Summer Camps for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Parents will find listings for day camps, summer camps, and other recreational programs that welcome children with disabilities, including some that serve campers with blindness or visual impairment exclusively.

You may also wish to browse the state listing for Sports Camps, compiled by American Printing House for the Blind (APH).

New Hampshire: Camp Allen
Camp Allen
Bedford, New Hampshire
(603) 622-8471
 
Source: Camp Allen

New Hampshire: New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain
New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain
Lincoln, New Hampshire
(603) 745-6281
 
For residents of northeastern US. Helps students of all abilities learn how to ski.
 
Source: Loom Mountain

New York: Camp Abilities Brockport
Camp Abilities Brockport
The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Brockport, NY
Phone: (585) 395-5361
 
Source: Camp Abilities

New York: Camp Abilities Long Island
Camp Abilities Long Island
(631)-432-0569
Adelphi University in Garden City, New York
 
Source: Camp Abilities

New York: Camp Abilities Saratoga
Camp Abilities Saratoga
Saratoga Springs, New York
Phone: 518-290-7050
 
Source: Camp Abilities

New York: Clover Patch Camp
Clover Patch Camp
Glenville, New York
(518) 384-3042
 
Source: Clover Patch Camp

New York: Double 'H' Hole in the Woods Ranch
Double 'H' Hole in the Woods Ranch
Lake Luzerne, New York
(518) 696-5676
 
The Double H Ranch, co-founded by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman, provides specialized programs and year-round support for children and their families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. All programs are FREE of charge and capture the magic of the Adirondacks.
 
Source: Double H Ranch

New York: Hidden Valley Camp
Hidden Valley Camp
Fishkill, New York
(1-800)-367-0003
 
Source: The Fresh Air Fund

Other Camp Ability Listings
Find more Camp Ability locations located in:
Massachusetts, Ireland, Bangladesh, Portugal, Utah, Costa Rica, Olympia, Puerto Rico
 
 

 

Source: Camp Abilities

Overview of Camp Abilities

Professor of adapted physical education an co-founder Lauren Lieberman provides an overview of the Camp Abilities history and mission. This interview is also available in audio.

 

Source: Camp Abilities

Sports Camp listings

Sport camps for children and adults take place throughout the year in many states and internationally. If there is no camp in your state, consider starting one. Camp Abilities® Start-Up Manual is a free download that provides step-by-step instructions to start a camp.

 

Source: American Printing House for the Blind

Summer Camp for Independent Living Skills (SCILS)
Summer Camp for Independent Living Skills (SCILS)
St. Joseph Family Retreat Center
Spokane Washington
Phone: 1-800-552-7103
Email: info@dsb.wa.gov 
 
Weekend program for children aged 9-13 who are blind or visually impaired, to address skill areas contained within the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC).
 
Source: Department of services for the Blind

The Maryland School for the Blind Camp Abilities

The Maryland School for the Blind Camp Abilities 
Baltimore, Maryland
Headed by Matt Mescall
 
Source: Camp Abilities

Vacation Camp for the Blind
Vacation Camp for the Blind
New York, New York
(888) 245-8333; (212) 625-1616
 
Many activities for children who are blind or visually impaired
 
Source: Visions

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport
Killington, Vermont
(802) 786-4991
 
Year-round programs, summer day camps for children with disabilities.
 
Source: Vermont Adaptive

YMCA Camp Ockanickon
YMCA Camp Ockanickon
Medford, New Jersey
Phone: 609-654-8225
Email:  gregk@ycamp.org
 
Source: YMCA Camps

​Camp Abilities St. Louis, Missouri
Missouri School for the Blind
St. Louis, Missouri
 
Source: Camp Abilities

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