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Camp EAGRWatch the Camp EAGR video here. Camp EAGR is a residential summer camp for boys and girls, ages 8 to 17, who have epilepsy, regardless of seizure control, but who are ambulatory and capable of managing their own personal care needs. The camp gives campers an unforgettable opportunity to learn more about themselves and others with epilepsy while providing them with a traditional summer camp experience. The 2009 camp session will be August 16 - August 22. See more of what Camp EAGR is about. Flip through some photo albums of the past few years at camp, courtesy of our resident neurologist and ace photographer, Dr. Paul Kent. The camp is located near Warsaw, New York at the YMCA's Camp Weona, which hosts Camp EAGR for the week. Campers participate in a number of activities including:
Staff includes:
Camp Weona is certified by the NYS Health Department and is accredited by the American Camping Association. In addition, the camp has emergency medical technicians and is about 16 miles from Wyoming County Community Hospital. All staff members receive special training in seizure recognition, first aid, and camp emergency procedures.
If you are interested in the 2009 camp session or have questions about camp, call (800) 724-7930 and ask for Mike Radell; he'll be glad to help you. Download the 2009 registration forms here: 2009 Camp EAGR forms
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