CHARLESTON, SC-- It's a normal part of childhood. Except, if that child suffers from seizures. But it's those challenges that fuel Camp Rise Above to come up with unique ways to make sure children of all abilities can participate in a classic summer pastime. At Camp Rise Above,...
CHARLESTON, SC-- Kids with Down syndrome love to have fun and be active. They can also face other physical challenges. But campers with Down syndrome at Camp Rise Above were able to overcome 50-foot walls at James Island County Park. "Because the camper to counselor ratio is one-on-one,...
CHARLESTON, SC-- Campers at Camp Rise Above get to do new and exciting things, such as fishing and riding around in a paddle boat. For the campers that have serious illnesses, life challenges, and disabilities, it's a way to safely enjoy these activities at James Island County...
CHARLESTON, SC-- While their disabilities may limit movement on land, children at Camp Rise Above are able to move freely in the water. Children were able to enjoy a day in the pool, thanks to Camp Rise Above's one-on-one ratio for counselors to campers and special accommodations...
CHARLESTON, SC-- Camp Rise Above is in full swing. The camp offers plenty of fun experiences for the kids including trips to the water park, archery, and making crafts. There's also a chance for the kids to be stars on the stage, and meet a local musician. Musician...
CHARLESTON, SC-- Organizers with Camp Rise Above are always looking to provide new experiences for the kids. A new session has begun at Camp Rise Above and the excitement can be heard in the air. This week, kids diagnosed with sickle cell anemia had the chance to learn...
CHARLESTON, SC-- As Camp Rise Above continues to grow, so does the number of disabilities they serve. For the first time ever, the camp hosted a session specifically for kids with craniofacial disabilities. "So these are children that are born with disorders of facial development," said Dr. Chris...
CHARLESTON, SC- School is out for the summer, which means camp is in session. Kids have been flocking to James Island County Park this week for Camp Rise Above. It’s a unique camp that offers fun, life-changing experiences for those with serious illnesses, life challenges and...
CHARLESTON, SC-- With six years of growth, it should come as no surprise that camp rise above is bigger than ever. "We started our camps in 2012, and our first year we did four camps," said founder Barbara Denton. "And I'm so excited to say that this...
Friday, May 11th 2018 CHARLESTON, SC-- It’s warming up and the countdown is on to summer vacation. Kids are getting ready for Camp Rise Above, which starts in less than a month. In the meantime, camp organizers gave the kids and the families a chance to literally “hang...