Many campers leave forever changed. They return home standing taller, speaking with more certainty, and believing in their own abilities in a way they never had before.
That first night under the stars isn’t just a camp memory—it’s the moment they start to see who they are beyond their disability. And from there, anything is possible.
The Impact on Staff: A Transformation Beyond Expectations
It’s not just the campers who change at Camp WAMP—the staff does too. Working in the High Sierra, side by side with children who redefine perseverance, staff members leave with a deeper understanding of resilience, empathy, and the power of the human spirit.
- A Shift in Perspective: Witnessing the determination of campers as they tackle challenges most people never face is humbling and inspiring. Staff members quickly realize that ability is not defined by limitations but by perseverance and attitude.
- Personal Growth: The experience pushes staff beyond their comfort zones, teaching leadership, patience, and adaptability in ways no classroom or traditional job ever could.
- Lifelong Bonds: The connections built at Camp WAMP are profound. The shared experiences of laughter, problem-solving, and pure joy form friendships that last long after camp ends.
- A Sense of Purpose: Many staff members come to camp thinking they are there to help—but they leave realizing that the campers have given them something far greater in return: a renewed sense of purpose, gratitude, and inspiration.
Camp WAMP is more than a summer camp. It’s a place of transformation—for the kids and for those who have the privilege of guiding them through the adventure.
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