From The Arc of York County's website-- Since it was founded in 1962, Camp Pennwood has provided children with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy a traditional day camp. Campers, ages 6 to 21, enjoy age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, archery, swimming, horseback riding and musical activities during camp's six-week summer run.
Among the camp-wide activities this summer, the York Revolution's mascot, Downtown, stopped for a visit, played a board game and even slid into the kitchen to find what was for lunch.
The Steven Courtney band entertained the campers on one morning. “I strive to write songs that kids and parents can be entertained by, while they are together, enjoying each other’s company,” says the Pennsylvania-based songwriter. “It’s magnificent to really enjoy music with your child and not have to pretend!
McGruff, the Crime Dog, is always a big hit. The York Area United Fire and Rescue wets down the parking lot with the campers taking aim with the fire hose. The 4-H Petting Zoo, Nixon County Park and volunteers who make lunch, teach archery and bring their service dogs all make camp work, as it has for nearly 40 years.
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