Southern Oregon Camp Kiwanis (Camp S.O.C.K.) is accepting applications for campers, counselors and volunteer staff for this summer’s camping session, counselors and volunteer staff July 26-July 31 and campers July 28 through July 31.     

Youth and young adults ages 12 through 20 years old who have physical disabilities may apply to attend the four-day camp. The camp is accessible to wheelchairs and activities are adapted so campers can safely participate in swimming, canoeing, sports activities, arts and crafts, nature hikes, astronomy, campfires and other group activities. Medical staff is on site 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.  Children who have high or low muscle tone may also apply.  Camp SOCK is not appropriate for children with mental, emotional or behavioral challenges.

The camp is at Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge, Oregon, on Highway 42 between Roseburg and Coos Bay.

The cost is $600 and camp scholarships are available on request. 

Youth and young adults, age 12 through 25, are also needed to serve as peer counselors and will receive room and board. Unit counselors and medical professionals are also invited to 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 contact Wendy Millard at (541) 882-8078. Application requests can be e-mail to info@campsock.org or write to P.O. Box 735, Keno, OR, 97627. Application deadline is June 1.  Those wishing to sponsor a youth may send donations to the same address.