FAQs

Parents and churches have questions every year. Here are some of the most common questions we receive regarding Volunteers at Illiana.

8-10 servers from our volunteers will be needed to serve each meal as campers come through the line
Volunteers should come into the kitchen, wash their hands at the hang washing sink, and put on gloves and go to their assigned serving spot
Junior faculty from the second meal shift will take turns cleaning up after the meal. The kitchen staff will instruct them after the meal.
Out kitchen staff has a designated staff member for allergies. This staff member will be available for you to talk to about any food allergy needs that your camper may have.

We have a full time Nurse that is here all summer and two designated First Aid Providers
The first aid station is located directly across from the Dining Hall in Dogwood Cabin. There is a walkie-talkie at the front door that you may use to call the First Aid Provider if they are not in the cabin when you arrive
All camper medication is checked-in upon arrival and the first aid providers will dispense it at each mealtime and bedtime. As a volunteer you should make yourself aware of which campers need medication and when they need it.
Please take them to visit the first aid provider at the first aid station when they need a prn medication

The Camp Illiana store offers affordable t-shirts, water bottles, hats and other Illiana souvenirs.
Canteen happens twice throughout each day here at camp. Each camper is able to get a snack item and a drink at each session. They will be able to purchase additional items during each canteen session.
Canteen varies throughout the summer with different kinds of chips, chocolate bars, water, soda, and candies. Snow Cones and popcorn will also be served from various locations around canteen to help keep lines manageable at canteen.

Should you encounter any maintenance/bathroom needs while at camp. please let the dean or one of the staff members know as soon as you discover the problem.

Recreation involves a variety of activities. These will be scheduled for each session of camp and are facilitated by our summer programing team.
The programming team are summer staff that are trained at the beginning of the summer and take great responsibility in running each the activities during recreation (rec) time.
Both leaders of each room need to be with their campers at each activity. Camp Staff will need your to keep campers attentive and help getting harnesses on.

Golf carts are to only be used by Deans and Summer Staff
Golf carts are to have no more than 4 riders at a time, each rider should be seated while the golf cart is in motion, and if you have not been given permission do not go on a golf cart.

Our Camp Staff keeps an eye on what is happening with the weather. In some cases activities will be shut down depending on the severity of the weather
In case of severe weather, we have several places at camp to take campers. The basement of Lakeview, the east end of Valleyview and the basement of both homes are safe areas for Campers.

We are so excited to b partnering with Mercy Medical Center Cambodisa for the 2024 Best Summer Ever! We can’t wait to hear about the culture of Cambodia while also learning how MMCC partners with their community to advance God’s Kingdom! More info can be found at campilliana.org/global

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