Experience Camp Easterseals UCP
Imagine being told your whole life that you couldn’t participate in the same outdoor activities as your friends and family. Now, imagine learning that a summer camp exists where you’re able to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Camp Easterseals UCP encourages and empowers campers to have a full summer camp experience while connecting with friends and nature. We believe that if you can dream it, you can do it!
Camp Easterseals UCP is an overnight camp near Roanoke, Virginia for children and adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities. Camp activities are adapted for all abilities by our trained staff of counselors so that campers can enjoy a unique summer camp experience. Assistance is available to all campers, while encouraging independence in our safe and supportive atmosphere. Summer camp, weekend respites and family camps are available. When you experience Camp Easterseals UCP, you can expect:
- Increased independence- Campers spend a weekend, a week or two weeks away from their daily routines.
- Improved self-esteem- Campers build confidence by reaching goals once thought to be unreachable.
- Forged friendships and social skills- Campers meet new friends, reconnect with old friends and build their social networks.
- Unique outdoor experience- From canoeing down Craig’s Creek to sleeping underneath the stars, campers have an unforgettable time enjoying nature.
Camp Easterseals UCP maintains accreditation through the American Camp Association (ACA). “This accreditation means your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough review of its operation (up to 300 standards) from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the America Red Cross and other youth-serving agencies to assure that current practices at your child’s camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. Camps and the ACA form a partnership that promotes growth and fun in an environment committed to safety,” says the Camp Accreditation Association.
We’re hiring!
Join the fun at camp! Are you looking for a rewarding summer job? We have multiple positions open to individuals age 18+.
Camp activities for an awesome summer
Camp Easterseals UCP offers a full range of “traditional” camp activities. All activities and programs are fully supervised by our staff. We have adaptations available for campers with limited mobility so that they too can participate to the best of their abilities.
- Swimming
- Horseback Riding
- Climbing Wall
- Canoeing
- Campfires & S’mores
- Arts & Crafts
- Sports & Games
- Nature Activities
- Talent Shows
- Dances
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