playgarden and summer camps

Luca got a scholarship to one of the most amazing camps in Seattle, particularly, for kids with sp. needs. They have an inclusion model which means they try to have kids with or without special needs in the classes and help All the kids seriously PLAY and have fun! Luca had so much fun there from making ti-dye shirts to sawing, planting, making mud pies, scavenger hunts, circle time and much much more (he doesn't tell us much). He also had a lot of great counselors too. He especially bonded with Hannah and Noah shown in the pictures above!

Grateful for such a special week at the playgarden!

Last week he also got to go to a morning day camp through Alki Community Center. Teacher Kerri was awesome and Luca made quick friends with the other 10 students. They allowed him to be in their program and he had a blast. I am feeling less nervous already for next summer since I have a better idea of the camps he can do. This Alki camp runs for 7 weeks in the summer and it is for kids 3-5 which means he could be in it again next summer with Teacher Kerri!

At the end of the week with Teacher Kerri, she said, "I have really enjoyed getting to know Luca this week. I have never met someone with arthrogryposis before. Luca is so confident, and capable. I don't know what you guys have done in the last four years of his life but you did it right for him to be who he is today." 

It was so affirming to have a new teacher, and a new person in our lives, embrace him, enjoy him and affirm all the hard work that has been poured into Luca by John and I, our family, friends, therapists, teachers, etc. We are proud of Luca and thankful for the God given personality he has!