Southern Oregon Camp Kiwanis (Camp SOCK) is accepting applications for campers and volunteer staff for this summer’s camping session, volunteer staff work July 13-18 and campers attend July 15-18.      

Youth and young adults ages 12-20 who have physical disabilities can apply to attend the four-day camp. The camp is accessible to wheelchairs. Activities are adapted so that participants can safely participate in swimming, canoeing, fishing, horse and animal activities, arts and crafts, nature hikes, astronomy, campfires and other group activities. Medical staff is onsite at all times. The camp is targeted toward young people with physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, artificial limbs or other physical challenges. Camp SOCK is not appropriate for children with mental, emotional or behavioral challenges.

The camp is located at Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge off of Highway 42.

The cost is $450 and camp scholarships are available on request.  

Youth and young adults, ages 13-25, also are needed to serve as peer counselors and will receive room and board. Unit counselors and medical professionals also can participate. A police background check is required, and training will be provided.  

To obtain a camper or a counselor application, go to the Web site http://www.campsock.org or call Wendy Millard at (541) 882-8078.  You may also request an application by e-mail at info@campsock.org or write to P.O. Box 735, Keno, OR 97627. The application deadline is June 13. Those wishing to sponsor a youth can send donations to the same address.