COUNSELOR page 65 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. I 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 (/) 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 U-1 - 3 F- C) CC Next time you feed your face, think about your heart. - LU Go easy on your heart and start cutting back on foods that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. The change'll do you good. a& . luf American Heart Association 66 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 LU C/) 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.