January 5-11 2025 | APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED INTEREST FORM Twice a year, we welcome a group of up to 12 teen burn survivors to the Adaptive Sports Center. These camps offer a welcoming environment for teens to connect with others who have similar experiences. For the week, they stay in our deluxe lodging, enjoying shared living areas and kitchen that provide ample time to get to know each other and independently make meals together. In the winter, days are filled with skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing. In the summer, they will enjoy paddleboarding, climbing, rafting, hiking, and mountain biking. Whether campers are just learning a new sport or have advanced skills, they will receive expert guidance from highly-trained instructors. In their downtime, they can relax at the lodge, enjoy great meals, explore the historic town of Crested Butte, participate in team building exercises, and art projects. The friendships and memories formed during their time at camp will last long after the last ski run or paddle stroke on the lake. The Adaptive Sports Center helps the campers set and achieve goals, on and off the slopes, leaving them encouraged and energized. Positively challenged and supported. Exhilarated and transformed. Camp Overview: Winter Activities: Campers will have the chance to engage in skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, and indoor climbing with expert instruction available for all skill levels. Our aim is to provide both new and experienced participants with a rewarding and supportive experience on the slopes. Additional Experiences: Beyond the winter sports, campers can relax at our lodge, enjoy delicious meals, explore the historic town of Crested Butte, and participate in team-building activities and creative projects. Community and Personal Growth: The camp is designed to foster lasting friendships and memorable experiences while helping campers set and achieve personal goals. They will leave feeling positively challenged, encouraged, and transformed. Camp Details: Location: Mt. Crested Butte at the Adaptive Sports Center Group Size: Up to 12 participants Supervision: Includes one nurse and overnight supervision by ASC staff Cost: FREE! The Adaptive Sports Center will cover the cost of programming, lodging, food, and travel. Eligibility: Teen burn survivors ages 14 - 18 Download the flyer Download the paper application Download the info packet PHOTO GALLERY Contact: Reach out to Sophie Chiado and Richard Paylor with questions!Sophie Chiado - schiado@adaptivesports.org | (970)349-2296 x117Richard Paylor - richard@adaptivesports.org | (970)349-2296 x114 HISTORY OF THE CAMPS In 1999, Allison Massari established the Roger Pepper Adventure Camp after surviving a terrible automobile accident. She formed the camp through the Adaptive Sports Center and named it after Roger Pepper, a selfless onlooker who pulled her from the fiery wreckage and saved her life. The mission of the Roger Pepper Adventure Camps is to promote and provide outdoor recreation to teenagers with severe burns. The activities offered in these summer and winter camps teach young burn survivors new life skills, build self-confidence, and empower them to be more comfortable with their physical and emotional scars. For more information about the camps, please contact Richard Paylor, CTRS, at richard@adaptivesports.org or (970) 349-2296 x114 SUPPORT The Roger Pepper Adventure Camps couldn't happen without the support of our generous donors. If you'd like to contribute, please click the button below. Proudly supported by:
