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I recently volunteered my time and photography to capture Camp TJ 2011. I was there 8am-3pm June 27-July 3rd. There is alot one can learn from 'special needs' children. They can teach you patience, humility and how to smile despite all odds. Sometimes being different is perfectly normal.

About This Gallery:

Due to privacy of the children attending Camp TJ, all photos containing the children or their names are in the password protected galleries for my client. Only the images with no names or children have been included in this public gallery. If you are a parent of a child attending Camp TJ, contact me and I will arrange for photos pending verification of your guardianship via Stephanie Smith. You will not be allowed to purchase photos of 'your child' without consent of their guardian. If you are a parent or volunteer willing to sign a model release allowing me to publish your child's photo in my portfolio, contact me. If you were a volunteer, I have portraits of many of you. Contact me with your verification of hours letter for proof of identity. All images are available as prints or custom photographic products such as canvas, metal prints, dog tags and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit Camp TJ 2012. Contact Stephanie to purchase a DVD of Camp TJ 2011!

What is Camp TJ?

By Amber Flowers

Discovery Academy/C.A.M.P. TJ Kids “Children Always Making Progress” is coordinated by TJ Samson’s Rehabilitation Services Department (Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy). Camp TJ provides a valuable summer experience to local special needs children ages 3-21. Important social and developmental experiences in a fun and safe indoor and outdoor learning environment. Exciting and fun, this week-long camp provides fine motor, gross motor, speech, sensory, social skills, art and music, jeep and horseback riding, water play and much more! Breakfast, lunch and snack is provided. Sponsored by local businesses and the generosity of people like you! Countless volunteers provide support by assisting the therapists and children during camp. We need your support and donations for 2012! Contact Stephanie Smith, OTR/L at TJ Samson Community Hospital (www.tjsamson.org | 270-651-4480 | schooltherapies@tjsamson.org) in Glasgow, KY for information about volunteering, donating and more. Worldwide donations accepted. On behalf of these incredible kids, thank you!