October 17, 2014
Breaking Barriers: Analyzing Acceptance Within A Camp Community
Summer camp may be a familiar experience for certain youth, but for others accessing this space may be difficult due to disability or financial burden. Ramapo for Children is a non-profit organization that hosts a sleep-away summer camp to provide these individuals with a positive summer camp experience. Ramapo for Children surprised me by staying true to its promise of inclusivity; the participants of this camp benefited deeply because of the environment that fostered an appreciation for difference, of community, and of commitment. In this presentation, I will try and address what constitutes this level of inclusiveness and appreciation within a community.
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