Big Sky Camp is open to limb-different children

NubAbility Outdoors division is offering a four-day outdoor adventure camp for limb-different children near Bigfork Aug. 30-Sept. 2.

Hosted by Adaptive Journeys on a private ranch, the camp will feature instruction from limb-different coaches in archery, fishing, hiking, marksmanship and water sports. In addition, children will participate in a trail ride, eat a chuckwagon dinner, learn Native American traditions and set up a teepee, cook meals over a campfire and sleep in tents.

NubAbility is a nonprofit that helps limb-different children discover courage and confidence through participation in outdoor experiences as well as organized sports.

“We believe in the power of a mentor who looks like you,” said Sam Kuhnert, NubAbility founder and executive director, in a press release.

He added that programming matches limb-different children with highly experienced limb-different outdoorsmen for skill development and mentorship. Children who attend a NubAbility Outdoors camp discover the techniques and tools needed to participate in mainstream outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing; at the same time, they develop long-lasting friendships with other campers and coaches.

NubAbility’s Big Sky Camp is open to limb-different children ages 9-17 with congenital or traumatic limb difference, frozen limb or cerebral palsy. One parent must attend with each child.

The cost is $399/person and includes four days of camp programming, all meals, and lodging onsite in tents. Scholarship applications are available. For more information, visit www.nubability.org.