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Oxford’s Down Syndrome Support Group Organizes Summer Family Camp
A summer camp has been organized this year for Down syndrome families at Camp Hopewell in Oxford. Sponsored by 21 United of Mississippi, this camp is for individuals with Down syndrome and their immediate family members.
“This camp will allow Down syndrome children and their typically-developing siblings to enjoy all a summer camp has to offer,” said Jenny Rayner, president of 21 United. “As far as the children are concerned, there is no focus on Down syndrome. They will have the opportunity to do camp activities together and just be kids.”
The camp will also offer parents networking, fellowship and education opportunities. Though parents will participate in some activities with their children, there are times carved out for education. Some sessions will feature speakers who are experts in their fields while other sessions are group discussions geared toward specific topics common to families directly affected by Down syndrome.
“For the past two years, 21 United has organized successful Buddy Walk events that allowed us to raise money for our organization,” said Rayner. “This wonderful opportunity is made possible by the support given to that October event.”
Created by three Oxford families, 21 United of Mississippi is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the inclusion, value and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome.
This year’s summer camp has spots remaining for just a few more families. For more information on camp registration, contact Scott Thompson at 662-816-9898 or thompson@olemiss.edu.
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Elizabeth Creed
July 5, 2016 at 9:50 pm
Your camp sounds fabulous! I have two children, the youngest has Down Syndrome. She is 7 years old. We live in Randolph Co and are in tremendous need of camps/groups just like this. I’m so excited to learn about this. I would love to know the dates, cost, etc. I would appreciate any further info you can offer.
Thank you! God bless!
Elizabeth Creed
Anonymous
July 6, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Elizabeth,
We would LOVE to have your family join us at Camp Hopewell for this camp. It takes place this weekend, July 8-9. We will begin on Friday with 10 a.m. registration, and the activities will start soon after we get everyone settled into their cabins. The fun goes until around noon or so on Saturday. My email address is thompson@olemiss.edu. Please email me so I can send you the brochure and the registration link.
Scott Thompson
doraemon
March 4, 2017 at 7:19 am
it is nice again you come with something new