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A New Adventure at Easterseals NH’s Camp Sno-Mo—Morgan’s Story
Morgan has always thrived on connection—whether through her local Best Buddies events or time spent at overnight camps. But after one summer at Camp Sno-Mo, she found something even deeper: a place where her love of music, adventure, and independence could truly shine in a safe and welcoming environment.
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“More Like a Family Than a Camp”—Izayiah’s Second Summer at Camp Sno-Mo
After spending two weeks at a different overnight camp this summer, Alton Central School rising 8th grader Izayiah came home with a clear decision. “It was not good for him at all,” his grandmother, Lisa, shared. “He just said, ‘I don’t want to go back. I’ll do two weeks at Camp Sno-Mo instead.’” It wasn’t…
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NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION’S 53RD ANNUAL RIDE-IN RAISES MORE THAN $105,000 FOR EASTERSEALS NH’S CAMP SNO-MO
Hundreds of Granite State snowmobilers gathered with community leaders and officials at the Town & Country Inn and Resort in Shelburne last weekend for the 53rd annual Ride-In fundraiser for Camp Sno-Mo, Easterseals NH’s nationally recognized overnight camping and recreation program located in Gilmanton Ironworks for youth and adults with disabilities.
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Reeling in the Dream: How multiple agencies come together to make Camp Sno-Mo’s Fishing Derby a reality
Fishing is a timeless activity that can be enjoyed by people of any age or ability. At Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo in Gilmanton Iron Works, various organizations come together to ensure that youth with disabilities can experience the joy of this enduring skill each year.
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Creating Lifelong Friendships at Camp: Izayiah’s Story
What’s the best part about Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo? Alton Central School 7th grader Izayiah might tell you it’s the camp counselors.
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A True Camping Experience for Katie
A chance encounter with Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo Director Chris Ellis at a local business conference led Carrie of Wolfeboro to enroll her teen daughter, Katie, in a weeklong session. Katie, who has Down syndrome and various medical needs, had previously attended other area camps with her older twin sisters but had never stayed…
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Camp Sno-Mo Expands Lucas’ World
Attending Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo was a huge step for Lucas. It would be the teen camper’s first extended period away from the familiar walls of his home. His mother, Heather, admitted she wasn’t initially sure how well her son would handle being in such a new environment for an entire week.
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Anders’ Summers of Personal Growth
More than the many activities available to campers, Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo in Gilmanton Iron Works also gives them unique opportunities for personal growth. Just ask Anders Hindley, 20, who achieved counselor-in-training (CIT) status after only five weekly sessions spanning the last two years.
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Hunter’s story of discovery and success
For Stephanie Jarrach of Long Island, NY, it only took a few minutes on the phone with Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo director Christopher Ellis to decide it would be the right fit for her son, 18-year-old Hunter Pugliese. “It was Chris who really kind of sold me on everything,” Stephanie says. “I said, ‘If…
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Kaz’s Bridge to Independent Living
What’s there to get excited about at Easterseals New Hampshire’s Camp Sno-Mo? Teen camper Kaz might say catching frogs, reading books in the library, or having meals with fellow campers in the dining hall. His mom, Alicia, has a few more things add to the list.