6 Days, 5 Nights…that’s how long Avery was away at Camp Easterseals sleepaway camp.  She LOVED it and can’t wait to go back. 

While she was both excited and nervous about going, she swallowed her nerves and pushed through.  While the first night was a little tough, she said my letter to her that evening helped her get through the night, and by morning she didn’t want to leave. 

She didn’t call me the entire week; she said she thought of calling me the night before we were picking her up (we picked her up a day early) only to see if she could stay an extra day!

Picking her up was great…not only seeing and hugging her but seeing how she interacted with the wonderful counselors and friends she made; the hugs, special handshakes brought a contagious smile to my face.

She rode horses, canoed, swam in the pool, cooked, did artwork, climbed the rock-wall, ziplined, and “bunked” in the afternoons.  She showered occasionally, chatted for hours at bedtime, and most importantly proved to herself just how capable and independent she is. 

Camp Easterseals…Avery’s coming for you next year!