SARATOGA — After two years of virtual camp, the Saratoga Lions Club is officially back to hosting “Camp Abilities.” Formed in 2014, the overnight camp is sports and recreation-based, tailored to children and teens who are blind, visually impaired and deaf blind. The camp leaders help children play sports and enjoy outdoor activities - just as every child should experience during the days of summer. Activities the campers will take part in include, “beep baseball,” horseback riding, paddleboarding, ice skating and much more. This year, the camp is taking place from July 31 to August 7 at Skidmore College. The camp’s mission is inspired by and modeled after Camp Abilities Brockport and is a service project of the Lions Club of Saratoga.
The Camp Abilities Saratoga staff includes adapted physical education specialists and is set up to provide a one-on-one instructional situation for each person. Evening events also include a barbeque in the Saratoga Spa State Park, a dance, bowling and a talent show. The camp supports an enrollment of 26 children.
For more information about this worthy cause, or to donate visit, campabilitiessaratoga.org.
