(The Westfield News/MassLive – Cliff Clark) To celebrate the 48th annual Welcome Day of the Behavioral Health Network’s Kamp for Kids, more than two dozen campers gathered Tuesday at Camp Togowauk to show their parents some of the fun things they’ve been doing since the camp opened last week.
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Kamp for Kids is for children and young adults from ages 5-20 — both with and without disabilities — that offers an opportunity to experience growth, inclusion and fun in a summer camp setting that includes a spray park, expressive arts, outdoor education, arts and crafts, and non-competitive sports.
The camp also serves as a training ground for college students pursuing degrees in special education.
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While state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) missed the campers’ performances, he showed up carrying his 18-month-old son Carson.
He spoke of the importance of Camp Togowauk and its Kamp for Kids.
“I think the world of this place and what BHN and Kamp for Kids does to provide services to our most precious resource … our kids,” Velis said.