Camp Fire provides summer camp experience for those with mild disabilities - Tulsa World
“As adults, we live and interact with people at home, work and church that are different than us and we have to learn to embrace those differences, so we teach them how to do that here,” she said. “The campers don’t know who is diagnosed or what that diagnosis is. They see personality quirks and become friends no matter what. I've been involved with Camp Fire and this camp for years, and I can't begin to tell you how wonderful it's been for my kids. They learned to start cooking fires- and friendships, nature skills - and leadership skills, how to handle camping in the rain - and how to live with people who aren't like you. I've seen kids who couldn't spend a night away from home grow into camp counselors, kids who hated the outdoors volunteer for a 5 day backpacking trip, kids who were afraid of the water become lifeguards. [thumbup] Camp Fire and Camp Waluhili. If you would like the newspaper delivered to your home and unlimited digital access, please subscribe to one of our print + digital packages. Source: www.tulsaworld.com
