• Camp Shriver

In 1962, about 50 young people with intellectual disabilities and 50 high school volunteers participated in Camp Shriver, which was offered to them for free by the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

To prepare for a day at the first Camp Shriver, athletes stretch on the lawn at Eunice Kennedy Shriver's home in Rockville, MD. McCallum Link in Blue. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Camp Shriver activities through the years always join campers with and without disabilities. Eunice's goal is to inspire them and bring them together. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Morning activities at Camp Shriver always began with calisthenics, and a helping hand was always nearby. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Eunice knew very well that people with intellectual disabilities could learn and benefit from sports such as gymnastics, but at the time, it was a novel idea. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Thirty years after the first Camp Shriver, Eunice still loves being with the athletes and always finds a joyful moment to share. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

By 2004, Eunice was holding Camp Shriver activities with her grandchildren and notable volunteers, such as John Patterson, now a pitcher with the Washington Nationals baseball team. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Eunice demonstrates her soccer skills to campers in 2006. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Eunice talks to a camper while holding her familiar notebook, full of comments, thoughts, and ideas gathered through the day's conversations. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Since the first Camp Shriver, Eunice and her campers have always liked to listen to stories at the end of the day. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Eunice and her husband, Sargent Shriver, in 2006, the last year Camp Shriver activities were held at their Maryland home. Learn more about Camp Shriver.

• Camp Shriver

Throughout the years of Camp Shriver, Eunice shared her love of all sports and provided a personal and inspirational touch. Learn more about Camp Shriver.