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SANTA BARBARA, CA — July 31, 2026 — Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital recently concluded another successful Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, bringing together youth with physical disabilities for a week of adapted sports and recreation at the UCSB Recreation Center.
Held July 13-16, the camp welcomed approximately 35 campers and 75 volunteers. Guided by trained coaches and volunteers, many of whom use wheelchairs themselves, campers built confidence, developed new skills and formed meaningful connections.
Campers ages 6 to 21 participated in a wide range of activities, including wheelchair basketball, rugby, hand cycling, SCUBA diving, swimming, tennis, racquetball, boccia, pickleball, indoor rock climbing, an indoor ropes course and sled hockey…