The Judy Williams Scholarship is given each year to a summer staff member. This decision is based on his or her enthusiasm, energy during work, quality of care given to our campers, and resiliency throughout a hot and challenging summer. The recipient is selected by the leadership staff, made up of unit leaders and a […]
To the ASCCA Family, I can officially now say that I get it. Words cannot even begin to describe the amazing summer and the immense joy ASCCA has brought to my life for the past eleven weeks. For those of you who may not know, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as […]
We had a few visitors stop by Camp ASCCA today! A couple of ladies who are members of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, which is sponsored by MACOA, Montgomery Area Council on Aging. The ladies represent MACOA, and the RSVP programs of Tallapoosa, Coosa, and Montgomery counties. After a nearby speaking engagement, they dropped […]
It is no secret around ASCCA that campers have staff in their families, but did you know that we have quite a few staff siblings as well? This summer, our staff has incorporated quite a few siblings who all have the unique opportunity to share the ASCCA experience together. Starting off, meet the Kelley […]
Session Four is one for the books with an energy like no other. Since check in and the dance on Sunday, campers have spread an immense amount of joy all around, and our staff sure has loved the abundance of happiness. On Monday, we held our Christmas program where campers were able to participate in […]
Camp ASCCA hosts several camps, known as user groups, throughout the year. The other camps use ASCCA grounds to provide a facility for their organization and catered to their own needs. Sometimes staff and campers become more interested in the actual Camp ASCCA summer program which leads them to hopping on for a full summer […]
This week, Camp ASCCA hosted Teen Week which was full of many great surprises. One of the best surprises from this week came from this year’s crowned prom queen, Noel. During the talent show on Tuesday night held at the Outpost, Noel and her Moundville cabinmates preformed her original song “Somewhere Over Camp ASCCA”, and […]
Many friends of ASCCA know our farm animals very well, but did you also know we have a few animals else where? The Dunn Center is the primary location for campers to learn about all things nature from our Outdoor Education Staff. At the Dunn Center, we house Pistachio the turtle (pictured below) and Terry […]
Like many of you, my unique traits can limit my abilities sometimes. I find it difficult to do certain things, which is why Camp ASCCA is so great for people like me. Unique traits are “normal” there, and they don’t pose a problem. But when I’m not at Camp ASCCA, I continue to try different hobbies at […]
Here at Camp, we hear many names being called out. Some that we recognize, some that are new, some that are unique, and some that are the same. This week at Camp ASCCA, names are getting a little confusing! The reason being because we have so many name repeaters! Several of our counselors and staff […]
