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East County camp dreams up colorful games for attendees

Dream Oaks Camp attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, tie dying bandanas and playing messy Twister July 30.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 12:03 p.m. July 30, 2015
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More than 30 campers divvied into red, blue, yellow and purple teams participated in a range of activities during Dream Oaks Camp's Clash of the Colors-themed day, July 30, at the East County facility. Attendees tie dyed bandanas, with the help of camp volunteers, played a foamy and messier version of Twister, and lapped the playground throughout the daylong camp. July 27 through July 31, the camp opened to children ages 7 through 17 who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other high function special needs. Each week through August, the summer camps cater to individuals with different needs. The nonprofit organization, which Foundation for Dreams, Inc. operates, also offers year-round residential and day sessions and camps for children with varying ability levels. For more information, visit http://foundationfordreams.org.

Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
Ethan Hills takes a break from bike riding.
Ethan Hills takes a break from bike riding.
Caroline Imiolek pushes Shannon Punzak on a two-seat bicycle-meets-tricycle.
Caroline Imiolek pushes Shannon Punzak on a two-seat bicycle-meets-tricycle.
Luis Vance and Antwaan Clemons take a time out from playground activities.
Luis Vance and Antwaan Clemons take a time out from playground activities.
Rebecca Vance and camp volunteer Maya McCarthy are on the purple team.
Rebecca Vance and camp volunteer Maya McCarthy are on the purple team.
Jon Juallen watches as Jamie Glass helps him dye a bandana.
Jon Juallen watches as Jamie Glass helps him dye a bandana.
Idallas Quinones and William Hills work together to tie dye a white banana.
Idallas Quinones and William Hills work together to tie dye a white banana.
Jacob Micca focuses on his project, even through his sunglasses.
Jacob Micca focuses on his project, even through his sunglasses.
Thomas Valery takes craft lessons from camp volunteer Lulu McClain.
Thomas Valery takes craft lessons from camp volunteer Lulu McClain.
Hailey Barnes and Carmine Serafino finish turning a white piece of clothing into a multi-colored one.
Hailey Barnes and Carmine Serafino finish turning a white piece of clothing into a multi-colored one.
Campers and volunteers try a new — and messier — spin on Twister.
Campers and volunteers try a new — and messier — spin on Twister.
Max Collado wraps his pillow with rubber bands so he can tie dye it later.
Max Collado wraps his pillow with rubber bands so he can tie dye it later.

 

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