2025 Summer Camp
At Camp Independence, children with cerebral palsy work with pediatric therapists in adaptive sports programs designed to challenge campers to increase their activity level, aerobic fitness, strength, and balance in a safe, fun, and rewarding environment.
Dates: June 9–13, June 16–20, June 23–27, July 7–11, July 14–18, July 21–25
Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 E. Glendale, Webster, MO 63119
Campers: Children and young adults with a primary diagnosis of cerebral palsy between the ages of 7–21 years old. Campers should be functioning at a first-grade level or higher and able to follow directions. Campers should be able to sit independently or with minimal adaptive support, such as a wheelchair.
Goals: Our program will provide campers the opportunity to experience sports in a whole new dimension. Our goals are to:
- Offer a wide variety of adaptive sports to help children with cerebral palsy stay active for life.
- Help children with cerebral palsy learn that health and physical fitness are possible and necessary to maximize independence.
Activities: Camp activities will focus on adaptive sports including:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Dance
- Martial Arts
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Yoga
Registration: Summer Camp Independence 2025 camper registration will be open from Feb. 3 to March 3.
If you have questions, please email or call Julie Grassi at [email protected] or 314-495-4367.
VOLUNTEER AT CAMP INDEPENDENCE
If you would like to volunteer at 2025 Summer Camp Independence and are over the
age of 16, please complete this volunteer application.
If you have questions about volunteering as an individual or as a group, please email Julie Grassi at [email protected].
The Carol and Paul Hatfield Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehab Program is supported by generous donations to the St. Louis Children's Hospital Foundation.
