We are an official 501(c)(3), non-profit corporation now!!! This will allow us to take Upside of Down.org to the next level of our long term plan. The first phase was to get the website going and raise awareness, that's going great - thanks to all of you that are forwarding our site on to others!
One of our longer term goals is to send kids from lower income families with Down syndrome to summer camp. The camp of choice for Summer of 2010 is Down Home Ranch, located in Elgin, TX.
Down Home Ranch's 'Ranch Camp' "is an innovative camp for children and adults with mental handicaps. It is designed and operated with their special needs in mind. Ranch Camp is licensed by the Texas Department of Health.
Ranch Camp is located on a beautiful 267 acre ranch located northeast of Austin. The Ranch has a large pond, greenhouses, miniature donkeys and horses, and an above-ground pool. Campers Sleep in air-conditioned bunkhouses." Click here to read a letter from Ashley about her camp experience at Down Home Ranch!
We sent 1 camper in 2007, her name is Bonnie - Click here to see picture of Bonnie at camp!
We sent 8 campers in 2009!!!! 5 full scholarships and 3 partial scholarships! 1 was even in Missouri!!!
The camp application deadline for 2010 camp is April 1st. If you'd like to nominate someone for 2010, please complete the form below.
We would love to sponsor even more individuals for summer camp in 2010! Check out Kickball Tournament page to see how we raised the funds this year!
If you'd like to make a donation to Upside Of Down, please click the Donate button below to make a donation via PayPal. Your donation is tax deductible and you'll receive a receipt via email.
