Camp Sunshine
Celebrating True Inclusion!
Gestures of inclusiveness not rooted in friendship and community are what can appear empty or performative. Celebrate true inclusion daily!
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Kathy Rohlman
- Jul 30
Reflecting on Camp Sunshine 2024: I Am Light!
Most of us continue to return to camp because we are reminded that the light we experience in others helps us to be keepers of the light!
Camp Sunshine
- May 28
The Value in Volunteerism & Beyond
In 2023, we estimate that volunteers served more than 23,000 hours at an estimated value of $31.49 per hour, more than $724,270 in value!
Mariah Sadenwater
- Apr 17
Camp Sunshine Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness month. The Camp Sunshine community is seeking to deepen our understanding of disability.
Camp Sunshine
- Mar 27
Women's History Month
Celebrating the many women who formed Camp Sunshine! The month of March is Women’s History Month, and a wonderful time for us to reflect...
Camp Sunshine
- Mar 21
Welcome to Camp Sunshine: Part II
Last month, we shared a look at what you can expect at Camp Sunshine from longtime counselor and volunteer Kayla Backus. This month,...
Camp Sunshine
- Feb 29
Welcome to Camp Sunshine: A Message for New Counselors!
Are you a first-time Camp Sunshine counselor? Not sure what to expect when you arrive to volunteer at Camp Sunshine? No need to worry! As...
Camp Sunshine
- Feb 15
Camp Sunshine Launches One More Recruitment Campaign
We're launching a volunteer counselor recruitment initiative called the One More Campaign to invite even MORE amazing counselors to Camp Sun
Camp Sunshine
- Jan 16
Camp Sunshine Featured on WoodTV 8
GARFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — There is an unmistakable ray that shines out on day one at Camp Sunshine. It’s heard in the laughter...
Camp Sunshine
- Jan 3
In Memory: Counselor Joshua Hector
The Camp Sunshine community offers our condolences to the Hector family as they mourn their son and brother, Joshua Hector. Josh...
Camp Sunshine
- Dec 19, 2023
Our 2023 In Review
In 2023, the Camp Sunshine Community shared many wonderful moments of connection, inclusion, and FUN! A few highlights: A meetup at...
Camp Sunshine
- Nov 4, 2023
A Family Legacy: Three Generations at Camp Sunshine
In 1983, Marcy Vanderwel was charged with the important mission of forming Camp Sunshine. It was clear to her and others that she would...
Camp Sunshine
- Sep 19, 2023
Mindset Matters
This year at Camp Sunshine we incorporated a new segment of training for our volunteer counselors that we are calling “Mindset Matters.”...
Camp Sunshine
- Jun 22, 2023
Disability Pride Resource Roundup
Camp Sunshine has many reasons to celebrate this year and we find it most appropriate to join others in celebrating Disability Pride for...
Camp Sunshine
- May 30, 2023
Camper Advisory Council: For Us
“Nothing about us, without us,” is a mantra that was started with the Disability Rights movement. As the staff of Camp Sunshine heard...
Camp Sunshine
- Apr 24, 2023
2023: 40 Years of Camp Sunshine
Camp Sunshine was established in 1983 to offer summer camp experiences to people with intellectual disabilities. It was a dream come true...
Camp Sunshine
- Mar 21, 2023
With Us, Not For Us: World Down Syndrome Day 2023
When you first meet someone with a disability, what do you see? What do you think? Do you see only their disability? Do you think about...
Camp Sunshine
- Feb 20, 2023
Thank You, Antvelink Family!
Forty years in the life of an organization holds many memories, and it goes without saying that very few people remember those very early...
Camp Sunshine
- Jan 1, 2023
Knowing Better, Doing More
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Dr. Maya Angelou Camp Sunshine is on a journey of...
Camp Sunshine
- Dec 12, 2022
Camp Sunshine on ESPN!
Camp Sunshine was featured on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, as Patriots' LB Matt Judon reminisced about his two summers volunteering as...
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