Cape Cod Challenger Club, Inc.
The mission of the Cape Cod Challenger Club is to enrich the quality of life for children and young adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities by providing them with the opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic, recreational and social activities that most often are not available to them under typical circumstances.
The emphasis of the program is placed on active participation and not on competition. The goal is to provide all participants with the opportunity for personal growth and development. The Cape Cod Challenger Group efforts are aimed at fostering self-confidence and self-esteem in a supportive and encouraging environment, an environment our Kids otherwise would not have the chance to participate under normal circumstances.
In order to accomplish these goals, the Cape Cod Challenger Club partners up with existing national, local and community-based sports and recreation providers. Working with our partner organizations, we utilize their most valuable resource, their participants. Able-bodied athletes volunteer to become mentors, or "buddies", to our special needs members, helping to provide strong role models for our players. In return, those volunteers who assist with the program learn valuable lessons about character development, respect and compassion, and as a consequence build positive perceptions of individuals with disabilities.
Over time, the bond developed between the Cape Cod Challenger Club players and their buddies evolves into a positive life-long experience impacting on both groups, enriching the lives of all those involved and strengthening our community. |
