UPCLUB MEMBERS TEST THEMSELVES AT ANNUAL CAMP The UpClub in Canterbury over summer held their annual camp at Woodend in North Canterbury. The camp is the favourite event for our members and was once again a fun and adventure-filled weekend away. This year, the members really challenged themselves and pushed personal boundaries in many activities, such as archery, the flying fox and in particular, the go carts. However, the unanimous highlight, was hanging out with their friends, and having fun together, especially after such a challenging year. UpClub is a charitable organisation that offers a peer support-based environment for children, youth and adults with Down syndrome. Operating out of both Christchurch and Dunedin, UpClub provides members with opportunities to enhance their social and functional life skills while having fun with their peers. Initially set up as a transitional social group from the teenage years into adulthood, the club has grown over the years and now offers three agedefined cohorts.
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