Notes

Who Is Appropriate to Attend Camp?

We accept most all disabilities, both mental and physical. However, we are generally not able to care for campers who require constant one-on-one care*. We can successfully care for a very limited number of campers per week (1 or 2) with high physical mobility and lower mental capacity that must be constantly watched (wanderers). Campers who are likely to exhibit violent behavior at camp are also not appropriate. Due to the seasonal nature of our work, our staff is not trained in Mandt behavior system. We do have counselors who check campers, change diapers, and re-position at night; however, campers who require regular medical attention throughout the night are not appropriate for camp, as we only have one nurse on staff. Although our staff is trained in preventing disease transmission, campers with known communicable disease are generally requested not to attend. During camp, the activities will provide campers with much more physical and mental stimulus than they are generally accustomed to. Therefore, campers with "frail" health who cannot participate in most activities are not appropriate to attend. We do want to make it clear that the sleeping arrangements are group living, and this is an active summer camp, which is near impossible to totally sterilize and expect to be bug free. We do not want to put anyone at risk, as our goal is for Kansans who are disabled to have the best experience and care possible at camp.

*Special Note: if you are willing to send a caregiver with the camper who will do overnight medical care or provide one-on-one care if needed, we can work with you, although to some degree it is important to let the camper experience some independence.