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Smiling athlete holding golf club on tee box on golf course, Lake Powell background
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Coach with student athlete holding putter on green, strong wind bending flag pole.
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Athletes and coaches pose on golf course.
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Athlete kicking soccer ball at park.
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Campers and coaches pose together after hike.
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Athletes and coaches playing water games at park.
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Instructor providing training to athlete holding golf club.
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Athletes and coaches hiking in slot canyon.
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Athlete boxing with punching bag.
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Group performing yoga positions.
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Group hiking at Grand Canyon.
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Group in front of climbing wall holding Camp banner.
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Photos from Camp 2024!
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Honoring Our Sponsors: Empowering Possibility Through Partnership
In this photo, athletes and coaches proudly display the back of their camp shirts—showcasing the generous sponsors who make Camp Abilities Four Corners possible. We extend our deepest gratitude to Cameron Trading Post, one of our major sponsors, for providing food and hotel accommodations throughout the week. Their unwavering support not only sustains the camp but also fosters critical areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum, including independent living skills, self-determination, orientation and mobility, and social interaction. Thanks to all our sponsors, our athletes are given meaningful opportunities to thrive, explore, and grow in every direction.
In this photo, athletes and coaches proudly display the back of their camp shirts—showcasing the generous sponsors who make Camp Abilities Four Corners possible. We extend our deepest gratitude to Cameron Trading Post, one of our major sponsors, for providing food and hotel accommodations throughout the week. Their unwavering support not only sustains the camp but also fosters critical areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum, including independent living skills, self-determination, orientation and mobility, and social interaction. Thanks to all our sponsors, our athletes are given meaningful opportunities to thrive, explore, and grow in every direction.
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A cheerful pose from Coach Kathryn (left) and Coach Vicki (right), Director of Camp Abilities Four Corners. These incredible women are the driving force behind securing sponsors and raising funds for the camp. On behalf of all athletes and coaches, we send them a heartfelt shout-out and deepest thanks!
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Coaches and athletes from Camp Abilities Four Corners are pictured enjoying a scenic water rafting adventure along the Colorado River at Lee's Ferry in Page, Arizona. This unique experience fosters teamwork, environmental awareness, and confidence-building—all integral components of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).
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Athletes and coaches from Camp Abilities Four Corners are seen cooling off in the crisp, 45°F waters of the Colorado River after completing an exhilarating two-hour rafting journey. These joyful moments celebrate not only recreation but also the Expanded Core Curriculum in action—building independence, self-confidence, and sensory engagement through outdoor exploration.
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Camp Abilities Four Corners athletes and coaches are seen disembarking from their rafts onto a sandy shore along the Colorado River. Surrounded by towering canyon walls and desert brush, this moment captures adventure, teamwork, and exploration—hallmarks of ECC learning through real-world travel and environmental interaction.
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A touching moment of compassion is captured in this photo, as a coach in a red shirt gently comforts two athletes seated on either side of her during a peaceful boat ride along the Colorado River. Framed by the majestic canyon walls, this scene reflects the heart of Camp Abilities Four Corners—where emotional support, trust, and genuine care are as essential as building skills and confidence through adventure.
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Athletes at Camp Abilities Four Corners are captured in action during outdoor basketball activities, guided closely by their coaches. These moments go beyond just sports—they foster critical ECC skills such as self-determination, spatial orientation, motor coordination, and social interaction. Each dribble, pass, and shot is an opportunity for visually impaired youth to build confidence, independence, and teamwork in a fully inclusive setting.
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Two Camp Abilities Four Corners athletes pose proudly against the backdrop of a stunning Arizona sunset behind Cameron Trading Post, Cameron, Arizona. The athlete on the right wears a shirt from the Trading Post gift shop—a small token from one of our most generous sponsors, who has supported the camp with lodging and meals for the past four years.
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These action shots capture athletes and coaches during a Goalball session at Camp Abilities Four Corners. The game promotes teamwork, spatial awareness, and auditory tracking—essential components of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for students with visual impairments.
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Blind Soccer: Teamwork, Trust, and Skill Development on the Field
These dynamic images showcase athletes and instructors engaged in blind soccer training—an adapted sport that sharpens sound localization, spatial awareness, and communication. Athletes use audible soccer balls and wear blindfolds to ensure equal access for all, including those with residual vision. Instructors provide tactile guidance, verbal cues, and positive reinforcement as athletes gain confidence, independence, and athletic coordination. Each frame reflects Camp Abilities' commitment to inclusive physical education and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
These dynamic images showcase athletes and instructors engaged in blind soccer training—an adapted sport that sharpens sound localization, spatial awareness, and communication. Athletes use audible soccer balls and wear blindfolds to ensure equal access for all, including those with residual vision. Instructors provide tactile guidance, verbal cues, and positive reinforcement as athletes gain confidence, independence, and athletic coordination. Each frame reflects Camp Abilities' commitment to inclusive physical education and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
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Adaptive Yoga with Coach Alex
Led by Assistant Camp Director Coach Alex, this yoga session at Camp Abilities Four Corners offers athletes of all abilities the chance to improve balance, flexibility, and focus. With personalized support and verbal cues, athletes safely explore various poses—including headstands—building confidence, body awareness, and relaxation in an inclusive environment.
