Happy Holidays!
Think warm...think summer...think Camp!
Camp Twitch and Shout
"Where Tourettes finds friends, and friends inspire possibilities"
Camp dates: July 2nd to July 7th, 2017
Mandatory training for Volunteers starts the evening of June 30th
Applications on website now for Volunteers & CITs until December 31st
Applications for Campers starting January 1st, 2017
Go to: www.camptwitchandshout.org
Camp just keeps on giving...
Through Volunteers like Jeremy and Sam, Campers like Jackson, support from caring professionals like Dr. Kenneth Phelps, and a workshop sponsored by the National TAA...to the accomplishments of Aaron Gibson on The Voice...camp continues to impact many families well beyond the gates of Camp. All of us in the Camp Twitch and Shout Family wish you the best Holiday Season ever!
A gift of dedicated (and silly) Volunteers...
A gift of talented Campers...
A gift of support for Parents...
Volunteers Sam, Jeremy, and Dumpy:
We can't say enough about our Volunteers Jeremy Hachen and Sam McFarlane! They have an incredible spirit, and a sense of fun that is hard to match. They bring a smile to the faces of everyone they meet with their positive attitude and silliness...elevate the level of spirit each summer...they are absolutely the best!
P.S...Sam and Jeremy are both big fans of Dumpy. They admire his unique ability to bring a very specific joy to camp (also Dumpy has had a lot of grace to accept the loss of his election last summer).
Thank you so much Jeremy, Sam, and Dumpy for being a part of our Camp family!
Jackson's life lessons:
At age 11, I began taking basic ice skating lessons in a group class for beginners. Eventually, I evolved out of the class and started private lessons that worked more on movement, spins, and jumps. It is important to note that skating is not just a hobby for me – it is also a relief. Many people with Tourette Disorder often have an activity that decreases their tics significantly, and skating is mine; however, that is not the only reason why I love skating. It has taught me many things including how to deal with frustration and failure (on and off the ice) as well as how to appreciate what I can do instead of complain about what I cannot do. I have also been fortunate enough to help tutor younger kids in ice skating so that I can enjoy helping other kids to have similar experiences. Overall, ice skating has offered many benefits that have enhanced my life.
Another asset to my life is Camp Twitch & Shout, which I have attended as a camper and as a Leader-In-Training. This part of my life has been eye-opening for me since it helped me to accept my Tourette’s and OCD while normalizing my life through exposure to others living with these conditions. Camp is not just about the tics and fun activities though, but also about having a safe community that accepts differences. It is an environment of opportunity and acceptance for everyone who attends. Together, ice skating and camp has influenced my life in really positive ways that I hope to use in my life as I move forward.
Jackson Gaydon, Age 17
Parent Workshop Sponsored by the National TAA:
Date: July 6th, 2017
Place: The Graduate Hotel, Athens, Georgia
Time: Approximately 9am until 4pm (to be determined)
Cost: Free
Registration: Starts when Camper Registration goes online on January 1st.
From 40,000 people in open auditions...to the Top 8 on NBC's The Voice!
We're so proud of all that he accomplished and enjoyed cheering him on this Season. This is just the beginning for Aaron, and we're excited to follow his music career going forward...his future is so bright! Congratulations and we can't wait to see what's next?!
Help send Campers to Twitch & Shout!
A fundraising campaign through the
Tourette Information Center and Support of Georgia, Inc. (501c3)
Help us raise funds to provide Financial Assistance to at least 6 campers to camp this summer!
Share the Facebook page below with your family & friends...every $10 donation or more helps!
Donations for this campaign accepted through December 31st.
Follow this link to donate and share:
https://www.facebook.com/donate/10154749219239137/
or...
Donations can be mailed to: Camp Twitch & Shout
2472 Jett Ferry Rd, Suite 400-156, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016, 12:00 AM
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Camp Twitch & Shout
Camp Twitch & Shout is a program of the
Tourette Information Center and Support of Georgia, Inc (501c3)
Mailing address:
Camp Twitch & Shout/ TICS of GA
2472 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 400-156
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Email: campinfo@camptwitchandshout.org
Website: www.camptwitchandshout.org
Location: 210 South Broad Street, Winder, GA, United States
Phone: 706-248-9328
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camptwitchandshout/
Twitter: @CampTwitchShout