborn nephew and has been quilting ever since.

“I worked at the hospital in High Point and started making baby quilts

for some co-workers,” Ameen said. “I also made a T-shirt quilt for another. Today I mostly make throws — comfort quilts — that are 60 x 72 inches.

I also make iPad covers, purses, pillows, pincushions and tote bags. “I save the selvage edges from all my fabric and use them to create unique quilt designs. I made myself a cape using the selvage edges, but it was too heavy to wear,” she added with a smile.

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Rose Ameen with one of her quilts that shows it is not just colors and shapes that can make a quilt unique, but placement of the two.

Using the same concept as a Sudoku puzzle creates perfect distribution of color with little thought.

Her Glacier Star quilt is reminiscent of the time she worked in Glacier national Park.

A striped gradient pattern makes another creative design.

JBa hopes to connect businesses and community

By no RMA B. denni S freela N ce writer ndworddesign@gmail.com

Members of the Jamestown Business Association began their new meeting schedule March 7 with a meeting at noon at Jamestown Park Clubhouse. The bimonthly meetings will include a business meeting on the first Thursday of the month at noon and a networking meeting at Simply Thai Lounge on the third Monday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. The networking evening will include a very brief business session to update members and perspective members on activities.

If unable to attend a business meeting, members may catch it live on Zoom.

“We also have a new telephone communication system that allows us to send and receive texts,” said Jamie Hall Erath, president. “It lets people leave a message that we can then answer.”

Text the Jamestown Business Association at 336858-9119.

The 2023 Christmas on Main proved to be bigger and better than ever. But Erath noted that several people have suggested the event include some weekend dates and that is being taken into consideration.

Meeting times are not the

only big change in JBA. A new tiered membership has been put into place starting this year.

Platinum Membership costs $200, but automatically includes participation in Christmas on Main — a $25 savings. The business will be listed in the JBA 2024 online directory and mentioned as co-sponsor during monthly after-hour events.

Gold Membership is $150, which includes listing in the online directory and name mentioned as a co-sponsor during monthly after-hour events.

Silver Membership is $125 and includes listing in the online directory.

Non-profits can also receive extra benefits similar to other members depending on the level at which they join. The Platinum non-profit costs $125, Gold is $75 and Silver is $50. All members receive door stickers to show the public their business belongs to JBA. They may also post special sales and events on the group’s website.

“Getting your name out is important,” said Erath. “Our vision is to bring Jamestown businesses together to keep the town thriving. We can be found on several social media sites and want JBA to be the first place people look to find out what is happening in Jamestown.”

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Ameen often purchases fabric that she simply likes, not because she has a project planned for it. She later figures out how to use it. Sometimes she pieces fabric together then cuts it into shapes to make a design.

“I add on and trim off to see what happens,” she said.

Many of her design ideas come from books, quilting magazines and individual patterns. But she and other quilters tend to make changes to older style patterns to make them more modern.

Sewing fabric onto a square of paper and cutting it into fourths allows her to rearrange a pattern into various designs. Another trick is to stitch nine different colored squares — three across and three down. By assigning each color a number, she can assemble them like a Sudoku puzzle.

“You get a perfect distribution of color without having to think about it,” she said.

Quilting can be a solitary activity, but for Ameen it is much more. It is the opportunity to travel, connect with likeminded crafters, share ideas, learn new techniques and teach others about the joy of quilting. The retreats she attends are a major source of inspiration.

Each year, she attends a quilting retreat at Dillard House in Dillard, Ga. The event has grown so much over time that it is now held for two weeks instead of one. Approximately 50-55 quilters attend each week.

“There is always a different theme,” Ameen said. “One was called Flower Power. The year before we were challenged to use some pansy fabric that we were given and a total of six colors to create our quilt, then bring it to the next event. I missed the Dillard House event in 2023 because I attended the European Patchwork Festival through the Country Heritage Tours.”

While at the retreat in Georgia, participants may work on their own projects or do one created by event organizer Deb Heatherly. One project that is well liked is called a Mystery Quilt. Those who choose to do this quilt are given a clue to begin work. When that part of the project is completed, they receive the next clue and so forth until the quilt is finished.

Ameen has met several people at the Georgia retreats who have created a mini retreat among themselves. They meet three times a year in Waynesville, N.C. Each

Mighty Mecklenburg

“Why do you Mecklenburgers always act so high and mighty?”

I still get this question every now and then even though I moved away years ago. Last week I remembered the best answer to that question.

On March 4, in downtown Charlotte, members of the Mecklenburg County Commission hosted political officials and community leaders from the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Their purpose was to renew and celebrate a partnership between these two Mecklenburgs formed 30 years ago to encourage connections and an appreciation of their common history.