Led by Assistant Camp Director Coach Alex, this yoga session at Camp Abilities Four Corners offers athletes of all abilities the chance to improve balance, flexibility, and focus. With personalized support and verbal cues, athletes safely explore various poses—including headstands—building confidence, body awareness, and relaxation in an inclusive environment.
Tandem Biking: Strengthening ECC Skills in Motion
Through tandem biking, athletes develop critical ECC skills—such as orientation and mobility, social interaction, and recreation and leisure. With guidance from trained pilots, athletes practice communication, spatial awareness, and trust, all while engaging in a fun and confidence-building physical activity.
Through tandem biking, athletes develop critical ECC skills—such as orientation and mobility, social interaction, and recreation and leisure. With guidance from trained pilots, athletes practice communication, spatial awareness, and trust, all while engaging in a fun and confidence-building physical activity.
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Golf with Coach Kathryn: Building ECC Skills through Precision and Play
Golf at Camp Abilities Four Corners, led by Coach Kathryn, is more than a favorite pastime—it’s an intentional platform for strengthening key ECC areas. Athletes with visual impairments develop spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and self-determination through tactile and verbal instruction. The sport also promotes social interaction and recreation/leisure skills, encouraging teamwork, patience, and perseverance in an inclusive outdoor setting.
Golf at Camp Abilities Four Corners, led by Coach Kathryn, is more than a favorite pastime—it’s an intentional platform for strengthening key ECC areas. Athletes with visual impairments develop spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and self-determination through tactile and verbal instruction. The sport also promotes social interaction and recreation/leisure skills, encouraging teamwork, patience, and perseverance in an inclusive outdoor setting.
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Swimming with Coach Erin, Coach Danielle, and Nurse Erica: ECC in Every Stroke
In the pool, athletes build vital ECC skills—including independent living, sensory efficiency, recreation/leisure, and self-determination. Under the guidance of Coach Erin, Coach Danielle, and Nurse Erica, athletes practice safe movement, body awareness, and water orientation. Through individualized support, they gain confidence, physical coordination, and trust—while enjoying the therapeutic and social benefits of swimming.
In the pool, athletes build vital ECC skills—including independent living, sensory efficiency, recreation/leisure, and self-determination. Under the guidance of Coach Erin, Coach Danielle, and Nurse Erica, athletes practice safe movement, body awareness, and water orientation. Through individualized support, they gain confidence, physical coordination, and trust—while enjoying the therapeutic and social benefits of swimming.
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Hiking Adventure: Expanding ECC Through Nature Exploration
Athlete’s and their coaches’ hike across rugged terrain and volcanic landscapes, sharpening ECC domains such as orientation and mobility, sensory efficiency, social interaction, and recreation and leisure. With support from instructors and mobility tools, they learn to navigate natural environments, interpret auditory and tactile cues, and build endurance, confidence, and independence—all while fostering curiosity and a love for the outdoors.
Athlete’s and their coaches’ hike across rugged terrain and volcanic landscapes, sharpening ECC domains such as orientation and mobility, sensory efficiency, social interaction, and recreation and leisure. With support from instructors and mobility tools, they learn to navigate natural environments, interpret auditory and tactile cues, and build endurance, confidence, and independence—all while fostering curiosity and a love for the outdoors.
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Boxing & Rock Climbing with Instructor Ronnie: Strengthening ECC Skills Through Empowerment
Athletes challenge themselves through boxing and rock climbing at a local gym owned by Instructor Ronnie—one of Camp Abilities Four Corners’ proud sponsors. Thanks to his generosity and hands-on instruction, athletes engage in high-impact activities that develop self-determination, sensory efficiency, orientation and mobility, and recreation and leisure skills. With adapted strategies and strong support, they build physical confidence, mental resilience, and a deeper sense of independence.
Athletes challenge themselves through boxing and rock climbing at a local gym owned by Instructor Ronnie—one of Camp Abilities Four Corners’ proud sponsors. Thanks to his generosity and hands-on instruction, athletes engage in high-impact activities that develop self-determination, sensory efficiency, orientation and mobility, and recreation and leisure skills. With adapted strategies and strong support, they build physical confidence, mental resilience, and a deeper sense of independence.
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Our Future Leaders: Coach-in-Training Program
These two athletes, once participants at Camp Abilities Four Corners, have returned this year as Coach-in-Training (CIT) members. Through mentorship, leadership practice, and guided support, they are now stepping into the next generation of coaches. Their growth reflects the Expanded Core Curriculum in action—fostering self-determination, career education, social interaction, and confidence through lived experience and service.
These two athletes, once participants at Camp Abilities Four Corners, have returned this year as Coach-in-Training (CIT) members. Through mentorship, leadership practice, and guided support, they are now stepping into the next generation of coaches. Their growth reflects the Expanded Core Curriculum in action—fostering self-determination, career education, social interaction, and confidence through lived experience and service.