How To Pack For Summer Camp - Special Needs Camp Packing

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How to pack for summer camp, special needs camp packing. This is how we pack for Abbie when she is headed to camp. Because she is nonverbal autistic we have to take that into account when we plan for her camp week. We also want to make it as easy as possible for her buddy at camp so they can focus on having fun.
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@CJ-sg3vs 5 жыл бұрын

Abbie has taught me some of ( her ) ASL signs, bathroom, pretzels, candy, break, car ride.

@monicadeen4382 5 жыл бұрын

Amanda B umm that’s why she said (her) 🙄

@kaitlini.7972 5 жыл бұрын

I recognize some of Abbie's signs! Popcorn, pretzel, candy, bathroom, car, go, swing, music, thank you, bed, goodbye/hi, come here, golf cart, Goldfish, open, break, and cookie!

@MommyofSandC 5 жыл бұрын

I loved Abbie showing us her signs! Her sweet dimples when she smiles are so cute!

@annahendrey491 5 жыл бұрын

Another thought Pricilla, you could add a photo of Abbey doing her sign. That way there's no confusion. Love the channel, so informative. 😃

@tealady4 5 жыл бұрын

I have learned several of her signs, but my favorite is ”popcorn.” mainly because Abbie usually smiles and laughs when she does that sign. 😄

@celebratelife3001 5 жыл бұрын

Was just watching Pricilla’s WLS and I’m so proud of her n her confidence in her own skin is so inspiring ❤️❤️

@cindelma5289 5 жыл бұрын

It is ASL - Abie's sign language 😉

@valleon8526 3 жыл бұрын

Pisall

@ambermarielewis9353 2 жыл бұрын

Abbie.

@millentadesse 25 күн бұрын

I love this 😂❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

@millentadesse 25 күн бұрын

I love this❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😂😂😂😂😂😂

@kayhlanrdyer1674 5 жыл бұрын

I am almost completely fluent in sign language. But from watching y'alls videos I have caught myself doing abbies modified signs more than I do the actual signs 🤣🤣

@user-ee7kb6sf5g 5 жыл бұрын

The headboard and its shadow is tripping my eyes out lol

@fatheringautism 5 жыл бұрын

I know, I thought it was out of focus lol

@user-ee7kb6sf5g 5 жыл бұрын

@@fatheringautism 😂😂😂

@REPDC4LIFE 5 жыл бұрын

Same lol

@lanaea8735 5 жыл бұрын

FatheringAutism glad to know I’m not alone.

@torchytries2168 4 жыл бұрын

Right when I read this comment my eyes started tripping out too from the boards. XD

@gianna297 5 жыл бұрын

I volunteered at a special needs camp called Camp Summit in Paradise Texas!! It is literally the happiest place on earth!!

@TheTexasgirl1996 5 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t stop smiling when Abbie showed us her signs! She looked so excited to show off her skills! 😍

@user-hp2ww5in3n 5 жыл бұрын

I go to a 2 weeks camp every summer with a regular scout group, but I'm autistic and need some help sometimes so my scouters know about my needs, too. I've finally learnt to pack my own bag, but I do it like you. I'm not "aware" of how clothes match so I just pack full outfits with the help of my mother. We're located in Spain.

@JaiJai988 5 жыл бұрын

I saw car ride I just thought of a fun video could we do a Abby sign quiz For the viewers sometime?

@faelyn_x 5 жыл бұрын

I actually know quite a lot of ASL! Not fluent yet, working on my interpreting licensure right now! I have 4 years of sign language under my belt 😊 it’s always so amazing to see Abbie sign, it works so well for kids who are non-verbal! Awesome job guys!

@moestein6972 5 жыл бұрын

A shower curtain ring holds ponytail holders. We had a bracelet with laminated cards of my younger daughters signs. A peanut butter jar can hold hygiene supplies, personal first aid kit, and extra underwear, and snacks.

@harlynroyce9279 5 жыл бұрын

Abbie's a stubborn little goat. Leave it at that lol!! Love her.

