Program
In the 1950's, Lion Jim Busey, had a vision of a Camp for challenged individuals, he traveled throughout the state of Arizona enlisting the support of all the Arizona Lions to build and maintain a camp for challenged individuals so that more children and adults who were disabled could enjoy a natural camping experience. Through his efforts, Lions Camp Tatiyee was established in 1958. In 1960, Lions Camp Tatiyee was born. We began with one cabin that could serve 12 children and have grown to 4 dormitories that can serve over 600 campers each season. We have been serving children and adults throughout the state of Arizona since 1958. Lions Camp Tatiyee was built with the sole purpose of serving special needs individuals. The camp has been a labor of love by the Arizona Lions Clubs. The Arizona Lions are part of Lions International, the largest service organization worldwide. Our motto is simply ?We Serve.?
7 years - 27 years.
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Each week at Lions Camp Tatiyee is a truly unique experience. Our programs are modified and adapted according to the session that week. Typically, over the course of the summer, we may offer day programs including aquatics, fishing, arts and crafts, recreation, field sports, indoor sports, sign language, science, nature, drama, storytelling, music, dance, cooking camp-outs, water sports, mud-pit J play, team-building, etc. Some programs brought in for the enjoyment of our campers may include: rock-climbing, karaoke, wilderness programs, etc. Off site programs may include Go-Karting, bowling, aquatics, fireworks, casino trips, etc
Camper age starts at 7 years and ranges through adulthood, with no age limit. Our sessions are divided by age and disability, with special sessions for the physically challenged, mentally challenged, multi-challenged and deaf campers. Camper sessions have been arranged according to feedback on our camper evaluations. Disabilities have included but are not limited to: spinal injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, asthma, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, amputees, hearing impairment, sight impairment, mentally challenged, down syndrome, diabetes, cancer, asthma, etc. Due to our facility limitations and rural area we are unable to service individuals with autism, communicable diseases, technologically dependent persons, or those with psychological, emotional or conduct disorders - exhibiting aggressive tendencies.
Free
Lions Camp Tatiyee
PO Box 85216
Mesa, AZ 85216
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