Comments
from parents, campers and camper’s assistants:
(Click
here for comments from the community)
"My son made friends for the first time in his
life."
"My
son who is non-disabled enjoyed the variety of experiences—many he
had never done before."
"These
activities were something that my client would have never had the opportunity
to do."
"He
enjoyed the freedom he had using his wheelchair in this accessible
environment."
"My
daughter (who is blind and has cerebral palsy) felt like she "fit
in," enjoyed going everyday.
"My
son had the time of his life—the peers appropriate for him, he made many new
friends."
“It was a very positive experience for my son socially as
well as meeting his physical needs challenges.”
“Shawn had a great time and looked forward to going every
day. He tried many new things and pushed himself to do them, i.e. horseback
riding.”
“It was great to see a smile on our daughters face.”
"Excellent,
your attention to every detail and the needs of all campers created a unique
and rewarding experience for my client."
“I applaud you and your team for putting together such a
fun camp! I don’t know what we’d do without it.”
"It
was very beneficial for my client, the overall experience for him was awesome
and we can't wait 'till next year."
“The overall experience was excellent! My camper made
many wonderful gains that I feel he wouldn’t have made without this camp.”
“Excellent!! She spoke to me everyday about what a
wonderful time she was having and hoped to do this again next summer.”
Here
are some of the supportive comments from the community that Partners In
Adventure has received:
"I want to thank you
and the many others who contribute both directly and in-kind for bring
Partners In Adventure to reality. . . that you continue to bring together a
large and diverse group of sponsoring and participating organizations is
further testimony to the quality and relevance of Partners In Adventure."
Steve Brooks, Administrator, Children with Special Health Needs, Vermont
Department of Health
"The experience you
offer is unparalleled when it comes to providing disabled and and non disabled
children with a unique experience that both groups of children, as well as
their families, can never forget."
Lewis R. First, M.D., Chief of Pediatrics, Vermont Children's Hospital at
Fletcher Health Care
"The camp is changing
the way for many other camps to operate. It is amazing to see the impact one
small camp in the Champlain Valley can have in the entire state of
Vermont."
Ellen Thompson, Northern Program Coordinator, Vermont Adaptive Ski and
Sports
"It's a wonderfully
enriching summer camp experience. We couldn't be more pleased and able to have
the opportunity to work with Partners In Adventure..."
Alec Webb, President, Shelburne Farms
"We have been involved
for over thirty years in working with leisure time programs for people, both
youth and adults, with disabilities of various kinds. This program is unique
in my experience as it brings together people with and without disabilities to
provide a wholesome summer experience."
Bruce O'Neill, Former Director of South Burlington Recreation Department
"As a pediatric
physical therapist, I highly regard this program as a great asset to the
community and the children I serve. Partners In Adventure gives young people
with disabilities an opportunity to participate in recreational activities in
which they would ordinarily not be able to participate. Since all the
activities are either adapted or accommodated for each child's specific needs,
children have success..."
Mary Milsark, MA PT, Associates in Physical and Occupational Therapy
.
Contact
Information
Telephone
(802) 425-2638
FAX
(802) 425-2638 (call in advance)
Mailing
Address PO Box 867, Shelburne, VT 05482
Deborah
Lamden , Executive Director
E-mail
dlamden@gmavt.net
