OUR OWN FAMILY CAMP
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The annual Our Own Family Camp at YMCA Camp Oakes near Big Bear over Memorial Day weekend is exclusively designed for families of individuals with Down syndrome. This is a wonderful way to have an inexpensive, memory-making vacation with our families in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Support and encouragement is provided for parents, siblings, and extended family members.
Campers participate in…
• Canoeing
• Swimming
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Zip-lining
• Rock Wall Climbing
• Arts & Crafts
• Riflery
• Archery
• Ropes
• Volleyball
• Gaga Ball
• Mine Chute
• Campfire
• Discussion Groups
Our Own Family Camp is offered twice yearly --
Memorial Day weekend (Friday, May 26 – Monday, May 29, 2023)
AND ALSO
Labor Day (Friday, September 1 – Monday, September 4, 2023)
If you have issues registering your family, please get in touch with Karen Young at Karen.Young@lbymca.org to add your family to Our Own Family Camp.