Camp ASCCA Journal - Therapeutic Recreation

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orty anglers with disabilities from across the state came to Camp ASCCA this past weekend for our annual Fun Fish Weekend. The weekend is packed full of great fishing out on beautiful Lake Martin and at Camp’s stocked pond. The [...]

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Four years ago, Kim Harris’ life revolved around horses–she trained them, showed them, and she even taught riding lessons. On October 29, 2003, Kim had an accident while on a trail ride that left her with a brain [...]

 

 Kim Harris Interview [3:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (297)

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Camp ASCCA is in the middle of Adult Session 2, as well as a heat wave, and our campers are loving a relaxing, fun addition to the activity rotations. The game? Bocce ball, of course!
…while Bocce [...]

 

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veryone knows that ASCCA stands for Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults, but sometimes it’s still surprising that our adult campers can get the same thrills out of camp activities that the younger ones do. This week, Camp ASCCA has [...]

 

 JJ Seice Interview [5:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (159)

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High adventure is one of the hallmarks of Camp ASCCA. We love to make it possible for campers to do things most people would never expect to see them do - like, flying through the air (um, [...]

 

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Cowboy Matthew. Well, that’s his nickname for today, at least.
…Katie Stewart has guided Horseback for two years, and does such a wonderful job…
Adult week brings about 100 physically and mentally disabled adults to ASCCA. It is always [...]

 

 Horseback with Cowboy Matthew [3:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (143)

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Billy Sue Parris knows how it’s done at Camp ASCCA, and she comes prepared.  Last week, she brought a doll, plenty of other toys, and even her own tube for the pool! It’s no surprise that Billy [...]

 

 William Parris Interview [2:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (103)

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Session four began Camp ASCCA style with a fun pool party last night. For a while the weather looked like it was going to storm but the rain held off and the campers had some fun in the water.
The pool party [...]

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During yesterday’s afternoon tubing session, Group 3 had a special treat!
…Michael says his favorite thing about Camp ASCCA is “everything”…
Every camper that wanted to ride the tube got to take not only one ride, but two! Mobile Rotary camper Michael [...]

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It’s true that everybody has a great time when they come to Camp ASCCA, but some are more expressive about it than others.  One camper, Daniel Kilpatrick, let me interview him yesterday and wasn’t too shy at all to tell me about [...]

 

 Daniel Kilpatrick Interview [2:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (117)

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We got some more well needed rain at camp today and had to cut our second activity rotation a little short, but our campers did not let the rain stop them from making some great accomplishments. The program staff handed [...]

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Everyone has their own special reason for loving Camp ASCCA. Some look forward to a certain program that they only get to do once a year, some people admit they really like the food, and some people just enjoy having a [...]

 

 Robin and James Sears [2:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (105)

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Camp ASCCA is full of experts.  We have certified Recreational Therapists, Registered Nurses, staff members that have been here since camp began, and a slew of specialized program instructors.  Some of our top experts, however, don’t actually work [...]

 

 Ricky and Violeta Passmore [2:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (94)

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This morning, Alisha and I made a trip to the Dadeville Campus to hang out and have lunch.  The activities this morning were riflery, bocce ball, and sports and games.
…It was hard to say which cabin was the best at bocce ball– [...]

 

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…I hope to come back to camp as long as they will have me…
amp ASCCA is lucky to have Kathryn McMillan as a counselor this summer. Kathryn is extremely enthusiastic about her job and it truly shows [...]

 

 Kathryn McMillan [2:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (278)

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The Dadeville Campus has been hosting sessions for three weeks now, but last night was my first chance to go to one of their dances. Alisha, Whitney and I drove to Dadeville in time for dinner (which [...]

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For one camper at the Dadeville campus this friend just happened to be her counselor…
 t is not uncommon for campers to come to Camp ASSCA and meet a lifelong friend that they will keep in touch with even after their [...]

 

 Holly and Jessica Talk About Friendhip [1:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (251)

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Anyone who has been to Camp ASCCA will tell you that you can’t come just once. For some, however, that’s an understatement. Camper Abner McBryear, now 43, attended his first camp session in 1998 and has [...]

 

 Abner McBryear [3:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (263)

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This is the Dadeville Campus’ third week to be in session for the summer, and the fun is really turning up! This week’s group has 27 campers, and many are old friends from previous summers at camp. For example, Tabby [...]

 

 Week 3 at Dadeville [1:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (233)

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Campers at the Dadeville campus are enjoying their second day at camp, and it sure was a busy, fun filled day.  I got to go to the Dadeville Campus for the first time today with Cathy.
While every camper  did a wonderful [...]

 

 Dadeville Awards [2:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (263)

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The Dadeville campus is hosting its second session this week with a total of 30 campers, a big increase from last week’s 22. The counselors don’t seem to mind having a little more on their hands, and some have even said [...]

 

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…I could see that the counselors really
“got it” …
he Dadeville Campus just wrapped up their first session of the summer. I was fortunate enough to be a ble to spend some time there throughout the week with the campers [...]

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For quality entertainment last night, Dadeville campers had to look no farther than their own amphitheater. The after-dinner talent show showcased a wide variety of acts, with the most popular being Michael Jackson renditions.
…the whole audience joined the stage with Elijah Dunn for [...]

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he Dadeville Campus began check-in for their first session on Sunday, and the fun has already started! Campers got to know their counselors, shot some hoops, and danced to Michael Jackson while they waited for everyone to arrive.
…Campers got to [...]

 

 Nathan Waters and Andy Price [3:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (251)

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