LOS
ANGELES, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Registration is now open for Wayfinder Family
Services' Camp Bloomfield, which is free of charge for
children and teens who are blind or visually impaired.
Here are 4 things parents of blind or visually impaired children
and teens should look for in a summer camp:
- Adaptive camping activities: Look for traditional
camping activities such as archery, horseback riding, hiking,
swimming, rock-climbing wall, ropes challenge course, arts and
crafts and more. At Wayfinder's Camp Bloomfield, these activities
are adapted for all ages and abilities.
- Independence skills: From obstacle courses that help
with new surroundings to packing techniques that assist with
organization, search for a camp that teaches independence skills.
"I believe that every camper will come home with a sense of
belonging, newfound independence and skills that will help them
navigate the real world," said Annelie Du Plessis, Recreation
Programs Manager of Wayfinder's Camp Bloomfield.
- Expert recreation staff: Explore camps with fewer
campers, a low camper-to-staff ratio and a camp nurse
onsite. Wayfinder's Camp Bloomfield ratio is 1:3 and staff are
trained in orientation and mobility. Many of the staff also have
vision loss themselves and serve as role models to campers.
- A sense of belonging: Look for an inclusive camp that
fosters real-life social networks and community. "It felt good to
be with other kids with visual impairment. I hadn't met anyone who
understood my situation with my eyes. It felt good to talk about
it. I just love Camp Bloomfield," said Lucas, an 11-year-old camper
with visual impairment.
Wayfinder's Camp Bloomfield Youth/Teen Camp for ages 7-17 will
take place from June 17-22, 2024 at
Pathfinder Ranch in Mountain
Center in Southern
California (near San Bernardino National Forest).
Transportation to and from camp is included. Registration
closes on April 30, 2024.
About Wayfinder Family Services
Wayfinder Family
Services provides expert, individualized support and services to
children, youth, adults and families—from people with vision loss
and developmental disabilities to children in need of temporary
shelter, foster care and adoption.
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