Camp Beyond Our Gates

At Victory Junction, we believe every child/adolescent, no matter their illness or ability, deserves the chance to be a kid and enjoy experiences like every other person their age. REACH is our camp outreach program. REACH allows us to take a little camp magic to pediatric patients/families in hospitals and outpatient clinics across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia!

What does a REACH visit look like you might ask? The goal behind a programming day is bring a smile to their face and help distract them from their hospitalization and/or clinic visit. We receive a list of patients to see from child life specialists, we focus on ages 4-16 years old but can see older and/or younger ages. Our day then consists of providing age-appropriate activities like games, painting, slime making, arts/crafts and much more! Each activity is carefully designed to meet the specific needs and abilities of each child/adolescent, and all activities are provided in compliance with hospital policies.

The REACH Team

Our REACH Team is made up of a REACH Program Director and two REACH Managers.  As a team, they work together to plan and implement programming throughout the Carolinas and Virginia.  They enjoy bringing the magic of Camp into hospital and clinic settings, as well as other community partner sites.

► Meet the REACH Team

Internship Opportunities

Our Victory Junction REACH Program provides internship opportunities during the fall, spring and summer months. These opportunities are only available in Charlotte and Greenville, NC at this time. It is important to note that this student opportunity is not affiliated with Child Life, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, or other related fields but rather a specific career building opportunity through Victory Junction. The REACH Internship provides students with 100-120 volunteer hours in a semester.

As a Victory Junction REACH Intern, one will gain knowledge and hands-on experience working with pediatric patients and their families, ages 4-16 years old, in the hospital/clinical settings. This opportunity will enhance professional development for those seeking a career in the medical setting, camping, and/or programming field. Interns work under the supervision of the REACH Program Director with support from REACH Managers.

Some of the qualifications one must have to apply are some college experience, must be 19 years of age, and have previous experience working with children/adolescents but not necessarily in a healthcare setting. All interns are required to submit immunization records, once selected. At this time, the REACH Internship will be closed in Charlotte for the spring 2025 semester.  For any internship questions, please email Jonathan Lemmon at jlemmon@victoryjunction.org.

Application Deadlines
Summer: February 1 | Fall: May 15 | Spring: November 1

► Apply Here