Causes
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Our First Cause
Camp Millhouse
Camp Millhouse is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, residential summer camp for children and adults with varying disabilities. We offer spring and fall camp weekends, multiple one-week-long residential and day camp sessions and additional opportunities throughout the year. Our campers come from all across the country for the unique opportunities that Camp Millhouse provides.
Camp Millhouse Mission
Camp Millhouse Vision
Swimming
Music
Arts and crafts
Nature Program
Indoor and outdoor sports
Low Ropes challenge course
Singing around the campfire
All camp evening programs
Trained and qualified counselors
24-hour supervision
American Camp Association Accredited
24-Hour Nursing Staff – special medication and diet supervision
All recreational and living facilities designed for people of all abilities!
Camp Millhouse was founded in 1937 and held at various locations until 1940 when the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles Millhouse donated eleven acres of wooded property in Greene Township of St. Joseph County, ten miles southwest of downtown South Bend, Indiana.
Learn more by visiting the Camp Millhouse website.
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Our Second Cause
Inclusive Playgrounds
The principles of inclusive playground design are methods to ensure play and recreation spaces meet the needs of all children and families. This includes the physical space and accessibility, sensory interaction, cognitive development, inducing communication, and accommodating social and emotional aspects of design.
The 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground Design® as developed by GameTime® (a Playcore company) are be fair, included, smart, independent, safe, active, and comfortable. Truly inclusive playgrounds account for all these principles, which is what the Mishawaka Lions Club wants to ensure is available at all our community playgrounds.
The Utah State University Center for Persons with Disabilities developed a best practice design guide helps communities create inclusive play spaces that address the needs of the whole child, and of every child. These principles also accommodate parents and family members who have accessibility issues.
Play structures which meet and exceed ADA guidelines for accessibility ensure the entire family can interact and play at the park. Wide decks and ramps, as well as a variety of play components, provide fun and developmentally-appropriate activities for all ages and abilities.
Freestanding and ground level play activities can make any playground more inclusive. A full selection of exciting options that provide motion, sensory, social, musical and creative play enhance community parks.
Learn more about accessible and inclusive playgrounds via this website link.
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