Veterans Family Summer Camp

Easter Seals Wisconsin Camp Wawbeek, in partnership with the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Spinal Cord Injury Program, in Milwaukee and William S. Middleton Memorial Center in Madison, will provide therapeutic recreational programming for veterans with spinal cord injuries/disorders and other disabilities. The camp is offered to veterans and the veterans’ families, during a four-day “Veterans Family Camp” on August 15 – 18, 2010.  This specialty overnight camp session builds on our highly successful Vets Family

Camp Weekends for military veterans with disabilities and their families. There is no charge for the program. All meals and lodging are provided.

The program, unique to Wisconsin, includes fully-accessible recreational opportunities for the veteran and family, therapeutic and informational group sessions for vets, spouses and other family members, and children, as well as activities for the entire family to do together such as fishing, swimming, accessible ropes course and zip line with certified Ropes Course specialist, and a chance to experience one of the local theme park attractions in Wisconsin Dells.

Trained social workers in veteran affairs will facilitate separate group sessions with veterans, spouses/family members and children to discuss family issues, readjustment support, problem solving, and resource referral. They will offer time for one-on-one meetings, if desired. While the focus is primarily on fun, participating families will have the opportunity to begin forming social and support networks that may be helpful to them.

Located on 400 beautifully-wooded acres in Wisconsin Dells, veterans and their families will have the option to explore everything that Camp Wawbeek has to offer: the climbing tower, zip line, high/low ropes course, heated pool, team-building activities, arts and crafts, environmental education/nature, adapted sports/games and evening activities, along with downtime for families.  All activities are fully-accessible so that all family members will be able to participate.

Week Session: August 15-18, 2010
Weekend Session: October 15-17, 2010

Online Application

Brochure and Application (coming soon):