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Adaptive Events Happening This August

We have to face the facts…another summer is nearing its end. Before we know it, the kids will be back in school and those long summer daylight hours will begin to dwindle down. Now is your last chance to take advantage of some amazing summer programming! With camps, clinics, and gatherings happening all over the country, you still have time to make plans this August. Here are some of the adaptive activities we have our eye on to keep us entertained until fall hits.

Adaptive Events in Your State

Alabama

August 8-12 | Women’s Operation Refocus | Birmingham, AL

California

August 14-16 | Land Meets Sea Sports Camp | Pomona, CA
August 25 | Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again | Huntington Beach, CA
August 29 | Big Bear Water Sports | Pomona, CA

Colorado

August 6-10 | NSCD Kids Adventure Sampler Camp | Denver, CO
August 8 | Ability Clinic with Glendale Raptors Rugby | Glendale, CO
August 16 | Corks & Forks | Denver, CO
August 27-31 | NSCD Adult Adventure Sampler Camp | Denver, CO

Connecticut

August | Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Adaptive Sports Clinics & Outings | Various locations, CT
August 6-10 | HSC Adaptive Sports Camp | Berlin, CT

Florida

August 11 | Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again | Jacksonville Beach, FL

Idaho

August 29-September 2 | Adaptive Paddling Conference | McCall, ID

Kansas

August 9-11 | NWSA World Series | Kansas City, KS

Maryland

August 23-24 | AACO Police Kids Sailing Camp | Annapolis, MD

New Jersey

August 5 | Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again | Wildwood, NJ

New York

August | Adaptive Cycling Clinics | Liverpool, NY

North Carolina

August 12 | Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again | Carolina Beach, NC

Pennsylvania

August 24-26 | KAOS! State Adventure Weekend | Mt. Union, PA

Utah

August 25 | Summit Challenge | Park City, UT

Vermont

August 9-12 | Teen & Young Adults Adventure Weekend | Dover, VT
August 13-17 | O.R.E. Connections Wellness Camp | Pico Mountain, VT

Virginia

August 11 | Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again | Virginia Beach, VA
August 11 | Adaptive Children’s Event | Locust Grove, VA

Washington

August | Outdoorsforall Camps & Activities | Various locations, WA
August 11 & 25 | Footloose Daysail | Seattle, WA

What’s Going On Near You?

We can’t possibly cover every single event happening all over the country, so if our calendar doesn’t feature anything in your state, check with local organizations to see what’s left on their schedule this summer. Whatever you do, don’t sit at home and miss out on sunshine, sport, and socializing with new and old friends this season!

About the Author

Betsy Bailey has a diverse background including experience in marketing research at American Express, business operations and client relations with 601am, travel and culinary writing with VegDining, and playing volleyball professionally overseas.

Betsy is excited to get back into writing, something she’s adored since childhood, and thoroughly enjoys the process of getting to know her interviewees. On top of her work with Wheel:Life, she also teaches students learning English as a second language, speaks French fluently, and travels any chance she gets!

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