Landon, age 10:

What does camp mean to Landon? In short, everything! Each year he eagerly anticipates camp. He looks forward to all of the warm fuzzies and good times. His favorite parts are “the great food, the climbing wall and the swimming pool.” In his own words, “Camp makes me feel happy and proud. I like the special bonds I make with other kids and the warm fuzzies. I am sad to leave my friends and counselors on Friday, but look forward to next year!” Landon always returns from camp full of life and more confident and secure in who he is.
[In the words of his parents]

Dom, age 15:

Dom is a veteran camper who has participated in summer camp sessions and Ski Camp. An accomplished artist, she especially loves bi-skiing at winter Ski Camp, ziplining, painting, and Silly Olympics.

“I love how Camp Korey makes me feel. I love being with other kids like me, where everyone gets along and is so nice to each other. Silly Olympics is really fun and crazy, and I love all of the counselors.”

“Last winter I found a new love: Bi-Skiing. I get to enjoy the feeling of wind blowing in my hair; the sight of other skiers zooming through the snow; and the sound of laughter. Mostly, I love my newfound sport because I get to forget about my problems. It’s exciting, too—going fast was one of my fears at first, but as I got used to skiing, I really started to enjoy it. I am already looking forward to next year’s challenge—using hand triggers for more self control on the slopes. Helen Keller said it well, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.”
-Dom

Hunter, age 14:

Hunter is a 12-year cancer survivor and a 4-year heart transplant recipient. He attended Camp Korey for the first time in 2010, and had a better time than he could have imagined. He was a bit nervous going in, but came out excited, confident and proud. Hunter connected with caring counselors and staff, giving him the assurance he needed just before starting his freshman year of high school. He also bonded with other campers who had undergone similar experiences, opening him up to a whole new community. Hunter and his family consider themselves part of the larger Camp Korey family now!