Our inclusive camps provide an opportunity for children with a disability to participate in a physical activity Summer Camp suitable to their needs.
Aims:
- Work with Sporting NGB’s in Clare to offer Summer Camps for Children with a Disability
- Make camps disability specific
- To help the children to socialize ,have fun and make new friends in a safe environment
- To allow the children to develop their Fundamental Movement Skills while not focusing on the primary sport at the camp
- To provide participants the opportunity to receive Summer camp gear the same as their mainstream peers
Implementation:
- In the summer of 2021 we worked with Clare GAA to deliver pilot Autism Disability specific camp for children
- Created a working group of experts and looked at best practice models to develop how the camp would run
- Specific training was provided for coaches and volunteers
Outcomes:
- Following the 2021 pilot camp, two inclusive clubs, Corofin and Éire Óg GAA set up all star sections in their clubs (running weekly sessions for children with disabilities)
- In the Summer of 2022, we ran 3 inclusive camps with Derg Athletics Club, Clare GAA and the FAI
- In the Summer of 2023, we delivered 4 inclusive camps in conjunction with Clare Comets Basketball Club, Derg Athletics Club, Clare GAA and the FAI
Its a great opportunity for our kids to get out and play and be part of a team normally they would be left to one side but the smiles on their faces leaving here everyday is immense and for that I am truly grateful.