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Also present were several Charlotte-based German business leaders and Catherine Hansen, the county’s chief protocol officer and the person most responsible for the formation of the partnership.

What about folks in Mecklenburg? Can they be proud of their county’s name, too?

“Mecklenburg” is not a common name for people or places. It has a foreign ring to it, unlike most other North Carolina counties that have Indian names or were named to honor prominent Englishmen or early North Carolinians.

Many North Carolinians who studied the state’s history in the eighth grade can tell you that the state’s largest county’s name came from Charlotte of Mecklenburg, the wife of English King George III who reigned from 1760 to 1820.

Those who paid close attention in history class can give you more specifics: In 1762, soon after the youthful George III married the teenage princess from the Mecklenburg royal family, the settlers on the frontier of the English colony of North Carolina wanted to form a new county and have their own courthouse. It is not clear whether the settlers picked the names Mecklenburg and Charlotte simply to honor the new queen, or that their purpose was really to encourage prompt approval of the proposed new units of government.

So, if you are ever asked where Mecklenburg County got its name, you can correctly answer, “from Mecklenburg in Germany.” But your answer only leads to another question. Where did the German Mecklenburg name come from?

quilter brings a sewing machine and supplies and works on different projects.

While in college, Ameen spent summers working with other college students in Glacier National Park in Montana. In 2015, one of the women planned a 40-year reunion for the group. About 15 attended.

“We discovered that five or six of us quilt and decided to meet more often,” Ameen said. “We call ourselves the Glacier Girls and meet a few times a year at different places. I have made a quilt that represents my time spent in the park.”

Ameen also attends The Quilt Divas retreat in Canada. Her sister Marlies, who lives in Canada, is also a quilter and in spite of the distance between them the two get together often to quilt or attend retreats. They attended the European quilt festival last September. They also attend other retreats making them into road trips to sightsee and visit quilt shops and museums along the way.

Marlies owns a quilting business called Quilt Finish and once Ameen has made a quilt Marlies completes it with the topstitching.

Ameen is a member of the Greensboro Modern Quilt Guild. It was organized five years ago and meets the third Monday of each month at Spring Arbor Retirement Center. The group, which includes 30-40 members, recently collaborated on a quilt that they entered in the Modern Quilt Convention held in Raleigh in February. The convention is held at different locations alternately in the east and west. This year 15,000 quilters from all over the world attended.

The theme was symmetry and quilters had to use at least four solid colored fabrics and create something that represented their community. Items included in the Greensboro Modern Quilt Guild project were the North Carolina star, chairs from the Woolworth lunch counter and railroad ties to depict the Undergound Railroad.

“It was our first collaborative effort,” Ameen explained. “Individuals created blocks that were later sewn together. We are raffling the quilt and the proceeds will go to support Greensboro youth art programs. “Since I retired, I have more time to quilt and go to retreats, connect with old friends and others with the same interest. I enjoy everything about it.”

To answer that question, we have to go back more than a thousand years, back to a time when the area of present-day Northern Germany along the Baltic Sea, now known as Mecklenburg, was not German at all. Slavic peoples controlled it. About this time German peoples were moving in from the west, colonizing and conquering.

In the year 995, a German scouting party in the region sent a written report about a Slavic stronghold that the native peoples called “Wiligrad.” The term meant something like strong (or big and mighty) fortress. The scouting party’s report translated “Wiligrad’ into the German of the day. “Wili” (big, strong or mighty) became Michelen. “Grad” (fortress) became “burg.” “Michelenburg” later came to be spelled “Mecklenburg,” and, as the Germans established their dominance over the area, the name came to be identified with the entire surrounding area.

Now you know how and when the Mecklenburg name was first used — and what it meant.

A fortress, one that is big, strong, and mighty.

In 1995, a thousand years after the first use of the name that his county bears, then Mecklenburg County Commission Chair, the late Parks Helms, went to Germany and climbed the hill where Wiligrad, the “strong fortress” of the original Michelenburg, once stood.

After somebody explained to him the historic origin of the Mecklenburg name, he cleared his throat and said, “I don’t know about the fortress part, but I think the ‘big, strong, and mighty’ words fit our Mecklenburg County pretty well.”

If Helms was right, then maybe Mecklenburg County residents ought to be “mighty” proud of their county’s name.

Note: “The Search for Princess Charlotte,” a 25 minute UNC-TV production, visits locations in German Mecklenburg.

D.G. Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s North Carolina Bookwatch.

