Camp Able

The alligator is my friend…He can be your friend too! I rather see him in the bay then see him in a canoe… Yes, yes…you’re wondering what the heck does that mean. The alligator can be my friend? Well, that was one of many songs that I learned to sing at camp this summer. Many of you know that I was working at Camp Able and it was my first year ever! I did it and loved it. This camp is designed and setup to allow kids and adults with special needs to experience the joys of spending a day, week or more at the beach. Some campers were there for a long as a month. Of course, they went home at 3:00pm but returned the next day at 9:00am ready to do swim and sail all over again. As a counselor, I was able to help campers choose activities ranging from bay hikes, bay swimming, canoeing, sailing and wild side swimming and that’s to say the least. And an added bonus, I was able to meet some very inspiring, passionate, caring people. Everyone who was able to come out to camp this year whether they worked or volunteered became a critical element to our team effort. Thanks to all the counselors for being such amazing teachers and examples of what camp looks like. Thank you to all the volunteers for all your commitment to help where we needed it most. And thank you to the supervisors who gave direction and leadership that made camp possible. We couldn't have done it with out the love, excitement and energy that everyone brought to camp. So if you want to find Camp Able next year, don’t look far… just look toward Coronado at the Silver Stand Beach. We’ll probably be singing…”Have fun in the sun, for everyone, that’s the way it is…”