Special Olympics Delaware completed its 2019 three-day, two-night sports camp at Camp Barnes near Bethany Beach Aug. 3-5, where more than 80 campers and 40 counselors enjoyed sports training and traditional camp activities in a relaxed atmosphere. It was the 19th summer for the camp.
The camp is offered to all registered Special Olympics Delaware athletes, and it is one of the most anticipated events of the year for SODE athletes of all ages and abilities. Campers travel from all areas of the state to attend, and they enjoy the opportunity to reacquaint with old friends and meet new friends during their camp experience.
The camp features plenty of ways for attendees to enjoy recreational and camp-type activities including swimming in the pool, arts and crafts, and noncompetitive games. In addition, campers can participate in a variety of traditional Special Olympics sports throughout the three days.
For more info about the camp or Special Olympics, go to SODE.org.
![Special Olympics athlete Allen Burke receives archery instruction from volunteer Eddie Sparpaglione of the Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Conservation Program. DAN COOK PHOTOS](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/6995abab.jpg)
![Special Olympics visually impaired athlete Jeff Conk, center, gets an assist from Kylie Frazer, director of youth and school initiatives, and camp counselor Danny Hall.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/7147a.jpg)
![Athletes Sara Giles, left, and Amanda Gilligan with counselor Emma Ueltzhoffer work on safely packing eggs for the egg drop competition.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/7035a.jpg)
![SODE athlete and Golden State Warriors fan Asa Mebane makes a colorful storage can during arts and crafts.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/7069a.jpg)
![Counselor Lisa Tursi, left, gives a little assistance to athlete Lilly Mullikin before the pontoon boat ride.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/7195a.jpg)
![Capt. Paul Daisey takes off for a pontoon ride with the happy athletes on a boat donated by North Bay Marina.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/7226a.jpg)
![Taking a break in the cool pool are (l-r) Julie Gibbons, Torie Moore, April Robinson, Laura Lemon, Lynn Dolphin and Maura Ganc.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/7238a.jpg)
![Athlete Jeremy Eglit, right, passes the ball to partner Jeff Lovett in the beach ball relay activity.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/8290a.jpg)
![Instructors from the Delaware 4-H Shooting Sports and Wildlife Conservation Program demonstrate proper shooting technique.](/sites/capegazette/files/2019/08/field/image/7102a.jpg)