Camps and Recreation
Next Chapter Book Club - A book club for individuals 18 and above with intellectual disabilities. We need volunteers to start new clubs in our area. Call Wallace at FHF for more information. (337) 436-2570 or email info@fhfswla.org.
Sibshops - FHF of SWLA is looking for siblings of individuals with disabilities ages 5 - 9 to attend our Sibshop activities. Contact Mylinda Elliott for more information at (337)436-2570 or email info@fhfswla.org.
Roadrunners, a social organization for persons with disabilities, can be contacted at (225) 273-1942.
Special Olympics
(225) 753-8090
Louisiana Lions Camp
P. O. Box 171
Leesville, LA 71496
1-800-348-6567
Med-Camps of Louisiana is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a summer camp program for children who are unable to attend other resident camp programs because of a variety of special needs. Our purpose is to offer a week of camping experience for each child while meeting their individual daily therapy requirements. Contact Med-Camps, Christol Sterling, 102 Thomas Road, Ste. 615, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. Phone (318) 329-8405 or fax (318) 329-8407, or you can access their website at www.medcamps.com.
Therapeutic Recreation Summer Camp
Lafayette Parks and Recreation
Matt Coussan
337-291-8370
Camp Summer Tribe is a seven-day residential camp for children with cerebral palsy and other similar conditions. Held in Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, this camp annually serves about fifty Louisiana campers, ages six to twenty years old. The camp provides the campers a traditional summer camp experience and the parents of these campers a chance for a much needed vacation or time for the other children in the family. Application deadline is April 1 each year and the medical examination form must be returned no later than May 1. For more information or to get on their mailing list, call (504) 566-9310, ext. 4.
