Camp ASCCA Blog

This Week at ASCCA: Sept. 12th-18th

The first week of September was a huge success with groups from Drake Middle School and the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association visiting camp for a few days of fun in the sun before the fall weather arrives.

Coming up this week at ASCCA:

ARPA Groups Visit for Fall Camporee

On Friday, groups from around the state of Alabama arrived for the ARPA Fall Camporee weekend. Every year, different parks and recreation teams bring their therapeutic recreation groups to Camp ASCCA for a fun weekend in the woods. This year we were visited by groups from Montgomery, Dothan, Muscle Shoals, Anniston, and Hoover.

Drake Middle School Arrives for Day 2

It has been a hot, beautiful day here on the banks of Lake Martin, and today’s students from Drake Middle School had a ball. With the sun beating down, students were encouraged to drink water throughout the day and keep sunscreen on because no one wants to be sunburnt on their fun day away from the classroom.

Drake Middle School: Day 1

This morning several buses loaded down with middle school students arrived for an exciting day at Camp ASCCA. Each summer, Drake Middle School in Auburn spends a few days in September sending groups of students to camp for an enjoyable day trip away from school.

This Week at ASCCA

As fall approaches, we are getting geared up for a variety of programs for different groups serving people with disabilities as well as a variety of events of our own over the next few months. Check out what we have going on this week!

In Memory of Bob Gene McBride

Today the Camp ASCCA family is saddened to learn about the passing of former Camp Mac Director, Bob Gene McBride.

United Way 2017 Campaign Kickoff

As a member agency of the Lake Martin Area United Way, we invite you to join us tonight for the kick off of the United Way 2017 Campaign.

Second Annual Dadeville First United Methodist Church Family Retreat

On Saturday, the Dadeville First United Methodist Church held their second annual, church-wide family retreat here at Camp ASCCA. This year’s theme was “Headed for High Places,” and their day was filled with a time of worship, family fun, and recreational activities.

All About That Talent

There’s no better way to end an ASCCA summer than a Thursday night talent show, and the Macon ARC group ended the week right. Last night as campers began to trickle into the Lions Lodge, the anticipation grew and the costumes were impressive. It was a night scheduled for performances to tunes by Elvis, Ronnie Millsap, Katy Perry, and more.

2016 Judy Williams Scholarship Recipient

At the end of Week 7 each summer, a summer staff member who has shown endless hard work and resiliency is awarded the Judy Williams Scholarship. Last week, the 2016 recipient was announced, and Christian Thomason of Birmingham received this year’s Judy Williams Scholarship.

Saddles and Sweet Treats

Each summer Macon ARC campers come ready to enjoy every activity, new and old, at Camp ASCCA. However, there is always one particular activity that draws the attention of many.

Captain America: The ASCCA Soldier

The Macon ARC crew has arrived, and they are ready to rock! Campers and counselors from Georgia arrived at lunchtime yesterday for a week of fun here at Camp ASCCA. We kicked the week off with a night of dancing the the oldies and a special visit from none other than Captain America.