The Never Say Never Foundation is committed to helping children and young adults with the challenges in their lives. NSN inspires them and gives them tools to help overcome adversity with a positive attitude. “We want children to understand that they can do anything they desire if only they will focus their minds on each goal!”

“You are the only person who can limit you – NEVER SAY NEVER!”

The Never Say Never Pirate Camp was established in 2012 to teach amputee & challenged youth sailing skills, ocean appreciation, and the importance of overcoming adversity & following their dreams. Not only did we study the fundamentals of sailing and learn to rig & sail many kinds of boats, we also held water battles, raced, kayaked, paddle boarded, dressed up as pirates, sailed an authentic pirate ship, and even partied like pirates. The initial camp was an overwhelming success, and now – six years later – our epic adventure continues to grow, as high as dreams can aspire!

Camp attendees can expect a fun-filled, action-packed, three-full-day weekend, where we’ll be sailing several different kinds of boats, paddle-boarding, kayaking, swimming, fishing, dancing & much much more!

A key ingredient to Camp is simply & fully celebrating life, so there will be plenty of music & dancing. One of our favorite events is our annual Pirate Party, where it’s strongly recommended that everyone dress for the part. Be sure to bring your best salty pirate costume, and – just a fair warning! – we tend to take the ‘Pirate’ in Pirate Camp very seriously (!) so there are always several VERY good costumes every year 🙂

Please know that the weekend is only made possible through the combined efforts of our many cherished NSN volunteers & families – and, of course, our Never Say Never Foundation – working year-‘round to raise funds solely to support creating & sustaining this complex life-enhancing event. We joyfully look forward to all the riotous fun & out-of-the-box excitement experienced in celebrating life with you – and always ALWAYS remember: NEVER SAY NEVER!

<< Pictured here we have young presenter Robyn Koregay who raised enough money to donate two running blades to her fellow camper Ahna Gregory. Ahna will use her new running blades to run, dance, and live a fun active enjoyable lifestyle. Pirate Captain & Never Say Never Co-Founder Nick Stilwell, along with Track & Field Champion, Paralympian & Never Say Never Co-Founder Regas Woods, happily facilitates the presentation.

VIDEO (above left) “Regas Woods Aims to Inspire” – Paralympian, Team USA Track & Field Champion, & Never Say Never Foundation Co-founder Regas Woods, and Paralympian and Team USA Track & Field medalist Nick Rogers discuss the value of inspiration and positive role modeling to people facing challenges.