These companions range in age from 14 through retirement age. Many of them return to Handicamp every summer. Through recreation and Bible study, the lives of all that attend are changed. LDM sponsors four camp sessions that provide a camping experience for up to 90 campers. Friendship Saturday Friendship Saturday is a combination between Friendship Bible Study and Handicamp.
Congregations provide a full day of worship, prayer, singing, and day camp type activities.
This program is focused to offer a day of respite for the families who care for their adult sons and daughters that are mentally impaired in their homes. An army of Christian volunteers sends notes of encouragement to all that participate in our Friendship and Handicamp programs. Each persons receives a card or note on their birthday, at Christmas and during the Easter season. Many of them also receive notes throughout the year. It is amazing how this simple gesture can influence the lives of the people we serve.