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Overview

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Whether you are applying to join us as a camper, a volunteer, a medical professional, or a summer staff member, the process is simple using our online database, Campsite! Just select the category you best fit into below and follow the quick and easy steps. 

COVID-19 UPDATE: Safety of all participants is top priority at The Painted Turtle. Camp has closely followed the recommendations of the State of California and the Department of Public Health regarding the COVID-19 virus.

To read The Painted Turtle’s full statement about COVID-19, click here.

2023 Programs

We are pleased to share several Camp programs for you and your family.  Applications are now open! Click here to find out more about our 2023 Camp Programs.

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Apply for Family Weekend, Camp at Home, and Summer Camp

Please review the camp calendar and camper eligibility to determine the best session for your child and family.

How to Apply

Family Weekend and Summer Camp Selection Criteria

The following criteria have been established for family weekend and summer camp sessions. In order for a child and their family to apply to The Painted Turtle he/she/they must:

  • Have an eligible diagnosis
  • Age Requirements:
    • Family Weekend: Between the ages of 6-17
    • Summer Camp: Between the ages of 7-17
  • Have a minimum developmental age of 5 years
  • Be able to function and participate in a group setting
  • Able to communicate needs independently
  • Can be without family members for a limited period of time (overnight retreats and family weekends) or the duration of the camp session (summer camp)

The following will be required to complete your application

  • Clearance from Camper’s Medical Provider
  • Copy of most recent Progress Notes
  • Immunization Record, including Covid-19 vaccine
  • Camper Health History
  • Medications
  • Allergies (if any)
  • 2023 TPT Policy Forms (available through the CampSite database)

*Please note, Supplemental Forms may also be required for specific conditions such as asthma, severe allergies or central venous lines, etc.

While we wish we could accommodate everyone, it is impossible to guarantee enrollment. Acceptance is based on medical criteria focusing on the needs of the child and our ability to provide safe and appropriate camp programming. All applications are medically reviewed by our Health Center Director and Medical Director.

For more information on the application process, please contact Camper Admissions at (661) 724-1768 or admissions@thepaintedturtle.org.

Camp at Home: Pediatric Pancreatitis Family Day Selection Criteria

The following criteria have been established for the Camp at Home: Pediatric Pancreatitis Family Day. In order for a child and their family to apply to The Painted Turtle he/she/they must:

  • Have an eligible diagnosis
  • Age Requirements:
    • Between the ages of 6-18
  • Have a minimum developmental age of 5 years
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Medical Professionals Application

How to Apply

We accept applicants on a rolling basis. All staff and volunteer applicants will be contacted after submitting their application. New applicants will need to complete a phone interview, reference checks, and if accepted, medical paperwork and a background check. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions? Contact Michelle Melendez, Health Center Director, at michellem@thepaintedturtle.org.

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Summer Staff Application

How to Apply

We accept applicants on a rolling basis. All staff and volunteer applicants will be contacted after submitting their application. New applicants will need to complete a phone interview, reference checks, and if accepted, medical paperwork and a background check. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions? Contact staff@thepaintedturtle.org or call (310) 451-1353.

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Volunteer Application

How to Apply

We accept applicants on a rolling basis. All staff and volunteer applicants will be contacted after submitting their application. New applicants will need to complete a phone interview, reference checks, and if accepted, medical paperwork and a background check.

Please be sure to complete each relevant portion of the application; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Volunteers and staff must be at least 19 years of age by their arrival to camp.

Questions about volunteering on site? Contact Megan O’Meara, Volunteer Coordinator, at megano@thepaintedturtle.org or (310) 451-1353 x108.

Questions about volunteering in a hospital or clinic with Outpost? Contact Teresa Molello, Hospital Outreach Manager, at teresam@thepaintedturtle.org or (310) 451-1353 x115.