The Event:
Camp Abilities PA @ WCU Wellness Day is a day for the athletes of Camp Abilities PA @ WCU to play sports, relieve stress, work on their mental health, meet up with friends, and have fun! At Camp Abilities PA, we focus a lot on physical heath and fitness. However, we rarely focus on issues related to mental wellness. Camp Abilities PA @ WCU Wellness Day is a combination of sports, discussions, and activities to help athletes deal with issues of making school transitions, being an athlete and student with a visual impairment, stress, bullying, and lifetime physical activity.
Currently, the elementary (under 13 years old) program focuses on healthy friendships, empowerment through movement, and nutritious food choices. The secondary program (13 years and older) addresses self-advocacy and self-efficacy, empowerment through physical activity, and making healthy meals.
The goal of the day is to empower the athletes to take control of not only their physical health, but also their mental wellbeing, because being an athlete involves whole body health.
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