WILL PROUDLY CO-SPONSOR OUR 2011 SUMMER CHARITY
VIEW VIDEO

Our 2011 Summer Charity Event will take place beginning July 18. All campers will participate in some of the actual activities that have been developed by The Opportunity League (see below). In addition, any campers choosing to participate in the charity can make a donation. More details on how to make donations will follow shortly. All money raised will be given to The Opportunity League in order to help fund their initiatives to create community-based recreational facilities and programs that allow children and adults with disabilities to play alongside their peers without disabilities.

In particular, the Opportunity League is currently planning and designing facilities throughout the New York Metropolitan area specifically designed to meet the unique needs of each individual. And, in association with Slippery Rock University, they are developing specific games and activities that allow those with and without disabilities to play and compete together.

This initiative has brought together national and local leaders in sports, recreation, education, and community development to help make possible an inclusive recreational/sports park that will be accessible to the entire community, so that any community member can enjoy the facilities and in doing so, can realize the chance for a life of health and social fulfillment.

Education and leadership training for both local professionals and families will be an integral part of the program. This training is the result of evidenced-based best practices for individuals who may experience disabilities, as well as those of their peers without disabilities across their life-span.

The Opportunity League is an extraordinary opportunity because it provides universally accessible, community-based play environments and programs created specifically for physical, emotional, social, and recreational activities.

Camp Hillard is proud to be associated with this very exciting project. And we are also very excited to have our campers actually experience some of the specific activities that have been developed by the Opportunity League. In particular, our campers will be playing special versions of games such as a kick run ball, volleyball, tennis, soccer, and Zumba. In playing these games, our campers should come away with the knowledge that those with disabilities can play and compete right alongside those without disabilities in a way that allows for all to enjoy and thrive.

All campers and staff donating at least $40 per camper or staff member will receive a very special thank you package. This package will include a special Camp Hillard – Opportunity League T-shirt as well as many other surprises from the event’s various sponsors

To learn more about The Opportunity League, please visit www.opportunityleague.org.