Disability Inclusion At Camp
Camp is community. Camp is friendship. Camp is childhood. As camps advance their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, practices, and programming, it is imperative that children with disabilities are at the forefront of these efforts. Because all kids should camp!
Therapy Through Horses
Horseback riding is considered to be one of the most unique and beneficial forms of therapy for individuals with disabilities. It has been proven that a horse’s gait, which is similar to a human’s wal
Access To Programs
Since Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)[i], with some exceptions[ii], generally requires integrated access to programs for individuals with disabilities, camps and other outdoor
Climbing To New Heights
Emily started getting ready 20 minutes before siesta ended, and left her cabin 10 minutes before her cabin mates were to be on the ropes course. She was excited about the climbing activities scheduled for the day and wanted to be on time.
Camp Hooray
If Toni Boyd could have described her emotions on the day she dropped off her daughter Samantha at summer camp for the first time, she would have used one word—terrified.
Everyone Can Play!
Physical disabilities affect how the body moves. The most common physical disabilities found in children and young adults include cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and spinal cord injuries.