Camps for disabled children pitched their tents a century ago

June 2022
By Access Press Staff

Minnesota ensures that children with disabilities have an inclusive summer camp experience with specialized campgrounds and accommodations. Accessible camps have evolved over the years, adapting measures that accommodated children with disabilities, even if some of those measures might be viewed differently today.

The article highlights early examples, like the Minneapolis Girl Scouts hosting girls with physical disabilities at Camp Greenwood in 1937, demonstrating the commitment to providing camping experiences for children with disabilities. The article concludes by noting that not all camps have endured, with some closing gates or transforming for different uses, emphasizing the evolving landscape of disability-inclusive camping experiences.

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