Camp T.A.L.K.S.
Camp T.A.L.K.S. (Talking And Learning with Kids who Stutter) energized the Vanderbilt University campus June 4th through 8th, 2018
with 27 school-age children and
teens who stutter. Campers spent the week exploring their speech and stuttering, communicating openly and freely, building confidence, self-advocating, educating others, and supporting one other, while having a blast. Former campers gave back as junior and senior counselors, and Nashville area adults who stutter, and students from Vanderbilt and other universities, volunteered their time and talents. Campers’ parents bonded as they shared stories, ideas, and plans for supporting and advocating for their children who stutter.
The highlight of the yearly
camper performances was the premiere of “Stuttering: Yeah,” a song written and performed by campers to the delight of family, crew.
friends, and the Camp T.A.L.K.S.
All were touched during the presentation of the inaugural Joe Fulcher “Got Your Back” Award to Andrew, a 15 year-old “veteran” camper who exemplifies the tireless ingenuity, selflessness, and support for those who stutter continuously demonstrated by the award’s namesake - long-time board member and contributor to the Stuttering Foundation, and late husband of its president, Jane Fraser.
of the late Mel Tillis, a first-time camper received the Courage to Speak Award, in honor of her week-long transformation from reticence to fearless communicator. Mark your calendars for Camp T.A.L.K.S. 2019, June 3rd through 7th.!
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