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learn their lines. As counselors,
we had to do all the settings,
props and costumes and work
with the kids at the same time.
It was really hectic."
Name: Andrea Wolff
Age: 21
Camp Tamarack and Camp
Chi (in Wisconsin)
Years at camp: 1989-1993
BEST CAMP EXPERI-
ENCE: "One of the most positive
experiences you can have as a
counselor of older kids is when
the campers see you as a role
model but they can also become
your friend. Once you learn how
to be a counselor and deal with
issues and the campers know
you can be their friend, it's re-
warding. It gives counselors a
warm feeling to know that
they've hade such a good influ-
ence on a kid's life even if it insts
only for a summer.
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BERKLEY
3144 W. 12 MILE
(810) 548 - 5025
WESTLAND
1900 N. WAYNE RD.
(313) 721-2262
Rehabilitation Camp
Helps Well Children
Sinai Kids Information Pro-
gram, (SKIP-R), is a rehabili-
tation educational day camp for
children ages 7-14 who have
parents, grandparents brothers
or sisters who are physically
challenged. This program spon-
sored by the department of
physical medicine and rehabil-
itation is free of charge but en-
rollment is limited.
SKIP-R started in 1986 and
is designed to assist children in
CAMP AROVV
Since 1934 Arowhon has been known for intense teaching
of skills and "the best waterfront program in North America."
Windsurfing • Sailing
aged 7-16 are simultaneously
Kayaking • Tennis
nurtured and challenged.
Backpacking
Archery • Nature
Drama • Canoe Trips
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In the Algonquin Park wilderness boys and girls
Canoeing • Riding
Arts and Crafts
DETROIT INFORMATION SESSION:
Sunday January 23, 1994 at 3:00 PM
Birmingham Community House
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WERE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE
help people who are physically
challenged.
Elizabeth Liles, the 1993
camp coordinator, said the pro-
gram is ideal for children who
are having a hard time dealing
with parents, grandparents or
siblings who are physically chal-
lenged. It is aimed at steering
kids toward thinking more
about possibilities and less
about limitations.
"It's an opportunity for kids
to learn about rehabilitation
and ask questions about dis-
abilities which have hit close to
home," said Ms. Liles. "But
most importantly, it gives them
the chance to meet other chil-
dren who also have a family
member who is physically chal-
lenged. It's a way to relieve the
feeling of isolation that the chil-
dren may feel."
The SHIP-R program will be
held this year August 15-19.
For more information about
SKIP-R, call Sinai Hospital at
493-5346.
Special Program
At Tamararck
380 South Bates Street in Birmingham
Winter: 72 Lyndhurst Ave. Toronto, Ontario M5R 2Z7 Tel (416) 97
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When I get letters and phone
calls from kids on my Western
trip, it makes me feel good to
know they are still thinking of
me and consulting with me."
WORST CAMP EXPERI-
ENCE: "One bad thing is when
you have kids that don't want
to give you the respect you
deserve. One summer I had a
rough group of campers. The
hardest part is gaining camper
respect and trying to get
through to them. That is so
important. I had a camper who
was on Ritalin and she was
very hyperactive. It was hard
because the whole session
she really rebelled until the
last week of camp when she
started acting like she was my
best friend. I would honestly
have to say the positive
always outweights the nega-
tive." ❑
Learning Golf at camp.
adjusting to and understanding
a family member's physical dis-
ability. Speakers, games and
fun activities expose the kids to
doctors and experts who can an-
swer their individualized ques-
tions. Last year the 20 children
involved in the program partic-
ipated in a picnic, painted T-
shirts and saw how animals
Test summer, Tamarack Camps
created a special program. The
camp program Horizons was
developed to serve students
with special needs. Eight chil-
dren attended the camp and
were integrated into the regu-
lar camp program. Extra sup-
port staff were hired and every
aspect of their program was
aimed at ensuring success.
Anne Ouerkerk, the coordi-
nator of Horizons marvelled at
the success of the program.