March 26 is Purple Day, a day dedicated to epilepsy. Purple Day is celebrated worldwide to educate and spread awareness by wearing purple. I used to have epilepsy up until I was 11 years old, when I had successful brain surgery, so I make sure I wear a purple shirt to show my support. While […]
Hey everybody! First, did you know Spread the Word to End the Word (now simply Spread the Word) is a global campaign founded in 2009 by Special Olympics and Best Buddies International to eliminate the derogatory use of the “R-word” and promote inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Held annually on the first […]
Make a Friend Day is February 12, which makes sense because February is known as the month of love. However, at Camp ASCCA, every day is Make a Friend Day! Camp ASCCA will never fail you when it comes to making new friends. I like to think of it as a fun challenge on the […]
Hey everyone! If you are attending Rookie Weekend at Camp ASCCA, I want to share some of the things I have learned over the years of attending. My first summer was in 1988, when I was still in elementary school at E.R. Dickson. All meals are eaten in the Dining Hall. Jon Dollar, the Kitchen […]
Hey everyone, and happy 2026! As you all know, the Dining Hall has officially reopened after lightning struck on June 29, causing fire and water damage and leading to the cancellation of Session 3. That evening, the counselors reached out to check on me. It was upsetting when Matt had to announce that Session 3 […]
Camp ASCCA makes our summer sessions extra fun with the colorful themes that they kindly set up for us campers. Wonder what outfits to pack for your session’s theme? That’s part of the fun. I get many compliments on my themed clothing every year. All of this summer’s themes are fun and easy, especially if […]
What is your favorite holiday movie? Christmas is around the corner, and holiday movies are airing 24/7. Chances are, you and your family will have some favorite holiday movie of some kind. My family likes all sorts of Christmas movies, both old and new. Here is a list of movies that each of my family […]
Hey everyone!! It’s Christmas time, and during ASCCA’s off-season, it would be a perfect time to have Frith Landing reserved for Christmas. Frith Landing is located right on the ASCCA grounds near the pond. Think about what a fun place to imagine Santa Claus stopping by to deliver gifts or even a spot for New […]
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can be identified by seizures, which are electrical discharges in the brain that can cause mild to severe symptoms, including unconsciousness and memory loss. There are over 30 types of seizures, but the most common ones are tonic-clonic, atonic, absence, myoclonic, and focal. Epilepsy […]
Hey Counselors and Friends! This was my first time attending Fall Family Weekend Camp. The check-in process without meds takes about 5 minutes. First was a temperature check with Chris and Tre at the gate, then to the gym to see Pearl for name tags, followed by Nurse Abbey for the health screening. Next was […]
