Camp ASCCA Journal - Therapeutic Recreation

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O
ver this past Labor Day Weekend, a group from Joni & Friends out of Knoxville, TN visited us for a Family Retreat. They were a large group filled with families that have one or more members with a disability. [...]

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For many weeks, Allison Wetherbee has been traveling the state. She just returned from a speaking engagement in Tuscaloosa. Meanwhile, Geni Payne is preparing for a fun summer, but first is getting ready for one [...]

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For groups seeking to visit Camp ASCCA for a camp, retreat or conference, Dana Rickman has created this PDF description - with photos - of virtually all our facilities.
…day camp, retreat or conference, or a full week camp, [...]

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F
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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This year’s hunting weekends saw the campers bag a total of four deer, three bucks and a doe (all in season).
Among the memorable experiences, deer chili, steaks and the fun of a big group of hunters and their families coming together [...]

 

 Deer Hunt Slideshow [11:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (186)

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The first of two ASCCA Family Deer Hunts for hunters with physical disabilities was held November 30 – December 2. It provided an opportunity for 5 hunters to visit camp for the weekend and hunt in a barrier-free environment. Each hunter was matched up [...]

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Camp ASCCA’s staff members are always trying to spread the word about camp and get more and more people to become campers. What we’ve learned is that our campers themselves, and their parents, are the best at convincing [...]

 

 Jane Perry Interview [2:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (106)

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S unday afternoon was check-in for Camp ASCCA teen week and sports camp. I got the chance to talk with Laura Lee, who is here at Camp ASCCA for her twelfth summer.
…”She loves to just come and [...]

 

 Laura Lee and Bruce [4:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (136)

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Yesterday, the Demo Farm staff managed to fill up a whole box with the first ripe vegetables from the vegetable garden. Regardless of the lack of rain so far this summer, the vegetables are big, colorful, and look [...]

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Almost everyone knows that feeling of being left alone or forced to do something you don’t want to do–starting a first day of school or a new job, having to go to the dentist, and [...]

 

 Jeff Sloane Interview [1:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (257)

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It may seem a bit contrary to popular perceptions of disabilities to have four-wheelers available to those that have experienced spinal cord injuries. But, it really isn’t.
Treatment for someone recovering from [...]

 

 Tara Explains Four Wheeling Recreation [2:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (311)

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As a part of her college studies at the University of South Alabama (USA), Carmen Hughey joined Camp ASCCA and Shepherd Center for our annual weekend camp.
…Carmen and other students from around the US volunteer [...]

 

 Carmen Hughey Reverse Mainstreamed at Camp ASCCA [3:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (280)

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This weekend, Camp ASCCA is hosting Atlanta’s Shepherd Center for their Adventure Skills Workshop. The weekend is not, however, beneficial just for those with disabilities. Students majoring in recreational therapy from East Carolina University and the [...]

 

 Dr. David Loy and Student Jessica McCurry [2:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (219)

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Camp ASSCA is happy to announce a new addition to our staff, Geni Payne from Rainbow City, Alabama. Geni is currently wrapping up her first month at camp and has exciting plans for this summer’s nature programs.
…Working at Camp ASCCA is [...]

 

 Interview with Geni Payne [1:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (265)

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Families and campers from the Shepherd Center enjoy a good weekend together. Christine Geever’s mom, Jeanne Warner, visited ASCCA this weekend along with her daughter.
…Family retreats and therapeutic recreation make for a positive environment [...]

 

 Christine Geever on the Shepherd Spinal Center Weekend [3:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (314)

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The first visit to a new place can be intimidating. New people, new surroundings, and new ways of doing things can be overwhelming, especially to young children. Thats why Camp ASCCA and Seale Harris have Family Weekends.
…Seale Harris weekends give families [...]

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Tree climbing is always a fun activity for campers - of all ages. At the recent Seale Harris Family Diabetes camp, all of the campers and their family members had a chance to climb our big ol’ [...]

 

 Tree House :: Mallory and Blake [5:40m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (218)

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Advisors of high school clubs work long hours. They do all that work on top of their teaching duties, and it is rare that such extra duties are rewarded with pay. But, they are [...]

 

 The Two Best Advisors in the World [3:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (656)

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Well, I’m sure that headline got your attention. But, how else to describe a game where you get inside a large spandex ring and allow it to slingshot you past one another. [...]

 

 Anchor Club Field Games - Mine Field and Sling Shot [6:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (648)

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From Linden, Alabama - way out west near Mississippi - Sarah Bradford made the three hour, 150 mile trip, to Camp ASCCA for the 2007 RYLA conference. We thank Sarah for her dedication. I think she had a [...]

 

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The RYLA conference featured many Rotary leaders from around the state of Alabama. Richard Bollinger, Richard Bollinger, Rotary District 6880 Governor Elect and ASCCA Board Vice-Chairman, was among the speakers.
…Richard Bollinger has served Camp ASCCA [...]

 

 Richard Bollinger - Rotary District 6880 Governor Elect [2:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (382)

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For some that visit Camp ASCCA for a weekend retreat or conference, the visit turns them on to the possibilities of one day working with people that have disabilities.
…RYLA attendees came to ASCCA from all over [...]

 

 RYLA - Kelly Cochran of Auburn [12:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (664)

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For fun, we like to head on out to the ballfield and participate in group games that actually have underlying purposes. Teaching listening and group problem solving.
Among the many activities that Anchor club members participated [...]

 

 Anchor Club Tied In Knots - Tangled [5:36m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (697)

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Alabama Governor of Pilot International, Suzanne Kendra, visited ASCCA along with the state Anchor Club convention attendees.
Suzanne Kendra is the 2007 Alabama Governor of Pilot International
The weekend saw 168 young ladies visit ASCCA, along [...]

 

 Pilot Governor Suzanne Kendra [3:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (438)

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To develop friendships and trust, many groups and organizations begin their preparation for working together with team building games.
…RYLA helps students become better leaders, and learn solve problems together…
ASCCA’s ropes course offers dozens of different activities aimed at achieving these [...]

 

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