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Camp in Motion

Camp in Motion at Dell Children’s is a summer camp experience for children, adolescents and young adults with physical limitations in Central Texas.

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Camp in Motion at Dell Children's

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. Your child will participate in a variety of adaptive sports group activities, swimming, and dancing while making new friends and having fun in an inclusive environment. Camp is led by Dell Children’s pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapists and YMCA program team members.

A prescription including a diagnosis of physical limitation is required for medical clearance before attending camp. Campers should have reasonable use of at least one arm and can follow directions at preschool level or higher. We offer three camps based on your child’s age and whether or not a communication device is used.

Camp in Motion

Camp in Motion is for children, adolescents and young adults aged 5-20 years old with physical limitations (i.e., cerebral palsy Level I-Level IV, post-stroke, etc.).

Preschool Camp in Motion

Preschool Camp in Motion is limited to children aged 2-5 years old with physical limitations (i.e., cerebral palsy Level I-Level IV, post-stroke, etc.).

Adaptive AugCom (AAC) Camp in Motion

Adaptive AugCom (AAC) Camp in Motion is limited to children, adolescents and young adults aged 5-20 years old with physical limitations (i.e., cerebral palsy Level I-Level IV, post-stroke, etc.) who utilize an augmentative communication device of any kind. Campers must have a light or high tech communication device in order to participate.

Camp in Motion activities are offered throughout the summer and Stay in Motion activities are available throughout the year.

Camp in Motion

A summer camp experience offered each summer through Dell Children’s and the YMCA.

Stay in Motion

A camp experience offered throughout the year (weekends and school holidays) through Dell Children’s.

Register for Camp in Motion 2025

Camp participation is limited to children, adolescents and young adults (aged 2-20) with physical limitations (ie. cerebral palsy Level I-Level IV, brain injury, post-stroke, etc). Registration is required and applications will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. Participants will be granted their top two weeks of preference upon availability. AAC Camp in Motion will count as one of the two weeks. Participation in additional weeks will be granted after February 17, 2025 if openings are available.

Campers should require minimal assistance with toileting, dressing and feeding themselves lunch. Children who require additional assistance with regular medical needs (i.e., g-tube feeds) or complex medical needs may require an attendant at camp. If you are unsure which level of care your child needs, please contact us at campinmotion@ascension.org.

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Volunteer with Camp in Motion

Camp in Motion volunteers will serve as one-on-one assistants to campers with a diagnosis of physical limitation, such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, brain injury or other similar neurologic impairment. Volunteers should be prepared to be motivating and encouraging to their camper’s participation in sports and therapeutic activities. Volunteers will be expected to swim with their camper daily.

Camp volunteer applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. Please note that you are required to volunteer for an entire week of camp, without absences or tardiness, as our campers depend on a consistent volunteer.

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