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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Caglewood

My sister....she is amazing! I don't remember a time when she didn't have a heart for people with special needs. When she was in her early, early 20s, she met a guy who shares her passion. They fell deeply in love (awww!), married and together created Caglewood- A Special Camp for People with Special Needs. Through the years Caglewood has grown into an awesome ministry! I urge you to check out their site. I could go on and on about what they do, but they say it better themselves. (If clicking on the links above don't work, you may visit Caglewood's site at www.caglewood.org)

MAKE SURE you watch the video on the main page. Click on "Watch Video" in the blue rectangle under "Upcoming Events". In the video you will be blessed to see just a glimpse of the wonderful work Caglewood does.

And from their website-

"Caglewood serves individuals with special needs through active programming that provides enhanced life experiences, personal development, and respite opportunities. Caglewood fosters the core development of those we serve by engaging them in activities designed to promote independence and confidence. Caglewood’s programming inspires spiritual and social development through the communion with nature. A camping trip with Camp Caglewood consists of counselor planned and led activities, crafts, devotionals, hiking, camping, swimming, and various forms of physical therapy and adaptive skills training.

Caglewood is designed for children and adults diagnosed as Autism Spectrum, PDD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsey, and other developmental disabilities. Parents and caregivers send their loved ones to camp for respite care, and independence growth."
In Him,
E

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow! Your sis is awesome!

Meredith said...

This looks awesome! I'm having a hard time finding the age range for it though? It just says "children and adults". Did I miss it somewhere? I've been helping a friend look for summer activities for her daughter w/ Ds that is 27 and wondered if they might look into this? My e-mail is mkp1982@hotmail.com if you are able to find me an answer! :) THANKS!

Adeye said...

Wow, what an incredible ministry!

Sarah said...

What a beautiful place to share God's heart.