Respite Camp for AJ

Last month AJ had an incredible opportunity to attend camp through WisconSibs, which is a great organization that provides resources, events and connecting activities for people who have siblings with disabilities. This group has offerings for kids age 6 and up, including for adult siblings whether things like seminars on guardianship or other topics that often are relevant for siblings. AJ has done a handful of things through the group, mostly participating in their Sibs are my Peeps contest each spring and a couple hour SibShop at the NEW Zoo this spring.

AJ in front of his yurt. So cool!

This camp was an extremely cool summer camp full of typical camp activities, plus some extra fun and just a bit of discussion about their siblings. We dropped him off Thursday and picked him up Sunday. In between, he got to be a regular kid and get a break from Teddy. Although he loves Teddy dearly, sometimes Teddy is a lot to handle. (As I type this, Teddy has been “talking” in loud screeches for the past 2 hours in the car.)

AJ got to hang out with other kids from around the state, sleeping in yurts after enjoying bonfires and s’mores every night. They did both zip lining and high ropes courses. They did a nature walk through mosquito-infested wetlands to create ecosystem jars. They got to go swimming in Lake Michigan.

AJ had such a great time and can’t wait to do camp again next year! It was such a great experience, and we’re grateful he had the chance to go!