Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
The speaker for the October 6th Salem Kiwanis Club meeting was Rebecca Sario from the Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp
The primary goal of Kiwanis Camp is to provide individuals with varying disabilities the opportunity to engage in an exciting array of recreational activities in an outdoor setting.
While these experiences are new to many of our participants, staff work together to assist each individual in achieving maximum success. Counselors work one-on-one with campers to ensure that they get the most out of their camp experience; this can include assisting
some participants in meeting their basic everyday needs, such as toileting, bathing, and feeding. Kiwanis Camp counselors, practice new skills while stretching their vision of who they are and what they can do. Counselors are never required to work alone; trained and capable staff members help in all aspects of the camp experience.
HISTORY & PURPOSE
Founded by the Montavilla Kiwanis Club in 1933 under the leadership of Cy Gengelbach, Kiwanis Camp originated as a camp for low income youth; and since the 1950’s has served children, youth and adults who have disabilities. Training partnership was established with the Special Education Department at Portland State University in 1972. The camp program provides camping experiences for children, youth, and adults with varying disabilities, and a practicum training experience for students interested in special and general education and related human service professions. human service professions.
Above information from the Portland State web site.
More information at Mt. Hood Kiwanis Club website
