Oh What Fun it is at Stepping Stones!

Every little girl spends time dreaming about what her 21st birthday party might look like. For Rachel, turning 21 just so happened to occur during an Overnight Weekend Respite at Stepping Stones. Rachel loves Respite, where participants check in for two nights and work towards independence. Her mother Denise called the team at Stepping Stones to notify them of the occasion. Before you knew it, a celebration was planned. Denise explains, “the counselors were so great at helping her feel special. The kitchen staff even made her a cake! It was so fun for her to celebrate with other campers.” Oh What Fun, indeed!

The birthday celebration is exactly the kind of special touch that the family has come to expect from Stepping Stones. Now 24 years old, Rachel started attending over 10 years ago with Summer Day Camp and has now taken part in Saturday Clubs, Overnight Weekend Respites and Summer Staycations. She loves swimming, making bead necklaces with other campers, and dancing, mostly to Tina Turner.

Stepping Stones is grateful to play a role in providing respite, memories and FUN for hundreds of families each year. 

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