Camel Pals

General Information

 

            Camel Pals can be a rewarding experience for those students who would like the opportunity to mentor a young child in the local community or spend time with elderly persons who might not otherwise have many visitors.  Eligible students are expected to commit 30-45 minutes per week with either a student from Buies Creek Elementary School (adjacent to the Campbell campus), Coats Middle School or Harnett Central High School or a senior citizen from any area Senior Center or Retirement Community.  Activities can range from reading a book, to sharing lunch, to just sitting and talking.  Below are a list of general guidelines expected from all who participate as a Camel Pal:

 

• One full school year commitment (fall and spring semester).
• Once per week (30-45 minutes), excluding Christmas and Spring Breaks.
• A phone call to the school or senior facility prior to scheduled meeting time if unable to meet with your Camel Pal due to illness or some other circumstance.
• No leaving a school campus or senior facility for any reason with your Camel Pal.
• Professional attire and conduct.

 

Application forms can be accessed from the faculty web page of  Dr.Trey Asbury, School of Education.  Applications can be saved as a word document, completed and re-sent as an email attachment to: Asbury@campbell.edu.

 

Other questions should be directed to Ellen Wiser, School Counselor, Buies Creek Elementary School (910-893-3505); Litha Strother, Coats Middle School (910-230-0300); Tammy Asbury, Guidance Counselor at HCHS (919-639-6161); or Reisha Lashiter, Coats Senior Center (910-897-4616).