Camps for the Visually Impaired

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Camps for Blind Children

Camps for kids who are blind or visually impaired are designed with an understanding of the specific needs of these kids. Blind camps or visually impaired camps adapt programs, facilities and activities specifically for the needs of these children so they can fully enjoy summer camp living. These provide an ideal summer pastime for children who are either totally blind, legally blind, partially sighted with low vision of 20-40 on the Snellen chart or who have vision in one eye only.

Camps for the blind offer experienced staff trained in Braille, orientation and mobility. Camps offer skilled counselors and nurses present throughout the camping experience. Particular attention is paid to the unique needs of each child at a camp of this type. Typical summer camp activities include swimming, boating, hiking, arts and crafts, fishing, woodworking, music, sports, rock wall climbing, leadership games, canoeing and much more.

Computers are a great tool for blind children and adults. Blind Camps offer computer training in a simulated class room environment and teach campers to effectively use assistive tools. They are taught skills which include the use of special tools to carry out tasks like word processing, data entry, browsing and much more.

Camps for blind children let them explore special abilities and potential. Such activities develop confidence in campers and allow them to be on par with normally sighted school children. Camps special for blind kids give them the opportunity to learn several vital skills toward leading a normal life. These camps offer education, recreation, treatment and socialization for the visually challenged and help them develop their full potential. The diversity of experiences helps in developing considerable sense of worth and independence for visually challenged children.

Learn much more directly from the specific camps listed below.

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	description	city, province/state
Camp Robin Hood This summer camp in the Toronto suburb of Markham offers various arts and sports activities including archery, soccer and much more.	Day Camp – Traditional Greater Toronto Area — Ontario
KETTLEBY VALLEY CAMP AND OUTDOOR CENTRE A day camp serving parts of the northern GTA, offering a variety of activities including sports and arts. Open all year round. Learn more.	Day Camp – Traditional Newmarket — Ontario
KETTLEBY VALLEY CAMP AND OUTDOOR CENTRE Located just north of Toronto, this traditional overnight camp offers canoe trips for teens, along with arts, sports and more. Year round.	Overnight – Traditional Newmarket — Ontario
ONTARIO PIONEER CAMP This Muskoka summer camp offers unique adventures and a variety of features including horseback riding, ADHD support and much more!	Overnight – Traditional Huntsville — Ontario
Youth Leadership Camps Canada A traditional day and overnight camp located one hour north of Toronto, with activities ranging from day trips to basketball to some arts.	Day & Overnight – Traditional Orillia — Ontario Peterborough Area — Ontario
Cairn A Christian summer camp with canoe trips and other outdoor education. Programs include music, arts, overnight trips and more.	Overnight – Traditional Baysville — Ontario Kirkland Lake — Ontario
Camp Awakening Two residential summer camps for kids who have physical disabilities. Camp activities include kayaking, arts and crafts, much more.	Overnight – Special Needs Minden — Ontario Land O' Lakes Tourist Region — Ontario
Camp Ekon Summer camp in the heart of Muskoka. Kids participate in archery, canoeing, rock climbing and many other sports and activities.	Overnight – Traditional Rosseau — Ontario
Camp Frenda Summer camp in the heart of the Muskokas. Outdoor activities include horseback riding, rock climbing, water skiing and many others.	Overnight – Traditional Port Carling — Ontario
Camp Joshua Equestrian Camp Kids enjoy outdoor adventure and horseback riding lessons at this camp ideally located between Guelph and Toronto, also featuring a residential program for girls.	Overnight – Sports Guelph — Ontario
CH.I.L.D. Camp Exemplary program for children with autism and other special needs, ideal for kids from Brampton, Mississauga and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).	Day Camp – Special Needs Vaughan — Ontario
Harbourfront Centre Camps Summer camps and March Break camps offering a variety of specializations including sports, arts, leadership and much more.	Day Camp – Traditional Toronto — Ontario
NEW STRIDES DAY CAMP Ideal for families from throughout the GTA, this special needs day camp includes children with ADHD and other learning disabilities.	Day Camp – Special Needs Toronto — Ontario
Pawsitively Pets Kids Camp All camp programs are hands-on with animals. A variety of camp programs are offered for campers aged five to 16.	Day Camp – Adventure Greater Toronto Area — Ontario Ottawa — Ontario
YMCA John Island Camp JOHN ISLAND CAMP is exclusively located in the North Channel of Lake Huron. CAMP FALCONA is nestled along the beautiful shores of Nelson Lake.	Overnight – Traditional Greater Sudbury and Vicinity — Ontario

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