TESTIMONIALS
Lisa, Parent of a Camper
Camp was wonderful for my daughter Elizabeth. She came back from camp feeling excited, confident, and she knew she wasn’t alone. She would cry to us wondering why she had to be different. Camp helped her to see she wasn’t that different after all. It also helped her to see that epilepsy doesn’t have to be a reason not to do something. I can’t thank ya’ll enough. Camp was just what she needed. It was an experience for her soul…an experience that changed her outlook on life.
You cannot put a price on what Camp Brainstorm offers a child. For my daughter, it completely changed the way she thinks about herself and her abilities. Camp taught her she’s not alone. It also taught her that despite her epilepsy, she can do anything she sets her mind to.
Christina, Parent of a Camper
"The opportunity for the kids to be with other kids who understand their challenges and to be allowed/challenged to do things they may not normally participate in is PRICELESS. My child comes home with newfound confidence.
For parents — we are a group who, for many, have watched our kids go through life-threatening events. Because of some of the medical concerns that come along with these kids, sending them to a new day camp can be very stressful for parents. Camp Brainstorm takes a lot of that stress away. It allows us a much needed few days to take care of ourselves, allowing us to be better caregivers to our kids. For parents, it is a priceless opportunity."
Dawn, Parent of a Camp
"As a parent of a first time camper, I cannot express how grateful I am for this opportunity. My child was hesitant at first to go to camp, but stated to us on the day of return that they wished camp was longer and that they had chosen to go last summer (their first opportunity since diagnosis). They also expressed the desire to be a camp counselor in a few years. As a parent, there really isn't much more I could ask from that type of experience. I so enjoyed seeing all the photos that were being updated on social media. My child has come home with new friends that know what life with epilepsy is like and has been communicating with these friends daily on a group chat since the end of camp. I am grateful to all who helped make this happen: funders, those who have participated in fundraising like local walks, the medical care team at camp, and the Camp Aranzazu staff and counselors. I cannot write down the emotions I feel when I think of what this camp experience meant for my child, my spouse and myself. Please continue to support Camp Brainstorm!"
Out of the total number of parents surveyed last year, 97% said that their children achieved the goals they set out to accomplish while at Camp Brainstorm.