Camp Abilities Delaware

08/25/2026

Calling all CADE athletes who are artistic! Penn-Del AER, the organization that supports TVIs and O&Ms in PA and DE, is looking for student art to represent their conference!

Penn-Del AER is seeking original artwork from students with visual impairments, from K–12 through college and post-secondary programs, throughout our region to represent our 2027 Penn-Del AER Conference!
All artwork must be submitted in PNG, JPG, or JPEG format by 11:59 p.m. on September 18, 2026.
For complete contest rules and submission information, visit www.penn-delaer.org
Show us your creativity and help inspire the look of our 2027 conference!

08/11/2026

Camp Abilities Delaware Summer Camp 2026 was a success.

We would like to thank the volunteers, Lions Club Members and restaurants who helped make breakfasts, lunches and dinners a success!

Breakfast Sponsors and Servers: Delaware Media Group Lions, Nancy Donlon, Ray Hallman, Lions District Governor Dr. Esosa Iriowen (District 22-D) from the Dover Lions Club, Camp Conquer Lions Club and More Than Fitness, Wilmington Mannor Lions Club, Kris Messner from West Chester Woman’s Multisport club for breakfast bars and making smoothies, Erin W and Danny S. from Clayton Lions Club, Manhattan Bagels of Wilmington

Lunch Sponsors and Servers: Seasons Pizza Newark, Stu Sherman, Jimmy John’s, Turning Point Restaurant, Gayle Striar from WCWMS for serving lunch

Dinner Sponsor: La Casa Pasta

We would also like to thank the following grocery stores for their generous donation of gift cards: Food Lion, BJ’s, ShopRite, Acme, and Wegmans

08/07/2026

Our last afternoon of free selects included tennis, golf, basketball, and skateboarding!

(Photo 1: a coach teaches an athlete to hit a tennis ball. Photo 2: an athlete drives a golf ball off the steps. Photo 3: an athlete and CIT bounce pass a basketball. Photo 4: an athlete glides on a skateboard as a coach encourages her.)

08/06/2026

Hiking to a waterfall, our last day of swimming, and strength training this morning.

(Photo 1: posed group photo in front of the waterfall. Photo 2: a CIT reads a map and leads a group through the woods. Photo 3: athletes and coaches walk down the trail. Photo 4: an athlete lifts a log above her head. Photo 5: athletes kick in the pool while holding the wall. Photo 6: athletes and coaches do a warm up activity in the pool.)

08/06/2026

This afternoon we learned basic first aid; played field hockey, soccer, volleyball, and field events; and ended the evening with an escape room, games, and a dance party!

(Photos 1&2: athletes practice making a splint with gauze and pencils. Photo 3: a coach supports an athlete to throw a javelin. Photo 4: an athlete throws a javelin. Photo 5: an athlete passes a ball in field hockey. Photo 6: athletes and coaches play Uno.)

08/05/2026

We didn’t let the rain stop us today! A morning filled with strength training, hiking, and swimming.

(Photo 1: an athlete uses battle ropes. Photo 2: an athlete does step ups while two coaches spot. Photo 3: an athlete lifts a log above her head. Photo 4: athletes and coaches hike down a trail. Photo 5: athletes glide off the wall towards their coaches.)

08/05/2026

Fun in the sun! Afternoon free selects today included tennis, skateboarding, golf, and soccer.

Photo 1: an athlete winds up to hit as his coach tosses him a tennis ball. Photo 2: a coach provides feedback to an athlete on a skateboard. Photo 3: an athlete skateboards as a coach provides verbal feedback. Photo 4: an athlete putts a golf ball. Photo 5: a coach and CIT assist an athlete on a skateboard.)

08/04/2026

A full morning of strength training, swimming, and hiking.

(Photos 1&2: athletes lift logs over their heads. Photo 3: an athlete and coach walk down a trail. Photo 4: athletes kick their feet in the pool while holding onto the wall. Photo 5: a coach and athlete walk through the pool together. Photo 6: a coach pushes an athlete down a trail as he reads a trail map.)

08/03/2026

Coach Coach Samantha Fox | Strength & Mindset joined us for strength training today and we got to learn circus dumbbell! Then the rain cleared just in time for us to swim at FairField Crest Swim Club.

(Photos 1 and 2: Coach Sam gives instructions as athletes lift a circus dumbbell. Photo 3: Coach Sara gives instruction to an athlete to deadlift a bar. Photo 4: an athlete deadlifts a bar. Photo 5: Coaches Morgan and Charlotte teach lifejacket use. Photo 5: athletes and coaches stand in a circle in the pool.)