Jim ’N Nick’s Sponsors Special Kids’ Camp Luncheon

Local nonprofit Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center recently hosted 83 guests at its Annual Camp Ability of Special Kids Luncheon on Wednesday, July 19, at North Boulevard Church of Christ in Murfreesboro with a delicious meal provided by Jim ’N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q.

The luncheon included a musical presentation by campers ranging in ages from 6 to 25 years old followed by a prayer by one of the camp children. Lunch provided by Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q was served to all the guests and over 100 campers and counselors. The program also featured a check presentation from Shelter Insurance; Special Kids won an essay contest recently sponsored by Shelter Insurance.

“It’s always exciting to see the connection between the kids and our community leaders at the event every year,” says Stephanie Folkmann, director of development at Special Kids. “We are very thankful for all of the investors who took the time to eat with the kids and help us make Camp Ability possible.”

The lunch concluded with a speech from job skill partner, Jim ’N Nick’s, who has given so much of their time and resources to help many campers have real on the job experience. The 2017 job skills partners include: Jim ’N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q, Amelia’s Closet, Greenhouse Ministries and Publix. The following foundations help support Camp Ability’s ongoing activities: The Healing Trust, The Community Foundation, Richard Siegel Foundation, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, Autism Speaks and Wal-Mart.

“Camp is a ministry to these families that have many other concerns to worry about,” shares Kim Cruz, director of Camp Ability of Special Kids. “Our grant providers are vital in helping us to provide a fun and interactive place for the kids, that is also low-cost to the families.”

Camp Ability of Special Kids is a Christian, summer day camp for children and youth with special needs ages 6-25. The seven-week day camp is held during the months of June and July each year with the focus on Jesus Christ and serving each camper. Camp is designed to allow children with special needs to participate in an interactive, social and fun environment. Camp Ability’s caring staff emphasize children’s abilities rather than disabilities and find ways for all campers to participate in activities.