@Megansings01 5 жыл бұрын

I hope Abbie had an awesome time at Camp I Am Special! She is truly a special girl who deserves the best!!! Love always!

@thegalloways8234 5 жыл бұрын

My son has pulmonary hypertension and sees a specialist at the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He went to Camp Joy in Clarksville, Ohio for the first time this year during Heart Institute week. I used the ziplock bags for all of his clothes and toiletries. I also made sure to put his initials on everything. He loved his first year of camp. He also loves watching your videos with me.

@pasalareceta 5 жыл бұрын

Music, go, go golf car, popcorn, eat, bathroom,candy. What means the elbow sing? I looooove Abbie, I learn a lot with you guy's. I don't know anyone with autism, but thanks to you I learn sooooo much!!! Kisses FROM ARGENTINA

@davinashaffer5822 5 жыл бұрын

Part where Abbie is standing in front of u, she looks so much like u.

@Danielleluvsyouuu 5 жыл бұрын

I never clicked on a notification so quickly in my life ! ❤️

@laurenwidmer9586 5 жыл бұрын

I worked at a camp like Camp I am special in Little Rock Arkansas for 6 years summer and on weekends during the school year Camp Aldersgate. Initial everything they owner while at camp this help tremendously to make sure that everything gets back to owner and I hated writing on kids clothes if didn’t have parents permission but that was part of our checking process was to initial and inventory everything. Families that packed clothes in baggies were my favorite makes life so easy. Also if you are really love your staff at camp writing a list of what all you brought with the child does wonders especially if you are packing in baggies.

@kittenhaile 5 жыл бұрын

Aw, I loooove Abbie’s smile showing off all her signs! That girl is the best. Priscilla, my mom had me, her neurotypical kid going to Girl Scout camp every summer and my sister, her type 1 diabetic child who went to a juvenile diabetes camp every summer, and the ziplock trick is exactly how she packed us both every year! Especially with my sister’s medical needs, having everything organized and together was so helpful.

@kristinkutch8649 5 жыл бұрын

I’m in my 30s and went to sleep away camp a lot growing up and my mom would pack my full outfits in plastic bags and usually put a card or maybe a surprise like a bracelet hidden in the middle.

@lesleymansfield57 5 жыл бұрын

Abby is such a sweetheart and growing up very fast! Camp will be awesome for her especially as her brother is there too, (Happy campers) .. The way you pack her outfits in ziplock bags is something I was doing for my children back in the 90’s and now my children are doing it for their children, such a simplistic thing to do ... Have lots of date nights!!

@emmyzima5972 5 жыл бұрын

I only know the alphabet in ASL and that's as far as I've gotten haha but Abbie's modded signs I've learnt are car, hi/bye, go, pretzel, music, food, candy, golfcart, bathroom, break, open, swing, thank you, goldfish, cookie, fly, drink, come here and thumbs up. I love learning Abbie's signs and while they might be slightly different, you still understand what she's saying :D

@ashleighnicle6940 5 жыл бұрын

yes i live in butler i go too a special needs camp and bring my bracelets and fidgets spinners and my squishyes and my camp is named camp apple and my art stuff to and i love watching you guys

@tracykelly-fedoush1160 5 жыл бұрын

ashleigh nicle Butler, PA? That’s where I am ☺️ Hello! 👋🏻

@alexagormley8082 5 жыл бұрын

I accompany my respite care kiddos to Camp Courageous in Montecello, Iowa!

@ahlame7882 4 жыл бұрын

i work at a special needs camp called camp ramapo in new york and i love it , it changed my life

@daylenetodd8054 5 жыл бұрын

There is a special needs camp here in Washington state! It’s in Blaine and is run by the lions club. It’s called lions camp horizon. They have campers from Washington and canada! My husband and I actually met while working there as teenagers. That experience definitely helped us with parenting our child with ASD!

