Camp Sunshine is a weekend residential respite camp for children and adults with disabilities and is offered during the fall and spring. These weekends are designed to give families or caregivers a weekend off while their loved one enjoys new experiences unique to a camp setting. During the weekends campers participate in a variety of outdoor activities which may include:
- Archery
- Fishing
- Pontoon boat rides
- Nature walks
- Canoeing
- Arts and crafts
- and drama
Twenty-four hour supervision is provided by a trained staff and a camp nurse who live and work onsite.
The Place
Housing is provided in comfortable cabins with 10 single beds for campers and supervising staff. Showers and bathrooms are located within each cabin for safety and convenience. In addition to meals prepared by their staff, campers enjoy campout food and nutritious snacks. A health center is located onsite and managed by full-time medical personnel. Camp Sunshine will notify you at once by phone if your child must stay in our health center overnight or has an accident.
Who May Apply
Any mentally and/or physically challenged citizen at least 6 years old who resides with their family may attend. Camp Sunshine accepts campers who need one-on-one attention and those who possess basic self-help skills. One-on-one campers are defined as campers who require assistance with feeding, dressing, or personal hygiene. A person who uses a wheelchair does not necessarily classify as a one-on-one camper. Campers who possess self-help skills are defined as toilet trained and, for the most part, able to feed and dress themselves.