Camp ASCCA Journal - Therapeutic Recreation

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For a look at the recent activities - and new programs coming up - here is the Winter 2007/2008 Camp ASCCA newsletter.
Among other things, you’ll learn about the new water splash pad we have coming up for Spring/Summer 2008. Click the [...]

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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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Much has been said about the ‘07 drought across the southeastern United States. According to Alabama Power representatives, we are now in the 3rd year of drought conditions. We have certainly seen the effects of the drought here at Easter Seals [...]

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Once again, the Ina Watson Memorial Valentine’s Dinner and Dance was a success. In addition to dinner and dancing, attendants had the option to bid on donated items in a silent auction. The auction began after the meal and lasted until 10:00 [...]

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It’s no secret that Camp ASCCA relies on fundraisers and donations to provide the high quality services we offer. One of our annual fundraisers is the Ina Watson Memorial Valentine’s Dinner and Dance, held in the Civitan Activity Hall at the [...]

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There are alot of people who work hard to make Camp ASCCA great. Counselors, volunteers, seasonal staff, and full-time staff do a tremendous amount of work over the course of the year, and Camp ASCCA wouldn’t be the same without their efforts. [...]

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Recently the Camp ASCCA staff participated in an aquatic education training session. This training was provided by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Our two instructors were Doug Darr, pictured below, and Maurice Jackson.
Doug and Maurice taught the [...]

 

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Hunting is challenging activity. Sometimes a hunter can sit for hours and not see a deer. Other times a deer comes through but is too young or too small. But every once in a while, if you’re patient, the perfect opportunity presents [...]

 

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Sherrod and Hadyn, UAB leadership coordinators, discuss their “social change” retreat and working with students in a university setting.
…social change focuses upon the individual, the group and the community with the goal of effecting change on behalf [...]

 

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This weekend Camp ASCCA hosted the 2007 January Hunt. After a successful 2006 Fall Hunt, we were excited to see what the January hunt had in-store.
Jim Hardy and most of the hunting guides returned, so there were several familiar faces. However, [...]

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On Thursday, January 11, the Camp ASCCA staff went through an aquatic training program. This program was taught by Doug Darr and Maurice Jackson, both with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The goal of this training was to enhance the [...]

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First, a word from Nathan Waters……
I had the great honor and pleasure of organizing Camp ASCCA’s 19th trip to Walt Disney World. I’ll be honest; I didn’t realize how much was involved in planning this trip.
Being on the trip as a counselor, I [...]

 

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There’s always something going on at the Magic Kingdom. Rides, parades, shows, and meeting the characters are just a few of the many attractions Disney World has to offer.
While visiting the Magic Kingdom, I happened to be with a group of campers [...]

 

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As the face of Disney World, Mickey Mouse is easily one of the most recognizable characters of the last 80 years. If you go to Disney World, you want to see Mickey. Several of our campers were fortunate enough to meet [...]

 

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Its like Christmas, New Years, and your birthday all wrapped into one. Definately one of the best desserts I’ve ever tasted. Whats all this fuss about? Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches.

I should preface this story by saying that we did [...]

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When you go to Disney, you expect to have a “magical experience”. What you don’t expect is the level of generosity and friendliness found in their employees.
On the third day of our trip, we visited the Animal Kingdom. This park is [...]

 

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Happy New Year!!
…Camp ASCCA wishes you a Happy New Year as 2007 begins…
Camp ASCCA hopes you have a safe and happy 2007. There’s lots of work to be done around camp and the staff has big plans for [...]

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This will essentially be the longest video we’ve ever posted at ASCCA. But, it is justified. It is a parade. And, Mickey is in the video.
…Mickey was quite kind to our campers and posed for several photos …even [...]

 

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For about 20 years, Camp ASCCA has been taking trips to Disney World just before Christmas. This week, almost 40 campers and counselors are down in Florida enjoying the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
…the Disney Trip is one of the most popular [...]

 

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December 8-10, 2006 marked the first deer hunt for some of Camp ASCCA’s campers. Camp ASCCA is in its second year of offering a deer hunting weekend to some of our physically challenged youth campers. Like all of our programs, the [...]

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For more than 20 years, Heath Butler has been coming to Camp ASCCA. As a child, as a teenager, and as an adult, Heath has experienced almost everything Camp ASCCA has to offer. You don’t have to spend too much [...]

 

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Looking forward to the holidays, Camp ASCCA has a special trip lined up.
Disney World.
The trip is already full. So, stay tuned for posts to the blog from the first day to the last. We’ll be posting videos, photos [...]

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