Camp Sunshine also gives participants a glimpse of a world that looks very different from what they encounter online, at school, or in their everyday communities. For four days, they live in a space defined by belonging, kindness, and genuine connection, and that experience often reshapes how they see and move through the world long after camp ends.

Camp Sunshine Program Manager Mariah Sadenwater shares a personal reflection about camp, exploring why summer camp is such an important part of her life and how Camp Sunshine continues to impact campers and their families long after the few days they spend together each summer.

Summer camp is often a rite of passage for many young people. It is a place of transformation and character building. Camp Sunshine is no different, but is special for many other reasons.

Camp Sunshine’s summer sessions wrapped up on June 30, but over the last few weeks, we’ve been reflecting on the meaningful experiences of each session. Last November our staff and a few members of our leadership team landed on the theme BRAVE! After all, there’s a million stories to tell and songs to sing about being BRAVE.

Gestures of inclusiveness not rooted in friendship and community are what can appear empty or performative. Celebrate true inclusion daily!

April is Autism Awareness month. The Camp Sunshine community is seeking to deepen our understanding of disability.

In 2023, the Camp Sunshine Community shared many wonderful moments of connection, inclusion, and FUN! A few highlights: A meetup at...

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

Camp Sunshine has many reasons to celebrate this year and we find it most appropriate to join others in celebrating Disability Pride for...

“Nothing about us, without us,” is a mantra that was started with the Disability Rights movement. As the staff of Camp Sunshine heard...

When you first meet someone with a disability, what do you see? What do you think? Do you see only their disability?

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...

July is Disability Pride month. Camp Sunshine is celebrating the gifts and abilities of the entire Sunshine community during the month of...