Wheelchair Sports Camp Returns to UC Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Young wheelchair athletes are spending the week at UC Santa Barbara, where the annual Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp is giving children the chance to discover new sports, challenge themselves and connect with others.

Participants rotate through activities including basketball, tennis, rugby, swimming, racquetball and other adaptive sports led by coaches and volunteers.

Cottage Health is partnering with the long-running camp, which welcomes children from across California each summer.

Beyond competition, the experience encourages independence, teamwork and friendships that often continue long after the week ends.

For many participants, it’s their first introduction to wheelchair sports. Others return each year to sharpen their skills and reconnect with friends.

The camp wraps up with a celebration recognizing each athlete’s accomplishments.

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