Center For Individuals With Physical Challenges Hosts 'Camp Get Centered'

It's the last week for a summer camp in Tulsa that's providing a place for kids with physical disabilities to just be kids.

The kids are riding into their last week of summer camp with special guests teaching them some new skills. Overcoming challenges is part of a typical day at “Camp Get Centered” at The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges.

Each day is filled with sports and activities that are adaptable and accessible for the kids, but Monday was something different. Two cowboys from the reality show, Ultimate Cowboy Showdown, paid them a visit to teach the kids how to rope and barrel race. For former contestant Sal Campos, the camp hit close to home.

He was the only cowboy to compete with a physical challenge. He was born without his left arm. 

"It's just one of those things you just have to deal with and get over and figure out how to do it your way,” Campos said.

 Campos did just that, placing 5th in the show's season and roping and riding for a living. 

"He's here to show our kids that everything is possible if you just believe in yourself, and you just fight through whatever is thrown at you,” said Tori Ladd, Director of Marketing for The Center. 

Ladd says this summer camp gives kids a chance to experience things in their own way.

"So being here with these kids, it's kind of teaching them that don't let nothing stop them,” Campos said.

The rodeo serves as a reminder that getting back on the horse is as simple as trying something new. The cowboys will also be at a fundraiser benefitting The Center Monday night at NEFF Brewing.

You can find tickets here: "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown" Meet & Greet - Tulsa Center