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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 29, 2024


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
Feb 15, 2024


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 16, 2024


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
Jan 3, 2024


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
Dec 19, 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
Nov 4, 2023


Mindset Matters
We believe that all human beings should be treated with love, kindness, and a mutual respect for one another.

Camp Sunshine
Sep 19, 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
Jun 22, 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
May 30, 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
Apr 24, 2023


With Us, Not For Us: World Down Syndrome Day
When you first meet someone with a disability, what do you see? What do you think? Do you see only their disability?

Camp Sunshine
Mar 21, 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
Feb 20, 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
Jan 1, 2023


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...

Camp Sunshine
Dec 12, 2022


ESPN Show to Highlight Camp Sunshine
Last week, a member of our Sunshine community had a special reunion with one of his former counselors! Camper Michael McCaffrey...

Camp Sunshine
Dec 12, 2022


Thank You, Crazy Horse Steakhouse!
These days, it can feel like a dollar doesn't mean much. It doesn't stretch as far as it used to at the grocery store, and it doesn't put...

Camp Sunshine
Oct 7, 2022
July is Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride month. Camp Sunshine is celebrating the gifts and abilities of the entire Sunshine community during the month of...

Camp Sunshine
Jul 1, 2022


Camp Sunshine Celebrates March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Holland, Mich.-- March has been designated Developmental Disabilities Awareness month by the National Association of Councils on...

Camp Sunshine
Mar 1, 2022


Watch our 2021 Highlight Video
We've all weathered so many difficulties during the past two years, sharing in a tentative hope for our future reunions. With your...

Camp Sunshine
Jan 15, 2022


Pats' Matt Judon made an impact long before the NFL working with people with disabilities
FOXBORO – Matt Judon stood on the outside of the dance floor underneath a tent with several other college teammates. As the music played...

Camp Sunshine
Nov 4, 2021
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