Camp Shriver Application

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Paperwork Requirements

All selected campers are required to have valid applications on file with Special Olympics Colorado.

  • Athlete campers must have a valid Athlete Application.
  • Unified partner campers must have a valid Class A.
    • Background check is required for Unified partners and Counselors over 18 years of age as part of the Class A

Once selected, the following must be completed:

Medical Restrictions

The following applies to all campers attending.

  • Campers may not have a medical condition that:
    • requires intravenous (IV) fluids/medications
    • requires need for laboratory studies while at camp
    • places them at high-risk for complication or injury such as uncontrolled seizures, swallowing disorders that pose choking risks, abnormal heart rhythm, extreme respiratory problems, bone disorders, etc.
  • Must be able to independently take provided medication when given by a staff member
  • SOCO Staff and Camp Shriver are not licensed for tube feeding
  • A Nurse is on site for injuries at camp

Camper Eligibility to apply

  • Must be between 14 -21 years of age on the date of camp
  • Can independently:
    • manage personal hygiene
    • use the bathroom
    • dress appropriately
    • take 5-minute showers
    • keep track of Camp gear with minimal assistance
    • sleep in a bunk bed and share a room
    • keep room tidy (e.g. make bed) with minimal assistance
  • Campers must be able to eat the food provided.
    • Monitoring of food intake or camp food consistency (pureed, chopped up, etc.) changes cannot be accommodated.
    • Serve food to themselves with no assistance.
    • If camper has allergy restrictions, camper must provide their own meals/snacks/beverages.
  • Must not be an elopement risk.
  • Campers cannot have a history of physical abuse of self or others including hitting, biting, scratching, spitting, kicking, etc.
  • No transportation will be provided to or from Camp Shriver.

Counselor Eligibility to apply

  • Counselors must be a minimum of 18 years or younger than 23 and/or enrolled in SO College/University.
  • Training(s) prior to camp is required either in-person and/or virtually.
  • Transportation will not be provided to or from camp.
  • Counselor will be required to
    • Encourage Campers with positivity and kindness
    • Plan activities to keep campers engaged when in a group
    • Oversee and lead Campers without direct assistance of Staff in activities
    • Assist in assuring dietary restrictions are met for campers
    • Follow documentation regarding individual campers needs
    • Supervise Campers
      • in a room overnight
      • at events or in cabins
    • Start early in the morning and end late at night

Code of Conduct

All attendees are supervised by Counselors and Special Olympics staff. Safety is of the utmost importance and will be supported to adhere to the Special Olympics Athlete Code of Conduct.

Parents will be contacted and may be asked to pick up a camper due to breach of the Code of Conduct such as, but not limited to: 

  • extreme or aggressive behavior
  • cases of theft
  • unresolvable unruly behavior
  • violations of the Athlete Code of Conduct