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Letters 2003-2004

Dear Superintendent Reider,

During the week of September 22nd – 26th, I had the opportunity to be a parent counselor at KEEP Cambria Pines. I was very impressed with the program and the staff at the camp. The staff were very enthusiastic. They kept the children, not just busy with activities, but interested and excited about the activities as well. They engaged the children in the plant and animal life of the tidepools, forests, estuaries, and beaches. They taught the children to approach new situations with “how interesting” instead of “yuck, how disgusting”.

But what impressed me the most was how they dealt with individual kids. Several of the kids had special challenges. These kids were treated in a way that encouraged them to behave properly and explore the environment fully. My daughter, Emily, was one of those kids. Emily has moderate spastic cerebral palsy and is non-ambulatory. The staff, teachers, and counselors went the extra mile to enable her to fully participate in all of the activities. They helped her get down to the tidepools so she could see and feel the hermit crabs and sea anemones. They brought other animals to her so she would not miss out on experiencing the animals that lived closer to the water’s edge. They pushed her up and down the mountain trails so she could see all of the different ecosystems along the way. They planned ahead and brought a plastic sheet so Emily could dig in the mudflats alongside the other kids. Through their guidance, caring, and selfless giving, they gave Emily the opportunity to explore non-accessible environments for herself. This was a rare and unexpected gift that Emily will treasure for a lifetime.

Thank you for funding the Camp KEEP program. It is a truly worthwhile investment in the lives of our children.

Sincerely,
Brenda Greenwood
September 2003

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