Du Quoin Camp for Limb-Different Kids Wins Awards
Families of children with limb differences can access year-round sports coaching and a guaranteed scholarship through the program.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Special Needs
NubAbility, a 15-year-old nonprofit based in Du Quoin, received the Gold Anthem Award for Accessibility & Disability Inclusion and the Community Voice Award. The organization runs year-round camps that help limb-different children learn sports and stay active.
Why it matters
For Illinois families raising children with limb differences, NubAbility offers a structured, year-round route into sports and physical activity, with a scholarship program guaranteed for all applicants. Recognition from a field of 2,500 applicants from 43 countries signals the program's reputation for inclusive coaching.
NubAbility's camp attendance was 189 in 2019 before COVID and 156 in the most recent year, with a goal of about 200 campers this year. The Gold Anthem Award drew 2,500 applicants from 43 countries.
The players
NubAbility
A 15-year-old Du Quoin nonprofit that runs year-round sports camps for limb-different children and was recognized with the Gold Anthem Award and Community Voice Award.
The details
NubAbility hosts camp all year long, bringing in coaches who have competed at the high school or college level. Most of its coaches are former collegiate athletes, and some share the same disabilities as the children they coach. The scholarship program is guaranteed for all applicants, so cost does not have to block enrollment.
Timeline
2019: camp attendance reached 189 just before COVID.
Past year: camp attendance climbed to 156.
This year: NubAbility aims for about 200 campers.
The Home Front
NubAbility's attendance fell from 189 campers in 2019 to 156 in the most recent year, a drop tied to the pandemic period. The program now aims for about 200 campers, a figure that would surpass its pre-COVID enrollment.
Families in Illinois who have a child with a limb difference can contact NubAbility about camp enrollment and scholarship eligibility. Reviewing the application early helps families plan around the year-round camp schedule.
The takeaway
Ask NubAbility directly about the scholarship and year-round camp schedule before planning your child's next season. Families seeking adaptive sports options for a limb-different child can keep this program on file as a resource.
Further reading
For related coverage, explore Special Needs support for families across Illinois.
More information
Apply for camp or the guaranteed scholarship through the NubAbility camp and scholarship application.
