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Camp Great Rock Contact Information Request an Apppointment     Email This Page Print This Page           Camp Great Rock A Fun, Safe Environment for Kids with Epilepsy Camp Great Rock, sponsored by Children’s National Medical Center’s Department of Neurology, is a week long, overnight camp for children and teens (ages 7-16) with epilepsy. For more than 10 years, it has provided campers with epilepsy a safe environment where they can have fun while building confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Epilepsy is a common and unpredictable condition that often leads to feelings of social stigma and isolation. Camp Great Rock was developed to reduce the stigma and isolation, while allowing children with epilepsy to meet others with the same condition and enjoy an overnight camp experience. Camp Great Rock is more than a summer camp—it is specially designed to help kids with epilepsy, develop friendships, gain an understanding of their condition, and realize their potential and self worth. At Camp Great Rock, one staff member is assigned to every two campers. Staff, including a pediatric neurologist, nurses, social workers, physical therapist, and counselors are on-site 24 hours a day and trained in seizure recognition, first aid, CPR, and the special needs of children with epilepsy. Many counselors and volunteers live with epilepsy and share their experiences with the campers. Throughout the week, campers swim, boat, fish, take nature hikes, play group sports, and participate in arts and crafts projects. The kids learn team-building skills through activities such as a low-ropes course, skits, and Camp Olympics. Group counseling sessions allow the children to discuss their feelings and learn how others cope with their epilepsy. For one week the children don’t have to worry about explaining their seizures to their peers. They simply have fun. The friendships made at camp often continue throughout the year. Camp Dates: July 20 - 26, 2008 Location: Buckeystown, MD Download the Camp Great Rock Brochure Request a Camp Great Rock Registration Packet. Please include your name, mailing address and preference of how you would like to receive the packet: electronically or by mail. Back to Top