Un-Limb-ited Amputee Camp

Un-Limb-ited Amputee Whitewater Camp

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Next Camp :

June 25- 30th, 2012

The Un-Limb-ited Camp is staffed by members of physical and recreational therapy, nursing and prosthetics, offering a unique opportunity for sixteen high school aged young adults with amputation to learn river running and camping. Participants will receive professional instruction from Holiday River Expeditions. Through additional activities, campers will have opportunities to interact with both their peers and staff members. As a group, they will explore issues common to teenage amputees while developing skills for future success.

Registration

There is no cost to participate in this camp. This covers travel, individualized instruction, equipment rental, food, lodging, and activities for the whitewater trip from Sand Wash to Green River. Registration form , essay and fee must be received no later than April 1st to guarantee consideration for this years camp. All applicants will be notified regarding their application status no later than May 1st.

Camp and Shriners Hospital

The Un-Limb-ited Amputee Activity Camp is made possible by Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City and our sponsors. Our organization has a history of serving individuals ages 0-18 with disabilities, including those with amputations regardless of patient or patient family’s ability to pay. Un-Limb-ited focuses on young adults by encouraging them to better understand the use of their prosthetics through activities and sports. Camp also provides the opportunity to discuss with staff and peers issues common to teenage amputees. Shriners Hospital for Children seeks to help its patients reach their full potential beyond treating their orthopedic conditions, by helping patients adjust to their current disability through skills training, and recreational and therapeutic activities.

For more information…

Please contact:

Matt Lowell (801)536-3615, unlimbitedcamp@comcast.net

Laura Lewis (801)536-3668, llewis@shrinenet.org

Please Mail correspondence to:

Matt Lowell, PT, Camp Co-Director

Shriners Hospital for Children

Fairfax Road at Virginia Street

Salt Lake City, UT 84103-4399