Camp ASCCA Blog

New seating, an accessible ramp, and other projects completed through The Ability Experience

February 26, 2018

Over the weekend, Camp was visited by Pi Kappa Phi members from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and Boise as a part of the fraternity’s Ability Experience. The Ability Experience, formerly known as Push America, is a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities around the country. The organization’s first visit to Camp ASCCA came in 1993, and they have returned every year since. The men in attendance each year volunteer and help with new projects across the campus.

Friends of ASCCA: Get to know Jamaica!

February 22, 2018

Hello everyone! My name is Jamaica, and I am excited to be your next guest blogger! I have Cerebral Palsy (CP); Cerebral Palsy is a neurological condition that affects the brain and body in a multitude of ways. I am affected by Cerebral Palsy in all of my limbs, and one of my biggest challenges in having CP is that my body kind of has a mind of its own sometimes. It is difficult for me to control movement in my body, and I have a difficult time with fine and gross motor skills. I also have a lot of muscle spasms everyday but aside from the challenges of having CP, I make the most of life!

Lakeshore Foundation hunting trips were a huge success!

February 2, 2018

Every year during the winter season, the Lakeshore Foundation brings a couple groups to Camp ASCCA for a weekend of hunting. This year’s groups visited during the last two weekends of January and were split into an adult session and a child session. Family members and friends often travel with each participant, and this year’s groups got pretty lucky out in the fields.

#WallpaperWednesday

January 31, 2018

There is no love like the love of Camp ASCCA! As we get closer to Summer 2018, we are getting more and more excited to reunite with all of our camp friends, old and new. We have big plans for this summer, and cannot wait to share a few surprises with everyone.

Friends of ASCCA: Get to know Brandon!

January 31, 2018

My name is Brandon. I’m 22, and I’ll be 23 on January 23. I’m a sophomore at Miles College. I was born with a muscular disease called SMA ( Spinal Muscle Atrophy), and when I was born the doctor told my mom after I was diagnosed with my disease that she would only see me for the maximum of 2 years. Later down the road, I had a severe surgery to keep my spine in place. I was about 10 when this surgery happened. About 3 years later, my lungs collapsed, I flatlined at the hospital once in ICU, but only for a brief second.

ASCCA on the Road surprises Robertsdale Rotary Club with Easterseals award

January 24, 2018

This week, Amber Cotney and I traveled to Mobile for one of our first ASCCA on the Road adventures of 2018. Our first stop on Monday was at the University of South Alabama to visit two therapeutic recreations classes as a part of our staff recruitment efforts. We spent time with each class breaking down who we are as an organization and what it means to be a staff member and work with the campers who visit each summer.

Friends of ASCCA: Get to know Jonathan!

January 9, 2018

My name is Jonathan VanSteenburg, and I have cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy affects all my muscles and my speech. I am a wheelchair user. I have been going to Camp ASCCA since 2006. Camp ASCCA is in a small town called Jackson Gap, AL (located on the beautiful Lake Martin). All of their staff are caring and loving. During the summer, Camp ASCCA has week-long sessions where people with disabilities can do fun things that they don’t normally do at home.

Alliance Communications Management donates more than $27,000 over ten years

January 4, 2018

Each year, we have many individuals and families make donations to Camp ASCCA because they believe in what we do and want us to be able to continue serving people with disabilities every summer. On other occasions, we even have businesses offer support through annual giving. One specific business, Alliance Communications Management, has continued to give to Camp ASCCA since 2008 through monthly giving.

Friends of ASCCA: Get to know McCartney!

January 3, 2018

Hello readers, welcome to Camp ASCCA’s Guest Blog! My name is McCartney, and I’m hoping to be a regular guest blogger here! In my posts, my goal is to help people better understand disabilities and the people who are affected by them. I can’t speak for everyone with a disability, but I can at least try my best to help people on the outside understand people like myself.

ASCCA Christmas 2017

December 18, 2017

On Friday afternoon, campers and staff arrived for a festive ASCCA Christmas weekend on the banks of Lake Martin at Camp ASCCA. The weekend was set out to be a cold one, and it was certainly that. Once all campers – returning and new – had checked in, everyone came together in the dining hall for dinner followed by a special Christmas activity in the gym. As everyone gathered together for the first event of the weekend, hot chocolate and treats were distributed to every cabin group.

Camp ASCCA supporters receive recognition at Easterseals Alabama Annual Awards Luncheon

December 7, 2017

At the annual Easterseals Alabama Awards Luncheon, individuals and organizations are recognized for their continued support of the many Easterseals facilities across the state. Yesterday, Administrator John Stephenson and Director of Marketing/Communications traveled to Montgomery for the event to show appreciation for the individuals who received special recognition and have supported Camp ASCCA for many years.

ASCCA receives Technical Assistance Grant from CACF

December 5, 2017

Camp ASCCA was recently invited to the Shelter & Social Services Trust Grant Awards presentation by the Central Alabama Community Foundation, and Director of Marketing/Communications Dana Rickman was there to represent Camp ASCCA. Today, we received a Technical Assistance Grant of $2,500 from the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF).