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Summer Camp -- when you think of those words it takes you back to a time when things were simple and above all else -- FUN! It still does here at Mountain Comprehensive Care Center. We focus on providing children with Severe Emotional Disabilities an opportunity for therapeutic services during the summer school break as well as fun outdoor activities. |
Children and teens from Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Pike counties participated in camp this year. There are two age groups that participated in camp: Children ages 5- Middle School; and Teen Camp (High School Age). Our combined total for camp attendance this summer was 219 children! |
Each group had many therapeutic activities and learning opportunities. Some activities for the children’s camp included swimming, bowling, tours of local fire departments, movies, pizza parties, Lowe’s demonstrations and activities, the East Kentucky Science Center, and many more. The teen camps provide much needed transitional information for becoming an adult. Teen camp activities included ATV Safety, visiting local colleges, swimming, mock interviews for jobs, tours of vocational and educational facilities, and many different food experiences. We had a total of 35 participants in our teen camp this year. |
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Many children benefit from therapeutic groups that focus on self-esteem, personal safety, building relationships, anger management, and life skills enhancement. MCCC staff members work very hard to plan and prepare for Summer Camps each year. They are enthusiastic about providing therapeutic interventions in a fun setting. The children who participate in Summer Camp keep coming back year after year to enjoy the swimming, great food and the friendships they have made through the years.
For more information about Mountain Comprehensive Care Center’s Summer Camp Program, contact Christy Hicks at (606)886-4318. |
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