Celebrate we will for life is short but sweet for certain
Profile Information
- I know Camp ASCCA because I am/was a ...
- Counselor, Program Staff
- I first attended, or worked/volunteered at, Camp ASCCA in ...
- 2005
- The last time I attended, or worked/volunteered at, Camp ASCCA was as a ______, back in _______ ...
- Unit Leader, Summer 2007
- A little bit about me:
- I live, study and work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. I'm currently at CU as a Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (Speech Therapy undergrad). I've worked at Camp Ascca for 3 summers and am about to descend for the fourth. Every year gets better and better! My life has been dramtically changed because of this camp, my fellow workers and especially the campers. It is a magical place!
- Favorite memories of Camp ASCCA?
- So many! I think they have to be those unexpected times, like during a black out with the guitar out and singing any simple camp or gospel song I can think of so to keep it entertaining! The gigglefests with Mobile Rotary campers, Mary Nell as Gene Simmons pretty much rocked my world, and seeing Matt Rickman in his element (80s!!!!!!!!!!!!). I'd have to say that the down times in the girl's cabins are my favorite. Who knows what's going to happen or who's going to say what but that's the best part!
- Has Camp ASCCA had a dramatic impact upon your life? Care to share how?
- I was on a slippery slope towards complacency before camp. I had honestly never given a thought to working within the disabled community until I met Miss Abbey Love and had heard all the stories and saw all the pictures. It inspired me to try something completely different, not to mention to live in a completely different place. Camp has jump started my life and probably saved me from years of questioning what direction I should take. The campers above all have made the most impact on me. I cannot begin to say how much love and acceptance I feel from all these very special people. They've shown me that we all have our own disabilities and abilities, some are just more visible than others.
- Where am I now? (City, State, Country)
- Sunny Boulder, Colorado
- Relationship Status?
- Single
- Occupation? So, you're wondering what I'm doing these days?
- I'd like to think I'm a student, but in reality I'm a ski bum/wanderer at heart. I can't help it! I think it's in the blood
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Comment Wall (35 comments)
- At 8:12am on December 5, 2008,
Peggy Long RN said… - Of course I miss you!!! Ive been a bit tied up with myMom , she is 92 & has had some problems. She moved to Alabama last Jan to assisted living. However, this too will pass!! Take care & have a wonderfull Christmas!! Peggy
- At 12:26am on November 28, 2008,
Aubrie Collins said… - OH! and the other night my brother was playing guitar and singing angel from Montgomery and it made me think of you!
- At 12:24am on November 28, 2008, Aubrie Collins said…
- I wish I could be cool like you!
- At 10:32am on October 20, 2008,
Abbey Love Mitchell said… - dont get loud wit me mam....DONT get loud wit me
- At 12:03am on August 26, 2008,
Kirby Sullivan said… - make me an angel that flies from Montgomery!
- At 9:16am on July 23, 2008,
Joshua Cusick said… - It was great seeing you at camp this year! By the way, excellent singing on prom night. That theme is now one of my favorites, and, quite ironically, I think it's Shanae's fave as well!
- At 9:43pm on July 12, 2008,
Megan Kearney said… - How is the summer going? You need to detour up this way to see my sweet boy when you get back. And one of these days i will get to boulder now that i feel normal again!
- At 11:12am on May 21, 2008,
Quillie Murray said… - hater.
- At 12:04pm on May 12, 2008,
Jen Manning said… - hi. i miss you.
- At 12:04am on May 12, 2008,
Josh Smith said… - I know, for some reason you seem to be in so many of my pics. I haven't talked to him. And the real world is eerily similar, but it'll all set in soon enough. Can't wait to see you soon.
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ASCCA's goal is to serve those who can derive maximum benefit from the resident camp experience and provide a healthier, happier, longer, and more productive life for children and adults of all abilities. Camp ASCCA will also accent "reverse mainstreaming" by including non-disabled persons with disabled persons.
Give to Camp ASCCA!
Call 1-800-THE CAMP (In Alabama) or, call 1-256-825-9226
Write to:
Easter Seals Camp ASCCA
P. O. Box 21
5278 Camp ASCCA Drive
Jackson's Gap, AL 36861
ASCCA's goal is to serve those who can derive maximum benefit from the resident camp experience and provide a healthier, happier, longer, and more productive life for children and adults of all abilities. Camp ASCCA will also accent "reverse mainstreaming" by including non-disabled persons with disabled persons.
Contact Camp
Write for InformationCall 1-800-THE CAMP (In Alabama) or, call 1-256-825-9226
Write to:
Easter Seals Camp ASCCA
P. O. Box 21
5278 Camp ASCCA Drive
Jackson's Gap, AL 36861
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Events
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2009 Camp ASCCA Staff Reunion
July 30, 2009 at 6pm to July 31, 2009 at 7pm – Camp ASCCA, AL
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