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The Bright Horizons Summer Camp was started by SCDAI in 1983 to provide a fun, safe, medically supported, recreation experience that allows children with Sickle Cell Disease to participate in culturally-inspired programs, physical activity, disease management and develop an appreciation of nature. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Bloomington in Hudson, IL; The Easter Seals-UCP TIMBER POINTE OUTDOOR CENTER provides the same excitement and activity available at mainstream summer camp programs with fully accessible grounds and facilities, adapted equipment and trained staff that make it possible for campers with disabilities to enjoy the most challenging aspects of camp life. The joys of learning include, instruction in first aid, swimming and water safety, boating, horseback riding, arts and crafts and more. In addition, there is a traditional menu of camp pleasures, like hayrides, cookouts, nature hikes and sing-a-longs.

The program objectives:

• To provide a setting that allows each child to feel a sense of security, love, understanding and a sense of belonging.

• To enhance and build upon the child's self-esteem, self-worth and to promote and encourage personal development, creativity and a cultural pride.

• Components of the program is structured for Group Processing, intended to aid each child to:

    Focus on personal growth
    Help them confront and understand their emotions
    Reinforce their value systems, positive beliefs and to engender coping skills

• Other program components included: Arts and Craft, Self-advocacy, self-management, Ecology and the Environment and Sickle Cell Education.

• Funded by grants, in-kind donations, and corporate and private contributions, this summer SCDAI's Bright Horizons Summer Camp will yet again provides a unique camping experience for children ages 7 to 17.

Click Donate if you would like to be a sponsor, sponsor a child, make a donation or pay for your child to attend SCDAI’s summer camp program!