TUSCUMBIA-Since 2013, visually or hearing impaired students from around Alabama have taken part in an exciting camp at Ivy Green, that allows them to experience the life of Helen Keller in an unforgettable way.
Camp Courage, A Helen Keller Experience is an intensive three-day camp for children based in Tuscumbia at Ivy Green, the home of Helen Keller.
This year’s camp is Thursday Sept. 24 through Saturday, Sept. 26. Twelve students in grades fourth through sixth from throughout the state have been selected to attend.
The amazing camp inspires children to celebrate their abilities and make a difference in the world, just as Helen Keller did. Helen Keller, who became blind and deaf as a child, overcame her disabilities to become an author, lecturer, activist for the disabled and inspiration to people around the world. She is known as America’s First Lady of Courage.
As they experience the life of Helen Keller, the campers will tour the grounds of Ivy Green, visit the Railroad Depot in Tuscumbia, create crafts, go fishing on Pickwick Lake, and participate in hands- on activities at Cypress Cove Farm in Red Bay. All of the activities are designed to help the children use their abilities and sharpen their senses. There is no charge to the children or their families for attending Camp Courage.
Camp Courage is sponsored by the Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation, Optometry Cares – The American Optometric Association Foundation, Valley Credit Union, University of North Alabama, Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau, Colbert County Commission, Colbert County Community Development Fund, Siemens Industries, Helen Keller Hospital, Muscle Shoals Fishing Team, Tim Horton Fishing, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association and Alabama Tourism Department, Wind Creek Hospitality, Cypress Cove Farm and George’s 217. For more information contact Sue Pilkilton at 256-383-4066 or email HelenKellerBirthplace@comcast.net
