Parker Ward ( 6) leaned in for a long llama hug. This 9- year- old llama is a participant in the camp’s pet therapy program, which was founded by Diane Rich. Diane is recruiting pet therapy program teams. If interested visit www.spokesdog.com. Josie Nickum, one of Camp Korey’s photographers this season, looks forward to “seeing shy kids become more extroverted. As a camp counselor, she looks forward to getting to know the campers and to providing families with a take-home portrait from camp.

Megan (standing) with parents, Kathleen and Keith Harrell at Camp Korey’s Open House. “This is the Cadillac of camps,” said Keith. “It is so hands-on and does so much for the kids. Parents don’t have to pay to come here because there are so many sponsors, lots of volunteers and community support.” Said Kathleen, “There is no experience for kids like this - Camp Korey is unique in terms of level and quality of care. You can leave your kids here without worrying.” The camp puts a homemade quilt on the end of every bed. At the end of the week, campers take the quilt home with them as a memory from camp. Photos by Anne Laughlin Spectacular setting! The camp also provides golfing activities through a PGA-based program to “help build character and patience.”

At left: An exercise in vertigo for some, the Ropes Course is a custom- designed and constructed course high above the ground that allows campers to conquer their fear of heights and uncertainty about their abilities, according to the camp. Campers are heavily supervised, but still maintain the feeling of freedom. It is one of the only universally accessible courses in the country. Features include a zip line, suspension bridge, swinging logs, a sturdy ramp and a rope net. Oh, and a great view, too!