Camp of the Heart at Hartman Center
A United Church of Christ Conference, Camp and Retreat Center
Milroy, Pennsylvania
Category Archives: Outdoor Ministries
Reader Question about Therapeutic Horse Riding Programs
Anyone with information for Mike Howard is invited to contact him at 208-880-1902.
Dear Friends, At Blazing Hope Youth Ranch we have a 4 year old with no arms or hands and a 5 year old with only arms that work-hands are non-functioning. Do you know of people with these disabilities who ride or who have ridden in the past? Is there any literature or pictures we could provide these Children? Thank you, Mike Howard of Blazing Hope in Nampa, Idaho.
Mosaic Series – In God’s Image – “Easter Lilies in November ” – A Weekend Retreat
A Weekend Retreat
Based on Jewel Shuey’s “Easter Lilies in November”
[See “Easter Lilies” below.]
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Equal Access Guide for Meetings, Conferences, Large Assemblies, and Worship
This access guide is a comprehensive resource, enabling persons with disabilities to participate in the life of the church. Please share this with members of your denominations, organizations and networks.
This document may be reproduced in any format. Identify the source by stating, “This Equal Access Guide was prepared by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA Committee on Disabilities.â€
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Developmental Disabilities – Adventures in Community Camp
“Snapshots” of the Adventures In Community Camp, Outdoor Ministries shared by the Disciples of Christ and the United Church of Christ in Burwell, Nebraska.
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The Joy of Sharing the Smiles: 4H Therapeutic Riding (Horse) Program
Have you ever ridden a horse? Have you felt the powerful muscles beneath you, the gentle swaying of the horse’s rhythmic walk, the freedom of movement as the horse carries you forward? You realize you are smiling and your smile is contagious to all those around you.
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Outdoor Ministries People: You Are Invited to Network
You are invited:
What are some of your experiences, insights, growings from relating as a camper with a disability or as a camper with cabin mate who has a disability? Other stories.
What are some of the innovative program and grounds changes that have been made at your conference camp to welcome campers and/or leaders with disabilities. Please submit a 150-400 word article for possible posting or add a comment.