Each year an organization called Push America sends teams of collegiate men out into various states for six weeks of service: Build America. They are an extension of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and are on a mission to serve people with disabilities through physical labor such as building, renovating camps for people with special needs. […]
Two campers share their views of Camp ASCCA! -Lyndsie McClure Session Three
Will and his mom share what Camp ASCCA means to them!
You think prom is a big deal in high school but it does not even compare to a Camp ASCCA prom. It has been an amazing experience this week for everyone. As our friend Zeb put it, “It’s about the campers having the time of their lives this week and being able to experience prom […]
Dozens of local supporters of Camp ASCCA attended the Art Show to benefit Camp ASCCA featuring the art of Kirk Seufert. The event took place at the beautiful showroom of Great Kitchens in Fairhope, AL. Guests were treated to tasty hors deourves provided by Greer’s Market of Fairhope and Camp ASCCA Board member Robert Greer. […]
As our teens come to the end of their homecoming style week of camp, we celebrate with many activities. Today we hosted a pep rally as a precursor to our prom tonight; every cabin participated by performing a cheer for the camp and our judges. They were judged in various categories such as spirit, involvement, […]
The empire is upon us building a new Death Star! Unfortunately for them, Camp ASCCA is the training ground for new Jedi Knights. Tonight’s program called for creativity and the use of the force. Campers were called by cabin on a quest to collect tokens from nine different stations set up around camp. Tasks included […]
“Who will tell whether one happy moment of love or the joy of breathing or walking on a bright morning and smelling the fresh air, is not worth all the suffering and effort which life implies.” Erich Fromm In my opinion, moments of love and joy culminate to provide a reason for existence through times […]
This afternoon, our sports campers got a lesson in motivation, athleticism, and ability. Campers learned about the importance of advocating for and creating possibilities for themselves in areas such as athletics in their schools and universities. With the help of several Auburn University students, grads, athletes, our sports campers also enjoyed an afternoon of wheelchair […]
Sports Camp took to the swimming pool this morning! Tom Mann of Adventure Sports II, Montgomery came to camp to teach campers scuba basics. Though new to some, some campers have obviously done this before. One even knew the acronym for SCUBA, Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. After Mann taught the campers about the scuba […]