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Judith Mendenhall Junior’s Seminary of learning ad dec. 1, 1815.

couldn’t get paid or reimbursed for items she had paid for. Browning noted that Delphina Mendenhall (1811-1881), wife of Richard’s brother George Cameron, once wrote a letter to Minerva asking if she could use the “school-house” for a school for “the colored folks.” The date of the letter and the location of the school are both unknown.

Yet another school for Negroes in Jamestown was held in the Quaker Meeting House still standing in City Lake Park. A photo in the Florence Academy archives shows a large class of several ages outside the meeting house in 1895.

Assistance for this article came from Mary Browning’s “Bending the Twigs in Jamestown: A History of Education in Jamestown, North Carolina 1755-1945” and Shawn Rogers.

About women’s History Month

Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

– from https://womenshistorymonth.gov

Coffee Break

Salome’s Stars

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marcH 18, 2024

aries (March 21 to April 19) You’re correct to want to help someone who seems to need assistance. But be careful that they aren’t pulling the wool over those gorgeous Sheep’s eyes. You need more facts.

taurus (April 20 to May

20) The Bovine’s optimism will soon dispel the gloom cast by those naysayers and pessimists who still hover close by. Also, the good news you recently received is part of a fuller message that is yet to come.

gemiNi (May 21 to June 20) Feeling jealous over a colleague’s success drains the energy that you need to meet your own challenges. Wish them well and focus on what you need to do. Results start to show up in mid-March.

caNcer (June 21 to July 22) You’re likely to feel somewhat crabby these days. So, watch what you say, or you could find yourself making lots of apologies. Your mood starts to brighten by the weekend.

leo (July 23 to August 22)

By deMi tAVeRAS

The Gentlemen (tVma) — British gangsterfilm director Guy Ritchie is back in his element, this time directing a spin-off series of his 2019 film The Gentlemen, starring Matthew McConaughey and Charlie Hunnam. Consisting of eight episodes, the series is led by Theo James (The White Lotus), who plays Eddie Halstead. After the death of his father, Eddie inherits his large estate, but with holes in its roof and a rebellious staff, it’s in desperate need of order. Susie Glass (Kaya Scodelario) introduces herself to the new landlord, only to reveal that she partnered with Eddie’s

Your pride might still be hurting from those unflattering remarks someone made about you. But cheer up — you’re about to prove once again why you’re the Top Cat in whatever you do.

Virgo (August 23 to September 22) A misunderstanding with a co-worker could become a real problem unless it’s resolved soon. Allow a third party to come in and assess the situation without pressure or prejudice.

libra (September 23 to October 22) Call a family meeting to discuss the care of a loved one at this difficult time. Don’t let yourself get pushed into shouldering the full burden on your own.

scorpio (October 23 to November 21) An upcoming decision could open up a path to an exciting venture. However, there are some risks that you should know about. Ask more questions before making a commitment.

sagittarius (November 22 to December 21) Personal matters need your attention during the earlier part of the week.

father to facilitate her drugtrafficking business and intends to do the same with Eddie. Whether he decides to beat them or join them (or both), Eddie is thrust into the dangerous underbelly of Britain. Out now. (Netflix)

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (pg-13) — There’s one artist who’s taken the world by storm during the past year, with her name plastered everywhere from concert venues to movie theaters to NFL games, and it’s none other than Taylor Swift. The 34-year-old superstar partnered with AMC and Cinemark to distribute her latest concert film, bypassing the usual producer-distributorexhibitor model in the film

You can start to shift your focus to your workaday world by midweek. Friday brings news.

capricorN (December 22 to January 19) You’ve been going at a hectic pace for quite a while. It’s time now for some much-needed rest and recreation to recharge those hardworking batteries.

aQuarius (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time to upgrade your current skills or consider getting into an entirely different training program so that you can be prepared for new career opportunities.

pisces (February 19 to March 20) Keep a low profile in order to avoid being lured away from the job at hand. Focus on what has to be done and do it. There’ll be time later to enjoy fun with family and friends.

borN tHis week: You can be a dreamer and a realist. You dream of what you would like to do, and then you face the reality of how to do it.

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Couch Theatre

industry to bring The Eras Tour directly to her devoted fans and movie-theater goers alike. The film premiered on Oct. 13, 2023, and became the highest-grossing concert film of all time. And now, viewers can attend The Eras Tour at home! Check it out on March 15. (Disney+)

Apples Never Fall (tVma) — This new mystery drama series based on Liane Moriarty’s (Big Littles Lies) novel of the same name kicks off on March 14.

