Un-Limb-ited Amputee Camp

Un-Limb-ited Ski and Board Amputee Camp

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Next Camp January 30-February 3rd , 2011

The Un-Limb-ited Ski and Snowboard Camp is staffed by members of physical and recreational therapy, nursing and prosthetics, offering a unique opportunity for twelve young adults with amputations high school ages , to learn adapted skiing and snowboarding. Participants will receive professional instruction from National Ability Center instructors. 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

The cost to participate in this camp is $100.00. This covers individualized instruction, equipment rental, food, lodging, and activities for five days and four nights in Park City, Utah. Registration form, essay and fee must be received no later than October 15th to guarantee consideration for next January's camp. Applications are accepted after September 1st. There is financial assistance available if needed with the directors approval. All applicants will be notified regarding their application status no later than December 1st.

Camp and Shriners Hospital

The Un-Limb-ited Amputee Activity Camp is made possible by Shriners Hospitals for Children and our sponsors. Our organization has a history of serving individuals ages 0-18 with disabilities, including those with amputations at no cost. 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, mlowell@shrinenet.org

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