Off To Camp

I posted this on Junior's regular blog last week so thought I would post it here to share where we will be next week.
Junior spiked a fever this past Saturday and was sick much of the week(the reason we have been MIA on this blog). He is much better now so we have the all clear to still head to camp on Monday. Santa Cruz here we come. Our next post will be next Weekend when we arrive home.

Junior's Got Mail

Our camp packet came this week and inside was a special book just for Junior to tell him all about camp.
It has pictures and symbols(the same as he uses on his ipad) along with the words so he can read it himself. He was so excited to see it and find out about all the neat things we will be doing.
Here are the first few pages from his camp book(there are about 20 pages so I am not posting them all). I am very impressed, this really lets him know exactly what will be happening. It will help avoid stress over a new situation and new people and allow him to be able to relax and have a wonderful time.
The "cabins" are more like hotel rooms so Junior will have plenty or room for all his machines and other things he needs.
We can not express how thankful we are to Mellisa's sister in law for making this trip possible(thank you Carol). She not only raised the funds for it but is volunteering at camp so Junior will have a camp buddy that he knows(and who is aware of his medical needs).
Each child has a buddy that stays with them throughout the camp and helps with the activities. Much of the day is spent in family activities but a few hours each day there are activities for the kids and then separate things for the parents. It will be good for him to feel a little bit of independence(and I will only be a shout away if there are any issues) and get to do something just like other kids his age.

I am of course concerned about his asthma and medical issues while we are at camp but I know how important it is to let him get out and enjoy life. Somethings are worth the risk.