What was the most valuable aspect of Elks Camp Grassick?
"They treated kids like family!"
"My son absolutely loves camp and looks forward to it every summer!"
What did this camper most enjoy?
"She said the WHOLE thing, but then said campfire and singing songs, hayride, crafts and baseball."
"From the time we took him to when we picked him up staff was very caring and engaging. You could see they wanted them to have a great experience and gain independence."
"Camp Grassick has been an amazing experience for my son. I feel like he gains so many new skills when he comes home. I love all the activities he is able to participate in and gain independence."
"My daughter enjoyed meeting new friends the most. She talks about them to this day and can't wait for next summer. She continues to call Camp Grassick "her camp" which is so sweet. She knows she has a place she belongs."
"He really enjoyed everything. He has been talking about going back to camp next year. He treats his Camp Grassick shirt very special, making sure he doesn't wreck it or get it dirty when he wears it, and has expressed to me that the shirt is special. "
What was the most valuable aspect of Elks Camp Grassick?
"Being around other kids with delays/special needs. Also, being away from myself, Mom, realizing that he can do things without me and that doing fun things with other people is ok."
"My daughter loves and looks forward to attending camp. She enjoys a break from her typical days and routines and meeting new people and new experiences."
"My son's camp counselors were great! At check-in, they answered our questions and helped with transitioning (our son) so we could leave without him getting upset. At pickup, they shared stories of his experience. Thank you to the great counselors (our son) had!
"Every year, we notice new things at home that (our son) attempts to do independently because of his routine from camp.
Adult Camper:
"It's nice to get away from home and my town and come out to Dawson to Camp Grassick." The most valuable aspect of camp was "having fun and being around others, doing stuff together. Also meeting new friends that you keep in contact with after leaving camp."
"I'm not very technologically savvy, but I know that if I call, my questions will be answered."