[Nfbofsc] Spring SENIOR CAMP, May 17-21, 2015

[David Houck]

March 20, 2015 

 

Memo To:     Chapter & Division Presidents & Others

From:             Frank Coppel, Director of Senior Camp

 

Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind is a year round
facility available free of charge to the blind of South Carolina and their
family, located in the picturesque mountains of Pickens County in the
northwest corner of the state.  Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center
of the Blind has been in operation since 1979, providing positive
recreational and educational programs designed to improve the quality of
life for blind persons of all ages.

            Rocky Bottom Retreat and Conference Center of the Blind is
pleased to announce its Spring Senior Camp, designed for legally blind
adults ages 55 and over.  The camp will begin on Sunday, May 17, at
approximately 6:00 p.m. (supper provided) and end on Thursday, May 21, 2015
(breakfast provided prior to departure).  The camp is free of charge and
there will be a maximum of 25 campers.  Eligible campers who have never
participated will be given first priority.  Those eligible campers who have
not attended the most recent camp, will be given second priority, and any
other available spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-accepted basis.
Applications will not be processed without a current statement from your
doctor.  Also, to ensure the safe and efficient travel for everyone, the
transportation service will pick you up and return you only to your home
address or address listed on the application.  There will be scheduled
activities including educational and recreational programs, field trips and
entertainment.  You will need to bring personal money to use on field trips.

            To apply, please complete the enclosed application and return it
to the specified address, listed on the application.  You will be notified
of your acceptance.  All applications and doctor statements must be returned
to the specified address in the application no later than Friday, April 17,
2015 to be considered for the Spring session of Senior camp.  If you need
additional registration forms, you may make copies, or let us know and we
will be glad to provide them for you.  If you have any questions, please
contact me at (803) 796-8662, or email:  frankcoppel at att.net.

Please remember to send all of your members that are 55 years of age and
older this information as soon as possible.  We hope to see you at camp!

 

 

 APPLICATION

ROCKY BOTTOM RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER OF THE BLIND

Spring SENIOR CAMP, May 17-21, 2015

 

Please complete and return no later than April 17, 2015 and mail to:

            

            Senior Camp

            Rocky Bottom Retreat & Conference Center of the Blind 

            119 S. Kilbourne Rd.

            Columbia, Sc 29205

 

Name _____________________________________ Male___ Female____

 

Birthdate ___________________________________ Age ______________

 

Address ______________________________________________________

 

 

 

Phone __________________________ Emergency Phone _______________

 

In case of emergency, contact __________________ Phone ______________

 

We will need a statement from your doctor indicating that you are able to
take care of your own personal needs.  We will also need a list of your
medications and allergies.  Your application will not be processed without
this information.

 

Special medical conditions/medications/allergies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

_____ Transportation will be needed - Please note that you will be picked up
and returned to your home address (address listed on the application).

 

_____ Transportation will not be needed  

 

Signature ______________________________________

 

Eligibility requirements:  Must be legally blind and 55 or older.

 

 

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