@jenniferwolfe9791 5 жыл бұрын

We tell our Brownie (girl guides) parents to pack clothes in zippy bags to make it easier for the kids as well as an added bonus they stay dry that way incase of bad weather. Great packing tips that can be used for anyone sending kids to camp. Thank you

@dardec5887 5 жыл бұрын

My daughter Hailey is 11 and she hors to a special needs day camp, they go on trips every day, an indoor water park, a fun plex We Rock The Spectrum, bowling, and on Fridays they help the local theater kids group with their play and put on a separate show for the campers families. She loves going. Thinking of maybe an over night camp next year. Will have to search around our area, we are in NJ, for next summer. Your vhannel is awesome and I always look forward to your pists and vlogs!!

@dallasburch104 Жыл бұрын

I’m autistic and this is super helpful because sometimes there are specific things I need because of it and usually it stresses me out because I forget a lot of things thank you

@amynewlon7157 5 жыл бұрын

I am sending my son 9 hours away to diabetic camp. He is 13 now and I used to pack his clothes in bags and he requested I stop. 😀😀 He did like the jokes and riddles I would write on the. I have never found it easy to send my kids to camp but I know that they will have a blast and become better people.

@noahfence9088 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going through a hard time right now and seeing y’all post videos brings me so much happy and I just want to say thank you so much 💛 I love you guys

@bostongw 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice - I sent my boys in wheel chairs to Indian Trails camp in Northern Michigan - great camp too -

@kylamiller6966 5 жыл бұрын

I love watching how Abbie experience new things she is amazing ❤️❤️❤️

@jillgislason1292 5 жыл бұрын

Just FYI they make a 2 gallon bag also but not easy to find for bigger items/clothes.

@kaydeeharlow5127 5 жыл бұрын

Also Cilla, you look so great! I’m so proud of you! You got this girl!

@missymurphy2444 5 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! It’s the highlight of my week. I am hard of hearing, but don’t do ASL. I loved watching Abbie doing her modified signs. Thanks for including captions whenever you can!

@jodiecotton2610 5 жыл бұрын

Priscilla you are looking amazing. I had the lap band surgery in 2006. I wish I would have waited and had the surgery that you had. Keep going Momma you got this!!!!

@basketballmeg 5 жыл бұрын

Love Abbie’s Smile!😊❤️

@inzer004 5 жыл бұрын

Her smile absolutely melts me! Love love love your family so much! 😍

@nicolalepage1 5 жыл бұрын

Would love a place like camp I am special ! We sent our son to a camp and had to collect him before bedtime because there was no way he was staying !

@hayleygrimes8804 5 жыл бұрын

Every year I keep watching Abby's camp packing videos, and always want to go and learn how to work at the same one Abby goes to. It looks like such an amazing experience! People with special needs are so sweet and I really enjoy helping them and being involved with them like you would any other person. Really hope I can get involved in this someday.

@becca6061 5 жыл бұрын

Abbie looked so proud to share all her signs with us!! Hope camp is/was the best! I’m so excited for you, Abbie!

@bobbi543 5 жыл бұрын

They are some awesome tips, just even for any vacation... I like how you put each thing in a ziplock bag .. as a paraplegic this would be helpful for me so that i can just pick one ziplock bag with all my clothes in it for the day, and also have seperate ones as you showed for other things.. this was so helpful to me.. as a paraplegic it be so helpful, as trying to find things and your suitcase gets messy as you try to go through it looking for stuff.. this was a great video.. thank you so much. Abbie is going to have so much fun.. and she is with her big brother Isaiah.. I am so glad that he gets to go and help out.. I know he loves to do things like this.. he has such a big heart and has such a compassion for people.. Enjoy mom and dad and get out there and go lay on the beach and relax.. love you guys

@tea8290 5 жыл бұрын

I know pretty much all Abbies signs that she shows on YT by heart now. It's so cool to be able to understand her. She's the best and always brings a smile to me when im down. Love you all!

@katiewebb3408 5 жыл бұрын

Abbie looked so happy and PROUD showing off her signs!!

