The NSCD (National Sports Center for the Disabled) provides therapeutic recreation and competitive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. This summer in Chicago, the NSCD and Variety of Illinois are hosting FREE interactive sports clinics with pro teams for individuals ages 6 - 18 with disabilities -- physical or developmental. The clinic involves introducing the basics of a specific sport to the participants by rotating small groups through adapted skills stations while volunteers provide instruction and skill development.

The Chicago Fire Soccer Camp on May 9th was a HUGE success (photos from the event can be viewed in the Chicago Fire Soccer Camp album on Variety's FB page). To volunteer your time for Sox Camp, be sure to RSVP on this FB page, or by emailing jodybgrimaldi@aol.com.

HERE'S A NEW MESSAGE FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM NSCD CAMP COORDINATOR SCOTT DAMERON:

As a confirmation, you are registered to volunteer for the 2009 Chicago White Sox baseball sports camp put on by the NSCD - Chicago, Chicago Park District, Chicago White Sox and the Variety Club of Illinois.

We are looking forward to another great Sox camp this year (and hopefully good weather)!

As a reminder, camp will take place on:



Wednesday, July 22nd 2009

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

White Sox Miracle Fields @ Mt. Greenwood Park

3724 W. 111th St.

Chicago, IL 60655



Camp Schedule is as follows:

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Volunteer Check-In

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Skills Clinic

11:30 – Noon Snacks, Beverages and Giveaways



Volunteer Check-In will be held alongside the first Miracle Field on your left once entering the complex.



A few more housekeeping items:

- Please note that no prior baseball or softball experience is necessary to come out and volunteer, we will just be introducing the basic baseball and wheelchair softball drills.



- If you own your own baseball/softball glove, feel free to bring that as we do have a limited number of gloves.



- In the event of inclement weather, and we should have to cancel the camp, we will attempt to contact everyone by telephone and/or email no later than 8 AM on Saturday and inform you of those changes. If cancellation is necessary, we will do our best to reschedule another date should this be the case.



If you have any questions/concerns please feel free to contact me via email/phone at anytime.

Starting next Tuesday, July 21st, if you have any questions/problems or concerns, you may reach me on my cell phone at (303) 434-3474 should anything arise. I will also have access to email Tuesday and Wednesday AM.

Thank you,

Scott Dameron



Scott Dameron

National Programs Coordinator

National Sports Center for the Disabled