Camp with a Ramp
September 12-15, 2024
Mission
To create an environment in which individuals living with spinal cord injuries are challenged to explore their independence and improve their physical health. The camp provides an introduction to numerous accessible sports and independent recreational activities in a unique setting. In addition, it fosters empowerment and independence, facilitates education, networking, mentoring and personal growth during a fully accessible three day camping trip with family and friends.
Location
Whispering Hope Ranch
- 10 camper cabins with features such as wheelchair recharging stations, specially designed barrier free restrooms and more
- The Virginia G. Piper Wellness and Retreat Center where medical personnel that are accompanying participants can attend to their medical needs
- The Nina Mason Pulliam Discovery Trail with interactive learning centers
- The APS Learning and Discovery Ramada with full commercial kitchen with areas for dining and activities
- The fully enclosed Dorrance Family and Geneva Fund Riding Arena
- The Agnes Varis Center for Human-Animal Interaction
- Numerous activity areas including a sport court, sport field, and outdoor camping area with authentic teepees
- An animal habitat and therapy center where individuals with special needs interact with the animal residents by way of animal assisted activities
Activities
- Sunrise hike
- Adaptive Horseback riding
- Fishing
- Adaptive Mountain Bike Riding
- Animal interaction
- Casino Night
- Live band
- Campfire social
- Basketball
- Bocce ball
- Crafts
- Golf
- Handcycles
- And more…
TENATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday
2:00-4:30 pm Check in at dining area for registration and cabin assignments
Tours of the camp will be available at 3:00, 3:30 and 4:00 starting in the dining area.
Horseshoes and Cornhole - Location: Village Green
5:00-6:00 pm Dinner and Opening Ceremonies & Greeting from WHR staff - Location: Dining Area
6:30-7:00pm Volunteer Meeting - Location: Dining Area
7:00-9:00pm Campfire social with s’mores - Location: Teepee Campfire area
Friday
7:00-9:00am (brown bag breakfast) Sunrise Hike the Rim - - Location: Meet at Dining Ramada
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast in dining area
9:15-10:15 am
Session 1 Activities:
*Horseback riding * - Location: Riding Arena
Sporting Activity - Location: TBD
Handcycles (must wear a helmet) - Location: Wellness Center
Animal Interaction - Location: Meet at Dining Ramada
Ranch Craft: - Location: Dining Ramada
- Fish Hatchery Fieldtrip * - Location: Meet At Dining Ramada
10:30-11:30am
Session 2 Activities
Horseback riding- Location: Riding Arena
Sport Activity - Location: TBD
Ranch Craft: Leather bracelets and paracord - Location: Dining Ramada
Massages- Location: Wellness Center
*Fish Hatchery Fieldtrip *- Location: Meet at Dining Ramada
12:00-1:00pm
Lunch in the Dining Area
Guest Speaker
Topic: Accessible Scuba Diving
1:00-2:00 pm
Session 3 Activities
Animal Interaction - Location: Meet at Dining Ramada
Sporting Activity - Location: TBD
Handcycles (must wear a helmet) - Location: Wellness Center
Fishing at Willow Springs Lake - Location: Meet in Dining Area
Massages- Location: Wellness Center
Ranch Craft: - Location: Dining Ramada
2:30-3:30 pm
Session 4 Activities
Wheelchair Maintenance - Location: Hawk/ Heron deck
Sporting Activity - Location: TBD
Fishing at Willow Springs Lake - Location: Meet in Dining Area
Massages - Location: Wellness Center
4:00-4:30 pm Volunteer Meeting - Location: Bunkhouse
5:00-6:00 pm Dinner in Dining Area
6:00-9:00pm Band and Dance Night: Terashain - Location: Dining Area
Saturday
7:00-9:00am (brown bag breakfast) Sunrise Hike the Rim - Location: Meet at Dining Ramada
8:00-9:00am Breakfast in dining area
9:15-10:15 am
Session 1 Activities
*Horseback riding * - Location: Riding Arena
Sporting Activity - Location: TBD
Handcycles (must wear a helmet) - Location: Wellness Center
Animal Interaction - Location: Meet at Dining Ramada
Ranch Craft: Tiles and Coasters - Location: Dining Ramada
Massages - Location: Wellness Center
10:30-11:30 am
Session 2 Activities
Horseback riding - Location: Riding Arena
Sporting Activity - Location: TBD
Handcycles (must wear a helmet) - Location: Wellness Center
Ranch Craft: Tiles and Coasters - Location: Dining Ramada
Massages Location - Wellness Center
Intimacy Talk: Sonya Perduta - Location: Bunkhouse
12:00-1:00pm Lunch in dining area
1:00-2:00 pm
Session 3 Activities
Animal Interaction - Location: Meet at dining area
Sporting Activity - Location: TBD
Handcycles (must wear a helmet) - Location: Wellness Center
Ranch Craft: Clay pot decoration - Location: Dining Ramada
Fishing at Willow Springs Lake - Location: Meet at Dining Area
Massages - Location: Wellness Center
Intimacy Talk: Sonya Perduta - Location: Bunkhouse
2:30-3:30 pm
Session 4 Activities
Fishing at Willow Springs Lake- Location: Meet at Dining Area
Sports Activity - Location: TBD
Handcycles (must wear a helmet) - Location: Wellness Center
Ranch Craft: Clay pot decoration - Location: Dining Ramada
Massages - Location: Wellness Center
SCI Meditations and Wellness Talk: Sonya Perduta - Location: Bunkhouse
3:45-4:15 pm Vounteer Meeting - Location: Bunkhouse
4:30-5:00 pm Group Photo! Wear your T-shirts - Location: Gazebo at Village Green
5:00-6:00 pm Dinner in dining area
5:30-6:00pm Prizes and Awards Ceremony
6:00-9:00pm Casino Night: A Casino Event - Location: Dining Area or Movies - Location: Wellness Center
Sunday
9:00-10:00 am Breakfast in dining area
10:00-10:30 am Picture Slideshow
10:30-12:00 pm Clean up and packing
12:00pm Departure -Sack lunches will be provided