@CassandraMonsterrr 5 жыл бұрын

I took two years of ASL in college, I love seeing Abbie signing! I understand enough sign to get around haha or help a customer out

@elainekain8905 5 жыл бұрын

You guys deserve this week off ! Hope you two have a great time and Abbie too of course !!

@rebekahatchrimi241 5 жыл бұрын

Abbies smiles while she was signing are LIFE!!! Oh how sweet she is....just LOVE your girl!!! 💓👧💓

@dawnoneill1773 5 жыл бұрын

She's so sweet 😍 that smile is everything 😊 I used this tip for packing my hospital bag so it was easy for staff to grab something if needed or my partner, I had a C-section so until the spinal wore off I was getting help. I think I had seen an old vlog from last year so that's why I used it back in October when I had my son 😊

@tonimartinez6006 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Defiantly taking some of these packing tips for future trips! And maybe I’ll work up the courage to send my son to camp next year!

@kevinjeniferv.a4215 5 жыл бұрын

I love that you get a break and so does she 🙂

@hannahsharma5108 5 жыл бұрын

I'm planning on sending my son to this camp next summer! So excited!

@susan7757 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Have fun at camp Abbie!!!!

@manislovelytv9695 5 жыл бұрын

Abbie has taught me lots os signs and communications because I’m around people that are death or has non verbal autism!!! You guys are the best love you always and forever♥️♥️

@maddiem71777 5 жыл бұрын

I worked at a camp for people with disabilities for a few years and my biggest tip is to make sure that you don’t send anything of value unless necessary. Camps about having fun and things get broken and lost, so be ready for it. Also, sending a designated laundry bag will help to keep the campers room clean and things sorted rather than all over the cabin.

@FireQueen19 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned help, eat, drink, open, car ride, thank you and candy all because of Abby!!! Love you guys!!! 💕

@kylieabdow5278 5 жыл бұрын

I know every one of abie's signs and I have a friend that is autistic and non verbal it really helps me communicate with him thank you!

@blaiddcalon88games80 5 жыл бұрын

Unless Llangrannog is a camp, then we don’t have camps here in South Wales, UK. I think it is a type of camp, but not the same camp as in the states. For one we HAVE to speak Welsh there and we go with our school. 😂

@AvacadoChan 5 жыл бұрын

Have fun on your week off!! ☀️☀️

@laurak9128 5 жыл бұрын

i dont have kids, but i travel often and this actually helped me out a lot hahaha. Priscilla you're pure gold love you!!!

@mariagriffin5873 5 жыл бұрын

I know them all!!! That was cute of Abbie doing the signs

@jaytotheell 5 жыл бұрын

you are very organized and thoughtful in your packing for the camp monitors to be at ease. i know eat, candy and bathroom. i did not know ANY sign language before i found Abby on youtube.

@courtneyw8543 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve known some signs (mostly baby signs) since I was a kid. Abbie has taught me some new to me signs, though! She’s helped me learn: candy, snack, go, open, break, and now bathroom. I didn’t know bathroom until this video! I love watching and learning all that you share ❤️

@marieparmentier5045 5 жыл бұрын

The ziploc trick : amazing !!!! I do that even for myself

@abbybaird7705 5 жыл бұрын

I knew all of the ASL signs except for the second to last one. I don't think I've seen that one before!

@taraisamazingxo 5 жыл бұрын

you're the sweetest momma ever, love you!

@michellehorning2216 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and super tips! I used the Ziploc bag method with my girls for camp and they loved it! They used the bags both ways; when they took off their clothes at night time, they put them back into the Ziploc and then into a laundry bag to bring home for washing. Lost so many fewer clothes this way too!💖👍☺

@ameliazidek9807 5 жыл бұрын

I love y’all so much! Always and forever ♾!❤️💕

@hannahlifechannelrath170 4 жыл бұрын

I go to camp courageous in Monticello Iowa wonderful place for special needs children and adults everything is very organized and they won’t force you’re child or adult to do anything that they don’t want to do but they will make it a fun experience for the camper!!!!

