My Nonprofit Reviews
Sarah G.
Review for Vermont's Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, South Hero, VT, USA
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta is a wonderful opportunity for children whose lives are far from "normal" to have a "normal" summer camp experience. The kids swim, hike, and most importantly play. These days, many children are given less independent, unstructured time; for children dealing with a chronic illness, these opportunities are even more limited. During the week of Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, the children are in a safe and structured environment in which they are able to have the independent, unstructured time that promotes social/emotional growth and development. The week would be a great opportunity for any child; for a child dealing with a chronic illness, it is an amazing opportunity that can't be matched.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing how these children respond during the week. In my district, we have several children with cancer and other chronic illnesses. I have seen the benefits of strong programs like Camp Ta-Kum-Ta, as well as the missed opportunities from programs that aren't as positive.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
run the camp more than one week in the summer.
