Camp in Motion

Camp in Motion is an adaptive sports camp for children with physical limitations, such as mild to moderate cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level I, II, and III), post-stroke, or other physical challenges.  Campers who would like to participate need a prescription including a diagnosis of physical limitation. Campers should have reasonable use of at least one arm and can follow directions at preschool level or higher. The experience includes sports, friends and fun in an inclusive environment. Campers participate in a variety of adaptive sports group activities, swimming, and dance with Dell Children’s pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapists and YMCA program team members. Camp in Motion activities are offered throughout the summer and Stay in Motion activities are available throughout the year.

Camp in Motion

Camp in Motion 2024! Camp days are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applications for camp will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Camper’s first choice of camp will be granted to appropriate campers. Camper applications are limited to individuals with physical limitations (ie. cerebral palsy Level I-Level IV, brain injury, post-stroke, etc). Campers require minimal assistance with toileting, dressing and feeding themselves lunch. Individuals that require additional assistance should provide a nurse or caregiver. For general camp questions please email us at campinmotion@ascension.org. This is not a secure email so it should not be used to send protected health information.

Campers submitting costs through insurance MUST complete a pre-camp evaluation either virtual or in-person at least 2 weeks prior to camp experience  to ensure insurance authorization is in place. Current therapies will need to be on hold during the camp week(s).  Should you wish to continue a particular discipline (PT, OT, or ST) through your current provider, please communicate this with our team in advance.

The cost of camp can be submitted to most health insurance plans, and scholarships are available. Paying out-of-pocket is also an option if you don’t wish to use therapy visits for camp. A prescription is required for medical clearance to camp. In order to plan, you may contact your insurance company. You may provide the following billing codes to your provider for verification of coverage: CPT Code 97161, 97162, 97163, 97150. Insurance companies have different expiration requirements for prescriptions, but most are around 30 days.

• Adaptive Sports Camp | June 17-21 at the Southwest YMCA (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Adaptive Sports Camp | June 24-28 at the Twin Lakes YMCA (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Adaptive Sports Camp | July 8-12 at the Twin Lakes YMCA (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Adaptive Sports Camp | July 15-19  at the CHASCO YMCA (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Preschool Adaptive Sports Camp | July 29-Aug. 1 at  the Twin Lakes (8:15-11:30 a.m.)

Adaptive AugCom Camp (AAC Camp)

AAC in Motion! Camp will be June 3-7 at CHASCO YMCA. This camp is limited for individuals who use a communication device. Camp days are from  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Applications for camp will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Camper applications are limited to individuals who utilize an augmentative communication device of any kind, meaning campers must have a low or high-tech communication device to participate.

Individuals should require minimal assistance with toileting, dressing and feeding themselves lunch. Individuals that require additional assistance should provide a nurse or caregiver. For general camp questions please contact us by email at campinmotion@ascension.org. This is not a secure email so it should not be used to send protected health information.

Campers submitting costs through insurance MUST complete a pre-camp evaluation either virtual or in-person at least 1 week prior to camp experience to ensure insurance authorization is in place. Current therapies will need to be on hold starting the date of evaluation for services provided. Should you wish to continue speech through your current provider, please communicate this with our team in advance.

Individuals who do not wish to utilize camper’s insurance to cover camp may pay a cash pay rate of $765 per week. A doctor’s prescription is required for either method of payment.