Luke Walton and Kurt Rambis Visit the Pediatric Therapy Network’s Camp Escapades

 

Luke gives a young camper a boost to the basket!

Lakers Forward Luke Walton and Assistant Coach Kurt Rambis stopped by Seaside Elementary School in Torrance to visit campers from the Pediatric Therapy Network program, Camp Escapades. A three week summer day camp for children with disabilities like Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, Camp Escapades emphasizes the “camp” experience for children ages 5-13. Kids take part in various activities each day, including arts and crafts, sports, water play, and music lessons.

Luke and Kurt spent the day with the campers and volunteers shooting hoops, signing autographs, and taking photos. Campers also had the opportunity to team up with Luke and Kurt in a short game of basketball against the camp volunteers.

The Lakers Youth Foundation has supported the Pediatric Therapy Network since 1999. It continues to provide assistance to the organization to attain its goal of helping children by laying a solid foundation for future growth and development by enhancing function and fostering independence through innovative therapeutic programs. Kurt and his wife, Linda, are also honorary spokespersons for the organization.

Luke and Kurt with the children from Camp Escapades	Kurt high fives one of the campers after a fun game of basketball against the volunteers
The campers were so excited to meet Lakers star, Luke Walton

Kurt has been attending every year since my son Tommy has been going to camp. Thanks Kurt for spending time with our kids.

My son Tommy has been going to Camp Escapades for the past six years. It was in danger of not being held this year because of the California budget crisis.