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
Stay in Motion
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.
Registration for 2025 Camp in Motion, Preschool Camp in Motion, and Adaptive AugCom (AAC) Camp in Motion will open January 3, 2025.
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Covering camp costs
The cost of camp can be submitted to most health insurance plans or paid out-of-pocket. A prescription is required for medical clearance regardless of payment method.
If paying by insurance: 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. Campers submitting costs through insurance MUST complete a pre-camp evaluation (virtual or in-person) at least 2 weeks prior to their camp experience to ensure insurance authorization is in place. Important: Current therapies need to be put on hold during camp. Should you wish to continue physical, occupational or speech therapy through your current provider,please communicate this with our team in advance.
If paying out-of-pocket: Individuals who do not wish to use camper’s insurance to cover camp may pay a cash rate of $765 per week.
For general camp questions or scholarship information please email us at campinmotion@ascension.org. This is not a secure email and should not be used to send protected health information.
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Camper registration
Camp in Motion - 2025 Camp Dates
- June 2-6, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | CHASCO YMCA
- June 23-27, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Southwest YMCA
- July 7-11, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Twin Lakes YMCA
- July 14-18, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Twin Lakes YMCA
Note: Camp days are Monday-Friday.
AAC Camp in Motion - 2025 Camp Dates
- June 9-13, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | CHASCO YMCA
Note: Camp days are Monday-Friday.
Preschool Camp in Motion - 2025 Camp Dates
- July 28-31, 2025 | 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Twin Lakes YMCA
Note: Camp days are Monday-Thursday. Camp will not be held on Friday.
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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Expectations
Volunteer hours for Camp in Motion and Adaptive AugCom (AAC) Camp in Motion are Monday 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. daily. Volunteer hours for Preschool Camp in Motion are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers must commit to a full week of volunteering and will be overseen by the Dell Children’s Rehabilitation Therapy Staff.
Volunteers will receive 40 clinical hours per week (20 clinical hours for Preschool Camp in Motion volunteers), including direct hands-on observation with patients and 40 hours of supervision from physical, occupational and speech therapists.
Volunteers may elect to participate in multiple weeks as desired. Volunteers who participate in two or more weeks of camp will be eligible to request a letter of recommendation. For any questions please contact us at campinmotion@ascension.org.
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Application process
- Complete Volunteer Application Survey (link coming soon).
- Complete the Occupational Health Screen. Check your email for instructions following the completion of Step 1.
- Complete the Background Check. Instructions will be sent after completing the Occupational Health Screen in Step 2.
Please note that the Camp in Motion Coordinator is out of the office until early February. You may email campinmotion@ascension.org for more information or questions, but that email will not be checked daily. Thank you for your patience in response time. You may contact our volunteer coordinator at 512-324-0161 if you have any questions with steps 2 and 3.