April is Autism Awareness Month! We wear something blue on April 2nd. Here’s what you need to know about Autism. Some or all of the following characteristics may be observed: communication problems, difficulty relating to people, objects and events, unusual play with toys and other objects, difficulty with changes in routine or familiar surroundings and […]
Happy Women’s Month, Camp ASCCA! I miss all of you so much, and I can’t wait for this summer! Since my disabilities put me at a higher risk for getting really sick with COVID-19, I’ve been trying to stay home as much as possible since last year. It’s been really hard to stay safe and […]
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month as well as Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. I happen to celebrate both! As you may have read in a previous post, I was born with a brain malformation that causes epilepsy, and I had successful brain surgery to eliminate seizures in 2010. (You can read “My Surgery Story” at https://campascca.org/friends-of-ascca-my-surgery-story/.) […]
A good friend has to have many qualities. Friends have to have honesty, humor, empathy, and generosity. Friends should be trustworthy, supportive, loyal, selfless, non-judgmental, forgiving, dependable, and respectful. It’s good if friends have honesty because an honest friend stands with you at every stage of life. Being honest with your friends and them being […]
Since February is mostly about Valentine’s Day, which is a celebration of love, I am reminded of how much I love Camp ASCCA for many reasons. The place itself is fun, and the staff members are friendly and warm. The camp has colorful events, like dances and concerts. If I had to sum up Camp […]
I have many goals and dreams for the future. First in foremost, my number one goal is to finish college with great grades or semi-great. My goal is to finish college, get a degree, and get a good job. I have a fascination with writing so someday I see myself writing for a company or […]
Come and take a visial tour with me! Near the parking lot is the Oscar Dunn Environmental Center. When you first walk in you will enter the Auditorium. The museum part is in the center and the lab room is on the right. In the lab, you will find some creatures like Terry the Bearden […]
How has COVID-19 impacted your life? My family is adjusting to our new lifestyle fairly well. Doctor friends have helped us with good ideas to prevent getting sick, even when the numbers of sick people are rising and might still get worse. Preventing illness, participating with Camp ASCCA virtual activities, and spending time with family […]
Happy New Year, Camp ASCCA! I hope your 2021 is off to a wonderful start. For me, this year is starting out a little strange and chaotic; about a month and a half ago, I had to have a very unexpected surgery. A metal plate attached to my femur from an old surgery came out […]
My first year at Camp ASCCA was good, but it l got better as my years went on. During my first year, I learned a lot. Things like not to touch things that aren’t yours, like radios, and cell phones. While you’re at Camp ASCCA, you have to follow all the rules and stay with […]
