The purpose of Camp ‘Can’ Do is to provide a fun, residential camping experience for children, ages six to seventeen, that have been treated for a serious burn injury. Camp ‘Can’ Do provides a safe, supportive, fun outdoor environment and a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for campers. Camp activities may include fishing, swimming, boating and canoeing, games, ropes courses, arts and crafts, entertainment, a dance party, field trips, firefighter relay games, and much more. Camp ‘Can’ Do provides opportunities for personal growth, increased self-esteem, and development of leadership skills. Our goal is to provide a camp where children and teens can play and have fun with others who have shared similar medical experiences. Camp Goals Include: - To provide a unique, exciting, fun-filled experience for the campers
- To convey to each camper the feeling that he/she is a unique and valuable human being
- To emphasize the positive contributions of everyone. Each camper is a winner if he/she does their best with the abilities that they have.
At Camp ‘Can’ Do the children… - Receive unconditional love and acceptance
- Have a fun-filled summer camp experience
- Are just like all the other kids at camp
- Make new friends and begin life-long relationships
- Are inspired by the other children
- Have positive role models and mentors
- Have a safe place to heal emotional scars
- Realize that they ‘Can Do’ anything!
CAMP 'CAN' DO 2010 Camp Can Do 2010 was a huge success, with 42 children and teens attending as campers and over 45 full-time and part-time volunteers!
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOLKS, WITHOUT THEM CAMP WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE! (in no particular order!) Planning Committee Members Betsy McMillan-Camper/Counselor Coordinator Charles Lamoreaux-Activities Tiffin Lamoreaux-Activities Amy Ferguson-Arts & Crafts Sheila Prynkiewicz-Activities Susan Wimberly-Camp Nurse Ken Gypin-Logistics David Coates-Logistics Ryan Curry-RN/Runner Al Nord-The Fishing GURU and our technology support! Jill Evans-Administrative Director Camp Support Staff Bianca Sancic-Photography Billy Campbell-Photography Ken Evans-Logistics Brian Kimmel-Lifeguard/Logistics Justin Wilz-Lifeguard/Logistics Jackie Yates-Logistics Tim Robinson-Logistics Michael Rourke-Logistics Thanks to Richard Sheffield, Jacob Evans, & Matt Thomson for your continued support and help!! Full-Time Counselors Allison Pierce Bess Pierce Sheila Hill Danielle Belk Emily Williams Juliet Boyne Janice Pennelli Laurie Rose Margo Chaffins Abby Horrex Benjamin Doss Wayne Hardee Christopher Puckhaber Darwin Gregorio Eric Phillips Justin Hudson Josh Hagar Keith Pruett Ross Vezin Scott Iams Wesley Murphy Darwin Weaver Justin Gibbins Day Volunteers Deborah Lacombe Karen Pompe Melissa Pyform Chico Lucas Mary Jo Zulli David Pierce Alicia Piede Sherry Christopher Jerry Christopher Amy Cox Julie Beck Transporters (Thank you for getting our campers to and from camp safely!) Mary Wiltshire Rodney Profit Henry Gadson Robert McAlhaney Kenny Stratton Camp 'Can' Do 2010 Sponsors The following people and organizations offer their support, either by monetary donations, gifts-in-kind, or providing a needed service, to be sure that Camp Can Do can continue to offer this FREE summer camp experience to children and teens with a history of severe burn injury.
Bobbie & James Patenaude Dutch Fork Fire & Rescue Hank Nickerson HGH-Haile Gold Mine, Inc. Horry County Firefighters' Relief Fund SC Professional Firefighters' Association, IAFF Local A0039 Fishermen for Burned Children Rock Hill IAFF Local 4489 Rock Hill IAFF Local 2106 Columbia IAFF Local 793 Ballentine Volunteers Hogs N Hoses BBQ Team Summerville Police Department Summerville Fire Department St. Johns' Fire-Rescue St. Andrew's Fire Department North Charleston Fire Department Charleston Fire Department Lancaster Fire Department Nicole Jackson-Molnlycke Health Care America's Female Firefighters City of Florence Fire Department Mount Pleasant Fire Department Lexington County Fire Department Canoeing for Kids-Jay Alley Inner Rhythm-Chip Burr Blackbeard's Cove Family Fun Park
Tentative Dates for Camp 'Can' Do 2011: Sunday July 2 - Thursday July 7 The Camp 'Can Do' planning committee resumes meetings in January 2011. Please keep visiting this site for updates on Camp 'Can' Do 2011!! Photo Galleries from Camp 'Can' Do Camp ‘Can’ Do contact information: Jill Evans, RN, MSN MUSC Children’s Hospital Pediatric Burn Services 150 Ashley Avenue, P.O.Box 250347 Charleston, SC 29425 843-792-3852 For campers and families: Camper information booklet Camper health form For volunteers/counselors: 2010 volunteer application Suggested Clothing List for Counselors
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