The Rotary Clubs of Monroe County will be hosting Camp Haccamo for its 68th season: dates are July 29 through August 2 for ages seven to 18, and August 5 through 9, for ages 19 to 30.
Camp Haccamo is a unique summer camp designed to provide a free and enjoyable camping experience for children and adults with a wide range of special needs. Highlights include:
•24/7 nursing care ensures the safety and well-being of campers.
•The counselor-to-camper ratio is one counselor per two campers.
•Children and adults with acute special needs can participate in a weeklong, overnight camping experience.
•Families receive a respite, knowing their loved ones are in good hands and well cared for.
•Special events, including ziplining, the iconic Haccamo Railroad, carnival nights, a talent show, water sports, and a prom, add to the fun and memorable camp experience.
Camp Haccamo’s supportive environment fosters growth and acceptance while helping campers overcome roadblocks and obstacles. “There’s a great need for programs like ours geared for emotionally fragile and behaviorally challenged children and adults,” says Dolly Kujawa, longtime executive director at Camp Haccamo. “Our counselors are familiar with the anxieties they face and know how to help them develop news skills and achieve a certain level of confidence during their week at camp.”
In related news, watch out for the upcoming “The Last Match,” a pro-wrestling rock opera stage performance coming to Rochester this April. The producers are friends of Camp Haccamo, and there may be some celebrity appearances announced in the days to come. Learn more at https://www.thelastmatch.com/.
Camp Haccamo is supported by 13 dedicated Rotary Clubs: Brighton, Brockport, Fairport, Gates Chili, Hilton, Honeoye Falls-Mendon, Irondequoit, Monroe South, Penfield, Pittsford, Rush Henrietta, Spencerport, and Webster. Visit https://www.camphaccamo.org to learn more, make a donation, or to register for camp this season.
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