Stories from CAMPERs

  1. "I just wanted to let you know that I am very grateful to you for helping me get [to camp.] I had fun every single day because of the wonderful things like swimming, archery, canoeing, kayaking, air course, soccer, woodwork and handicraft and EP and definitely the three day long canoe trip... I loved the campfires every 3 nights and especially Evening Program... Things I will remember always from camp are the friends I made, being in the outdoors instead of being in the big city, the loons on the lake and getting to hold a little bird in my hands. Thank you so much for sending me to this wonderful camp. I had a great time and I will always remember it."

    ---Hugh, age 11

  2. "I am so grateful for the opportunity to get to go to camp. Not many kids have this chance and I feel extremely blessed to have such amazing memories. Thank you for all you have done for me, and for taking time out of your life to give to another person. I am forever thankful."

    ---Aleia, age 16

  3. "The staff are amazing. They're like the older sisters that some people don't have or wish they did have. I hope that I can someday grow to be like them."

    ---Isis, age 15

  4. "Every time I go to camp I'm so excited to learn new things and meet new people. [Camp] feels like a home away from home because I love the staff, the food, and all the activities that [camp] has to offer."

    ---Abby, age 15

Stories from PARENTs

  1. "He had a superb time... He loved every aspect of the two weeks... He looked taller and somehow more mature... I can't thank you enough for giving [him] the opportunity to experience Ontario's cottage country and to grow so much... Honestly, you made his summer... "

    --- Kathryn, an Amici guardian

  2. "...my heartfelt thanks for what you are providing my sons: a sure-thing dose of acceptance, inclusion, fun, outdoor activity, development of all kinds through physical challenges and growth in a very positive direction. I am so happy that Amici exists and cares about kids like mine. Thank you!!"

    --- Heather, an Amici parent

  3. "Thank you for informing us that [my son] has been accepted for Amici sponsorship at camp. He is very excited about going this summer and can hardly wait for August to arrive. The camp experience has been the highlight of his year. He is learning to believe in himself through his accomplishments at camp and looks forward to meeting new and old friends. I thank you from the bottom of my heart that my son has the opportunity to develop, grow and become more independent through this experience."

    --- Laurianne, an Amici parent

  4. "I would just like to extend a tremendous thank you to Amici for making it possible for [my son] to attend camp this past summer... He is able [at camp] to relax and feel at ease with himself knowing that everyone there has issues just like he does. When I arrive each time to pick [him] up I have to say he is a totally different little boy. I have never witnessed him being so 'at peace with his inner self.' He is relaxed, confident and proud... He learns new skills... and achieves milestones and gets rewards for things and this means the world to him...He spends all year waiting anxiously for his time at camp."

    --- an Amici parent