When her school planned a three-day camping trip, she learned that 10-year-old Maggie Vazquez would be unable to attend due to her cerebral palsy. School officials feared that neither the walker nor a wheelchair would be able to get her through the hike. Wardenaar would not allow this. She decided the best option would be to purchase a child carrier and carry the little girl on her back. She carried Vazquez for about two hours each day of the trip, as they went on hikes, explored the forest and did many activities.