From South West Florida-
On July 21 the Church Lady went on a road trip with some folks from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Our destination was Camp Able, a camp designed for persons with special needs. The camp is the creation of St. Mark’s Rector the Rev. Dr. Kyle Bennett whose doctorial thesis was on the theological and social implications of people with disabilities. The camp is all about what you can do, and not what you can’t do. The camp has been a six-day event since 2007. Six days for the staff and counselors and five fun-packed days for people with special needs.
Camp Able is held at the 92-acre Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida’s DaySpring Conference Center in Manatee County. DaySpring is on the north bank of the Manatee River just east of Ellenton. The setting is serene with its acres filled with oak trees covered in Spanish moss, lush greenery and winding paths.
The group from St. Mark’s went to cheer on the talent show, support their fellow parishioners who man the camp and to lend a hand where needed.
More here-
http://www.marconews.com/news/2011/jul/29/church-lady-camp-able-emotional-experience/
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