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Variety's 2016 Chatter Matters Communication Camp was a huge success and more fun than we ever expected! Not only did the kids and families have a smashing good time participating in traditional camp activities, but they also had time to kick back and relax at the beautiful and tranquil camp facilities in Williams Bay, WI.

All of this wouldn't have been possible without YOUR generous support!

Because of you, twenty-one non verbal Variety kids, and their families, were able to attend camp to learn how to become more competent communicators. They gained the skills needed to "speak", using a speech generating device, to interact with the world and to share their voice.

More than 80 volunteers, most who are professional speech and occupational therapists, or students in those fields, helped to make sure that the children and their families had a wonderful time.

See how your support made an impact. Please enjoy these pictures of Chatter Matters Communication Camp!
We were thrilled to have Mike Hipple volunteer at camp this year. He is an adult augmentative device user and was a wonderful leader for the children and parents. 
 
Volunteers adapted all of the games and activities for the kids. One of Sonja's favorite activities was playing bean bag toss with help from her parents and new friends.

     
Everyone busted out with their best dance moves during the Dance and Ice Cream Social.
 
Payton had a great time making a sensory bottle during arts and crafts.

   

We had our own private beach! Variety kids and families had a splashing good time swimming and building sand castles.


 










The best part of every campfire...s'mores of course!
 
Thank you again for your support!  
Variety's mission is "providing life-enriching assistance to Wisconsin children challenged by physical disabilities."
Learn more about Variety at www.varietywi.org