“For the past seven summers, I worked in the wheelchair cabin at a camp where the focus was on people with cerebral palsy. It just so happens with this camp, that we’ve had more kids with autism, so there’s not been as much physical labor involved. It’s been more about working on social skills and just doing things to help the kids have fun. We’ve gone swimming and boating and down the zip line, and we really enjoyed taking the paddle boat out on the lake the other day. Once we almost tipped over, but we all worked together and figured it out and got out of that little situation. Noah and Will paddled us back to the dock. William’s taught me a lot about patience and understanding and about working with my mind and heart. We’ve had a really good week so far, just hanging out and having a good time.”
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From the Camp Able website:
Camp Able serves youth with a variety of challenges, ranging from cerebral palsy and Down syndrome to autism. With a 1:1 counselor/camper ratio, each camper will have the opportunity to experience all camp activities, including low ropes course, swimming, canoeing, exploring nature, arts and crafts and worship.
“Camp Able focuses not on what a camper can’t do, but what he or she CAN do,” says Camp Director John Dreyfus. “St. Columba is a great fit for Camp Able, not only because of what our campus offers, but also because of the West Tennessee diocesan network that gives us access to an extensive and generous support system as well as many enthusiastic volunteers that will make it an unforgettable week for these special campers.”
Camp Able is located at the St. Columba Episcopal Conference & Retreat Center, 4577 Billy Maher Rd.
Camp Able serves youth with a variety of challenges, ranging from cerebral palsy and Down syndrome to autism. With a 1:1 counselor/camper ratio, each camper will have the opportunity to experience all camp activities, including low ropes course, swimming, canoeing, exploring nature, arts and crafts and worship.
“Camp Able focuses not on what a camper can’t do, but what he or she CAN do,” says Camp Director John Dreyfus. “St. Columba is a great fit for Camp Able, not only because of what our campus offers, but also because of the West Tennessee diocesan network that gives us access to an extensive and generous support system as well as many enthusiastic volunteers that will make it an unforgettable week for these special campers.”
Camp Able is located at the St. Columba Episcopal Conference & Retreat Center, 4577 Billy Maher Rd.
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