Dear Friends,
The dream of attending a Recreation Unlimited camp offering is possible due to the unique accessibility of the Recreation Unlimited campus and the careful individualized planning by our Recreation Unlimited team. Individuals with disabilities and health concerns have the rare opportunity to try something new and to create memories that will last a lifetime. As an example, please note the following poem that was written by a counselor and camper:
“During the summer the only place to be is camp. Let’s hope the weather holds, and it isn’t damp. We can walk through the woods to the lake shore or stay in the Blue Room playing Connect Four. We can go to the pool and make some new friends. This place is really cool, I hope it never ends. Oh my, I don’t think it can get any hotter. Just be sure to drink a lot of water. Recreation Unlimited is the place to be. Making sure there is fun for both you and me.”
This is an exciting time for Recreation Unlimited. Our campus is continuing to grow with building renovation and new construction. In addition, we have seen the growth of our endowed scholarships in support of the Summer Residential and Year Round Respite Weekend camps scholarship program. Currently we have ten endowed scholarships and hope to continue with adding more in 2012.
Year round programs are growing and new camps are continuing to be created. However, we still have many campers on wait lists and support through the Medicaid Waiver program is being reduced, so our work continues. Thank you to all who have assisted Recreation Unlimited in some capacity as a donor or volunteer. Our fundraising efforts continue to grow as our camp and camper needs also continue to grow. We welcome you to visit Recreation Unlimited to see what we are achieving together. Please call us anytime at 740-548-7006 or email info@recreationunlimited.org to schedule a campus tour.
Wishing you the best,
Paul L. Huttlin
Executive Director & CEO
Recreation Unlimited Foundation
Recreation Unlimited Farm & Fun
Ashley Campus Support
