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Special Olympics creates fun opportunity at Camp Barnes

Special Olympics athlete Allen Burke receives archery instruction from volunteer Eddie Sparpaglione of the Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Conservation Program. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
August 8, 2019

Special Olympics Delaware completed its 2019 three-day, two-night sports camp at Camp Barnes near Bethany Beach Aug. 3-5, where more than 80 campers and 40 counselors enjoyed sports training and traditional camp activities in a relaxed atmosphere. It was the 19th summer for the camp.

The camp is offered to all registered Special Olympics Delaware athletes, and it is one of the most anticipated events of the year for SODE athletes of all ages and abilities. Campers travel from all areas of the state to attend, and they enjoy the opportunity to reacquaint with old friends and meet new friends during their camp experience.

The camp features plenty of ways for attendees to enjoy recreational and camp-type activities including swimming in the pool, arts and crafts, and noncompetitive games. In addition, campers can participate in a variety of traditional Special Olympics sports throughout the three days.

For more info about the camp or Special Olympics, go to SODE.org.

 

Special Olympics athlete Allen Burke receives archery instruction from volunteer Eddie Sparpaglione of the Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Conservation Program. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Special Olympics visually impaired athlete Jeff Conk, center, gets an assist from Kylie Frazer, director of youth and school initiatives, and camp counselor Danny Hall.
Special Olympics athlete Steve Dagg takes his turn at the ring toss.
SODE athlete Robert R.J. Franco takes his turn in the hoop shoot competition.
Athletes Sara Giles, left, and Amanda Gilligan with counselor Emma Ueltzhoffer work on safely packing eggs for the egg drop competition.
SODE athlete and Golden State Warriors fan Asa Mebane makes a colorful storage can during arts and crafts.
Counselor Lisa Tursi, left, gives a little assistance to athlete Lilly Mullikin before the pontoon boat ride.
Capt. Paul Daisey takes off for a pontoon ride with the happy athletes on a boat donated by North Bay Marina.
Athlete Thomas Wells competes in the ring toss.
Athlete Morgan Jungling, center, goes for a hole in one in the Frisbee golf activity.
Athlete Rachel Rhea concentrates on her Frisbee golf toss.
Athlete Michael Bowe takes his turn in the ring toss.
Taking a break in the cool pool are (l-r) Julie Gibbons, Torie Moore, April Robinson, Laura Lemon, Lynn Dolphin and Maura Ganc.
Keeping the kitchen running smoothly are (l-r) Ines Lehmann, Marie McIntosh and Merry Jones.
Athlete Maura Ganc jumps into the deep end.
Athlete Jeremy Eglit, right, passes the ball to partner Jeff Lovett in the beach ball relay activity.
Athlete Stephen Harris constructs a happy basket.
Instructors from the Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Conservation Program demonstrate proper shooting technique.
Athlete Amanda Gilligan gets an assist from counselor Emma Ueltzhoffer as they prepare for the pontoon boat ride.
Athlete Jesse Benson delivers a perfect pass.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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