@karlysaeks7718 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your vlogs and your family

@ReganBrown 5 жыл бұрын

I loved going to camp, my absolute favorite was Texas lions camp, because we were outside the entire time

@melissashipman566 5 жыл бұрын

Ziplock bags are my fav packing accessory! When my kids were small I always packed whole outfits just like you do because I’m on vacation too I want to help them help themselves as much as possible. Fun fact the first time I sent my Nero typical daughter to camp she only wore 2 outfits and never used her soap or shampoo all week. She had a GREAT time but she was 7 sooooooo

@stephaniedurand7993 5 жыл бұрын

You are such a nice and caring family love you guys

@brandyb6698 5 жыл бұрын

I do the initial thing on the tags for football camps, and even over night trips! Great idea 💡💛

@courtneysturgeon5701 5 жыл бұрын

Dose Abby have any sisters

@letsayp6802 5 жыл бұрын

Aw your girl is so adorable ❤️

@norajung4513 5 жыл бұрын

Lot of great tips. When we go on vacation we always put shower soap separate from other items, just in case they open up and leak. Love the idea of complete outfits in a bag, wish I would have known about that when my son was a toddler. I don't have a special needs child, but the tips you give are great for babies and young children.

@haileekroner6507 5 жыл бұрын

As a counselor who has worked at a non special needs camp and a special needs camp I have learned a lot! But number one thing I tell parents to pack is something for comfort whether it’s a stuffed animal or hoodie

@kikiwoodard160 5 жыл бұрын

Love love the packaging ideas.

@hortonwhos62s 5 жыл бұрын

Great packing tips! I used to use the ziplock method of packing when I went backpacking. Ziplock baggies are wonderful things!

@jamieb7581 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I was half as organized as Cila!! she just is so amazing!

@maddyyybutt 5 жыл бұрын

I love your channel so much. I’m so happy I found it.

@kimberleigh3612 5 жыл бұрын

Bathroom, sweets, cookie, go, swim, bye My daughter wants to become a special needs teacher and is learning ASL. We have an awesome Autistic cousin in our family...i love your channel. Educating and being an advocate is so important.

@brookedean761 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing job Abby 🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩

@peggiestafford4169 5 жыл бұрын

All my kids are grown now, but your tips are great! Makes me miss those days....;)

@louiseirbauch9537 5 жыл бұрын

I have 7 grandchildren and I wish they would do this packing tips for when they come to sleep over I am always looking for everything

@grandmalovesyou2821 5 жыл бұрын

I have 6 grandchildren. I feel your pain lol

@spacequeen_ 5 жыл бұрын

Candy. Snack? Go. I wanna say golfcart. Bathroom. I rewatched that too many times to try to figure them out.

@Carolhealthfan28823 5 жыл бұрын

There is a special needs camp here in Virginia (Richmond VA) called Camp Baker.

@janaleonard4702 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! GREAT tips!

@dust_euphoria 5 жыл бұрын

Love Abbie's shirt!!!

@royalt6179 5 жыл бұрын

When our son was young, he attended Camp Kudzu, for children with Type 1 Diabetes. It is located in Cleveland, Ga. He loved it and we did too!

@kassandrabowman1608 5 жыл бұрын

some of Abbie's signs... hi, bye, eat, pretzel, candy, drink, music, go, break, bathroom, bed, I'm pretty sure I've seen her sign popcorn. (one of my personal favorite asl signs)

@kassandrabowman1608 5 жыл бұрын

oh and cookie, ride, come here

@beckparks3861 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve learned popcorn 🍿, candy 🍭, and go 🏃🏻‍♀️ from Abigail! 😆 I’m a fairly new subscriber, y’all are adorable and sooo patient, much luv from KY 😘.

@Stewalebeth 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I just adore you all ❤️ you look AMAZING!

@chloe-nt9ws 5 жыл бұрын

I think asl is one of the most interesting languages and I love how each sign is unique so I took an asl class and so I know how to fully communicate using sign