PROSPECT — Fifty three children and young adults from Western Pennsylvania attended the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual summer camp at Camp Lutherlyn.

The camp offered a unique experience for young people with neuromuscular diseases to participate in activities that build confidence and develop friendships, according to a news release from the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Campers, who arrived Aug. 12 and left Saturday, ranged in age from 6 to 21. Each was paired with a volunteer attendant who stayed with them throughout camp.

A common form of muscular dystrophy that occurs only in boys is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, resulting in the majority of the campers being boys, a news release said.

Campers got the opportunity to do a number of activities they might otherwise not be able to do, including taking rides with the Allegheny Hog Harley-Davidson Chapter.

Also, the Local 1 Pittsburgh Firefighters hosted a fishing tournament.

Union President Joe King said, "MDA Summer Camp gives us an opportunity to have a one-on-one personal relationship with the kids. We are able to bring an activity that we enjoy and let them experience it like able-bodied kids at any other camp. It's part of our commitment to MDA."

The $650 per person cost of the camp is paid completely by sponsors.