Bring a buddy to camp
Each
summer in the United States, children have shared in organized camp
experience in an effort to build social skills, develop character and
promote good citizenship.From June 16-19, children ages 3-6 participated in the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry’s (DSAL) second annual Buddy Camp.
Campers gather to
touch a horseshoe crab as part of a June 26 tour of the S.C. Aquarium. The camp, supported by proceeds from DSAL’s annual Buddy Walk, was held at Providence Baptist Church in Daniel Island.
Second-year speech
language pathology student Jessica Terry, assists Claire Vail, 4, and
buddy, Payton Abbott, 4, as they glue on characters to their sun visors
during craft time.
The three-day event hosted 10 children with Down syndrome and their buddies, and was supported by volunteer counselors including Diane Andrews and Tish McAfee, MUSC Department of Speech Language Pathology; Jamie Snape, MUSC Physical Therapy and other Tri-county health care professionals and students. Children participated in hands-on activities to encourage play and interaction through music, language and gross/fine motor activities.
MUSC student
Brittni Carnes and camper Cate Oxford sing along with egg shakers
during music time. “Diane, Tish and the other counselors have done a wonderful job organizing this year's camp,” said Chad Vail, parent and DSAL past president. “Parents, families and friends are very supportive to the camp, because it teaches inclusion and allows children to freely engage in play and activities together.”
The group concluded the camp with a visit to the South Carolina Aquarium.
Friday, July 4, 2008
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