The Camp Koinonia
STAFF:
The program is offered through the Recreation and Leisure Studies Program in
the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies at UTK. University
students from a variety of academic programs participate in the course,
especially Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Child and Family Studies,
and Psychology students. The 14 week course is devoted to facilitating the
student's understanding of working with children who have disabilities before
actually conducting the week long Camp Koinonia experience.
PARTICIPANTS:
The children who participate in Camp Koinonia come from a variety of special
education programs and special schools in Knox, Blount, and Anderson
counties. The age range of the children is from ages 7 through 22 and the
program is geared primarily to those children who do not have many
opportunities to attend these types of programs.
ACTIVITIES:
Programmed activities include horseback riding, canoing, nature crafts, sports
and games, ropes course activities, music and movement, overnight camping,
cooking, outdoor education, and special events such as hay rides, ice cream
socials, and a dance.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Clyde M. York, 4-H Training Center is an accessible facility located in
Crossville, Tennessee. Dormitories include showers and restroom facilities.
MEALS:
The campers and staff will have three hot, well balanced meals every day
prepared by the camp cooking staff. There will also be a snack bar open for
special occasions and evening snacks.
MEDICAL STAFF:
There will be at least one medical personnel on the premises 24 hours a day to
administer medications and first aid as needed. A medical facility is located
within 10 miles of the camp.
PRICE:
For 2009, the price for each child to participate in the program is $250.00 for the
week. This covers costs for the Clyde M. York, 4-H Training Center facility,
food, medical staff, and insurance. We will offer a limited number of
scholarships to help defray some of the program costs. Please fill in the
appropriate section in the 2009 Camp Koinonia Application to be considered
for this scholarship.
The program is offered through the Recreation and Leisure Studies Program in
the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies at UTK. University
students from a variety of academic programs participate in the course,
especially Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Child and Family Studies,
and Psychology students. The 14 week course is devoted to facilitating the
student's understanding of working with children who have disabilities before
actually conducting the week long Camp Koinonia experience.
PARTICIPANTS:
The children who participate in Camp Koinonia come from a variety of special
education programs and special schools in Knox, Blount, and Anderson
counties. The age range of the children is from ages 7 through 22 and the
program is geared primarily to those children who do not have many
opportunities to attend these types of programs.
ACTIVITIES:
Programmed activities include horseback riding, canoing, nature crafts, sports
and games, ropes course activities, music and movement, overnight camping,
cooking, outdoor education, and special events such as hay rides, ice cream
socials, and a dance.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Clyde M. York, 4-H Training Center is an accessible facility located in
Crossville, Tennessee. Dormitories include showers and restroom facilities.
MEALS:
The campers and staff will have three hot, well balanced meals every day
prepared by the camp cooking staff. There will also be a snack bar open for
special occasions and evening snacks.
MEDICAL STAFF:
There will be at least one medical personnel on the premises 24 hours a day to
administer medications and first aid as needed. A medical facility is located
within 10 miles of the camp.
PRICE:
For 2009, the price for each child to participate in the program is $250.00 for the
week. This covers costs for the Clyde M. York, 4-H Training Center facility,
food, medical staff, and insurance. We will offer a limited number of
scholarships to help defray some of the program costs. Please fill in the
appropriate section in the 2009 Camp Koinonia Application to be considered
for this scholarship.
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WHAT IS CAMP KOINONIA?
Is a week long residential outdoor
education program for over 120
children who have a variety of
disabilities, from East Tennessee. The
children, ages 7-22 years old, have
disabilities including hearing
impairment, visual impairment, mental
retardation, cerebral palsy, muscular
dystrophy, spina bifida, and autism.
The program is organized, planned,
and conducted by 150 University of
Tennessee students as part of a
course requirement.
Is a week long residential outdoor
education program for over 120
children who have a variety of
disabilities, from East Tennessee. The
children, ages 7-22 years old, have
disabilities including hearing
impairment, visual impairment, mental
retardation, cerebral palsy, muscular
dystrophy, spina bifida, and autism.
The program is organized, planned,
and conducted by 150 University of
Tennessee students as part of a
course requirement.
| "Koinonia was a key in my life which opened doors of insight, knowledge, and compassion that would be absent if I had not experienced camp. My camper was a key in my life for he showed me unconditional love does exist. He showed me unending trust that would rival that of a newborn child. I have never had to shoulder such responsibility and I enjoyed every moment of it. Koinonia is a key to life and can open doors to many paths and experiences. I hope I was able to serve as some sort of key for Koinonia and my camper. I can never reach the levels that the camp and its campers reach, but I hope that I contributed to its success and benefits if only in some small way." “USS Minnow “, R. Keith Van Fossen, 1990 |
