A Fun, Supportive Environment for Kids with Hemiplegia
Camp Take Hold offers children and teens with hemiparisis and hemiplegic or diplegic cerebral palsy, ages 9-16, four days and three nights of summer fun, social connections, and knowledge about their condition.
Camp Take Hold, developed in conjunction with the Department of Physical Medicine at Children’s National Medical Center, is a new addition to Brainy Camps. Parents can feel comfortable that their children are under the constant care of trained and experienced doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. The campers work directly with physical and occupational therapists to improve the use of their extremities as they work and play with their peers. Through partially induced restraint, they are encouraged to use their involved side. Camp activities are utilized to reinforce the therapy.
Additionally, support and educational groups increase campers' knowledge and understanding of their condition, encouraging them to become effective self-advocates and self-managers. Social isolation is reduced as is the stigma related to having the condition. The camps also provide parents with respite.
Campers participate in many fun summer activities adapted to accomodate their needs, including hiking, arts and crafts, canoeing, team sports, camp olympics, swimming, yoga and drama.
At Camp Take Hold, children and teens gain a better understanding of their condition, strengths and self-worth.
All Brainy Camps are held at Massanetta Springs in Harrisonburg, VA.
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