Dates announced for 16th annual Special Olympics Delaware Summer Camp
Special Olympics Delaware has announced they will be hosting two sessions of its annual summer camp in August.
The sessions will take place on August 6-8, and August 14-16, both at Camp Barnes in Frankford. More than 120 Special Olympics Delaware athletes and 80 volunteer counselors are scheduled to attend the two camps.
Officials say that campers get the chance to participate in several traditional camp activities such as, sports, canoeing, swimming, kayaking, boating and crafts, just to name a few. They also get the opportunity to reacquaint with and meet new friends during the three-day, two-night camp experience.
During the first day of the first camp on August 6, forty high school student-athletes will be attending as part of their experience at the annual Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association Leadership Conference. In addition, more than 25 high school and college students from around the state are volunteering at each camp as counselors.
“Special Olympics summer camp is three amazing days where our counselors interact with Special Olympics athletes in an inclusive setting to enjoy a traditional camp experience together,” said Kylie Frazer, director of school and youth initiatives. “The counselors develop a greater understanding and appreciation of their peers with disabilities, and it serves as a tremendous lesson that all people are more alike than different. There’s no greater tribute to our athletes than the fact that many of our counselors come back year after year to spend the three days at camp with them.”
For a list of Special Olympics athletes or high school volunteers who reside in your coverage area, as well as the best day and time to come for photos and interviews, contact Jon Buzby, director of media relations, at 302-831-3484, or email jbuzby@udel.edu
Also, you should contact Jon if you are interested in having a story written and submitted with a photograph about one of your local residents attending the camp.