Annette Bening portrays Joy Delaney — wife, mother of four and co-owner of a tennis academy. Joy and her

husband, Stan, are ready to enter their retirement stage, but things go awry when an injured woman knocks on their door begging for help. Shortly afterward, Joy disappears without a single trace, leaving her husband and adult children to pick up the pieces. Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Jake Lacy (The White Lotus) and Alison Brie (GLOW) co-star in this seven-episode series. (Peacock)

What Happens Later (r) — Meg Ryan (When Harry Met Sally ...) pulled double duty in her return to the romantic-comedy genre! While Ryan did star in the film, she also directed it, making it her sopho-

more film after her debut with Ithaca (2015). Opposite her character, Willa, is David Duchovny’s Bill, who comes across Willa at an airport during their layovers. The two, being ex-lovers, wrestle through bits of small talk until their flights, but a cyclone unexpectedly causes both of their flights to get delayed. The two use this time to catch each other up on their current lives and reminisce on the relationship they had. Overall, it was an endearing effort on Ryan’s part to bring some old-school nostalgia to a genre that is sorely missing the direction it needs. Out now! (Paramount+)

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Strange But True

By lUCie winBoRne

• In a process called ricefish culture, Indonesian farmers introduce fish into their rice fields so the fish droppings will act as fertilizer. In turn, the fish also eat harmful insects and improve oxygen circulation, increasing crop yields by up to 10%.

• Anuptaphobia is the fear of being single forever.

• The people who falsely claimed the copyright to the “Happy Birthday to You” song made $2 million a year for decades, until the song was ruled to be in the public domain.

• A man who had received the transplanted heart of a suicide victim married the

donor’s widow and took his own life in the exact same way as the donor did.

• After two thieves in England broke into a man’s house and made off with his laptop, they found child abuse material on the device and took it to the police. The pedophile received a sentence of three years in prison, while the thieves were given 12 months of community service in light of their “good deed.”

• During his presidency, John F. Kennedy refused to take his salary of $150,000 per year, instead donating the entire amount to charity.

• Hundreds of people die each year from shoveling snow.

• Who says cats don’t care? After one feline owner survived a series of strokes, he tried to train the animal to dial 911. While he wasn’t sure at first that the attempt would pay off, after he fell from his wheelchair following a seizure, police received a silent emergency call from his home and arrived to find him incapacitated and his cat next to the phone.

• Loneliness poses a greater risk to one’s health than obesity.

Thought for the Day: “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

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Photo courtesy of MovieStillsDB Annette Bening stars in Apples Never Fall.

Adventure Awaits: Join the Victory Junction Summer Team!

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reading to find out more!

cabin counselor

Cabin counselors serve as caretakers for the kids in each cabin during the summer. The 5-8 cabin counselors in each cabin take care of their campers’ daily needs, while also getting them safely to and from program areas. From encouraging fun at each area to providing emotional support, cabin couselors are there every step of the way to ensure that each camper feels safe, valued, and empowered to try new things. This paid position runs from late May to early August and requires on-site residency for the position’s duration.

program counselor

If you’re looking for a job within a job, then the role of a program counselor is perfect for you! Program counselors lead and supervise activities in various program areas such as the barn, adventure area, waterpark, and more. Program counselors are always present in their assigned areas when

campers are there, ensuring that all activities are safe and fun. A great advantage for most program counselors is getting to meet every child who comes to Camp that week. Whether it’s teaching campers how to ride a horse or leading a thrilling slime tutorial, program counselors play a key role in creating magical moments that campers will cherish forever. When not in their assigned areas, program counselors serve in the same role as cabin counselors — hanging out with their campers and enjoying activities with them. This paid position runs from late May to

early August and requires on-site residency for the position’s duration.

Volunteer

Not able to commit to a full summer? No problem! Victory Junction’s volunteer positions offer flexible options for individuals who want to experience the magic of Camp on a shorter basis. Volunteers can commit to a week (or more), depending on the session. If you can spare a week in the summer, there’s a volunteer opportunity that’s perfect for you. From assisting cabin counselors

with their campers to helping in program areas or the kitchen, volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring that VJ runs smoothly and efficiently. If you have certain medical experience, there are even medical volunteer positions available. Minimum age requirements are 18 years of age and a high school graduate. High school graduates must be 18 by the end of their senior year (May/June 2024) to be eligible.

At Victory Junction, every role is important, and everyone can make a difference. So, whether you’re a seasoned camp veteran or

someone looking to experience the Camp magic for the first time, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at VJ! Applications for summer staff and volunteers are open NOW, so don’t miss out on your chance to be part of something truly special. Apply today and get ready for the summer of a lifetime, as we celebrate Victory Junction’s 20th anniversary of providing Camp magic for children with complex medical conditions. For more information on paid roles or volunteering, reach out to program@ victoryjunction.org