We are excited to announce that our SRNA Family Camp will be held Sunday, July 31 through Thursday, August 4, 2016 at The Center for Courageous Kids (CCK) in Scottsville, KY.
How to Apply?
Application is now closed.
Application Process
Step 1 and Step 2 application forms must be completed before an application can be reviewed.
International families will be reviewed and notified on an immediate, rolling basis prior to final review date. This is necessary for families to make the appropriate accommodations and meet requirements for international travel.
ROUND 1 REVIEW:
- CCK will begin immediate review of new families on a rolling basis in the order in which the completed applications are received. All other completed applications will be reviewed March 7, 2016.
ROUND 2 REVIEW:
- Applicants reviewed the week of March 7, 2016 will be informed of their acceptance in the order they are reviewed and accepted by March 14, 2016.
- Completed applications received after March 14, 2016 will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order in which they are received until 30 families are accepted.
ROUND 3 REVIEW:
- Remaining applications, after the first 30 applications will be waitlisted and reviewed beginning on April 4, 2016 based on availability of space and willingness of families to share space. The review of the waitlisted applications will be on a rolling basis in the order in which the completed applications are received. Families will be informed of their acceptance in the order they are reviewed and accepted by May 2, 2016.
Please note that CCK has 4 lodges with 8 dens in each lodge (with either 6, or 8 beds in a den), and more than one family can be accommodated in one den based on family size, diagnosis and age of children. Families may identify another family they would like to share with when submitting the application.
If your child has special needs, is in a chair and unable to stand and transfer, or you are unable to assist your child in making these transfers, please let us know on your application.
Eligibility
- Families with children diagnosed with ADEM, NMO, TM, ON and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) who are 5 to 17 years are eligible to apply to camp.
- Applications are welcome from older and younger children, who may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Up to two adults living in the same household as the camper may participate in camp
- All applicants must be members of SRNA. Membership is free.
Arrival and Departure Information
- Families will receive detailed information about arrival and departure times along with their acceptance information from CCK. In general, most families arrive at camp around 3:00 pm on the first day of camp, Sunday, July 31, 2016. Camp closes at noon on Thursday, August 4, 2016.
- The closest airport is Nashville, Tennessee. For help with ground transportation between the airport and camp, please contact SRNA at [email protected] with travel information. Please do not make plane reservations until you receive an acceptance letter from CCK.
Cost
- There is no cost for families to come to camp besides personal travel expenses. SRNA and CCK have a partnership under which we cover the cost of camp.
- SRNA will be able to offer some financial help via travel grants to families. All accepted families will receive an email with an application form and guidelines to apply for this funding in approximately May, 2016. They are offered on a first come first serve basis until grant funds are no longer available.
Education Program
Medical professionals and specialists from our medical community will be joining camp and provide a three day education program for the parents and any of the children, teen or young adults who attend camp and are interested in the education program.
Special Requests
If your child has special needs, is in a chair and unable to stand and transfer, or you are unable to assist your child in making these transfers, please let us know in advance.