History
The concept of Camp Care originated through a strong desire to serve the children in need at Crossroads Physical Therapy, LLC. A large number of children treated at Crossroads have neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions. The extent of therapy these children need is often long-term, complicated, and costly. As a result, most families struggle with insurance companies and other funding sources to be able to afford treatment and equipment.
Crossroads staff was passionate about giving these children the special care and attention they deserved, no matter what the effort or cost. They wanted to support parents by providing a week of financial relief, where everything was taken care of, and all that was needed was a desire to spend time as a family.
Since its beginning Camp Care has grown embraced the community at large and has grown in programs, staff and an extensive variety of professional and non-professional volunteers who all help to create a unique and rewarding Camp Care experience.
These are some of our historical highlights:
1997: Camp Care was born in the heart and mind of Stephen Moran, DPT. First Summer intensive day sessions were held
1998: Established winter and summer intensive day sessions
2001: Community grows to more than 100 people (families & volunteers)
2002: Camp Care becomes a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization
2003: First time providing Therapeutic Riding services
2009: Began receiving corporate sponsorship for riding program scholarships
2010: “Boot Camp” fitness program is introduced; pilot study run through the summer – participants each paired with a volunteer; run by DPT, MPT, and DPT student – becomes yearly summer program
2011: Began full marketing and development plan
2012: Camp Care celebrates 10 year anniversary as a nonprofit; 300+ person community event. Also began offering “Boot Camp” services year round
2013: Began offering therapeutic riding services year round in the newly completed indoor arena.
2014: Completed Sensory Riding trail with multiple signs and 13 completed stations including mail boxes, musical triangle, ball race track, tether balls, bridge, basketball hoop and animal search station and more.