60 volunteers including six trained psychotherapists help children grow By Robert Airoldi For many youngsters in the South Bay, DreamPower Horsemanship lives up to its name. The riding and teaching facility’s annual DreamPower Children’s Camp offers a host...
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60 volunteers including six trained psychotherapists help children grow By Robert Airoldi For many youngsters in the South Bay, DreamPower Horsemanship lives up to its name. The riding and teaching facility’s annual DreamPower Children’s Camp offers a host of activities for developmentally disabled children that help them gain confidence, self-esteem and for some a calmness that eludes them during their daily lives. Vonya Armanino from San Jose has her 8-yearold daughter Adrianna and 6-year-old son Anthony in the program. Anthony is autistic and her daughter just loves attending with her brother. Both are attending their second camp. “Really, this has just been fabulous for Anthony to interact with others,” Armanino said. “I’ve seen growth. His verbal skills have evolved and he can stay with a group without my involvement. It’s such a great place. This camp is wonderful.” Working with horses provides a wonderful opportunity to engage in therapeutic activities outside of a traditional t
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