Camp Kirk's Mandate
?To serve children who have learning disabilities.
?To provide a safe physical, social and emotional recreational environment adhering to high standards of general camping practices.
?To design and provide a camp programme that will allow children to increase their understanding of themselves and of their learning disabilities.
?To design and provide a camp programme that will teach them the social and physical skills that will encourage them to take the risks necessary to increase their opportunities for success.
?To provide staff training that will increase understanding of the children who have learning disabilities, demonstrate how best to work with these children and encourage and foster personal and professional development.
?To work cooperatively with the families of campers and other professionals who may be involved.
?To be an advocate for people with learning disabilities.
