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Camp Little Rock is a tri-state area
facility that provides blind or visually impaired children the
opportunity to participate in a day camp program. Camp is held on the
beautiful grounds of the YMCA Camp Ockanickon in Medford, New Jersey.
Activities include fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, horseback riding,
challenge course, talent show and many other camp related activities.
This year camp will be held the week of August 24th through August 28th,
2009. Volunteers need to arrive on Sunday, August 23rd for orientation
and training.
Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind
Children The Home opened its doors in 1970 as a summer vacation retreat
for blind and visually impaired children. We are located in a
residential community, two blocks from the pristine beaches of the
Atlantic Ocean, in Avalon, New Jersey. An attractive three story home
comfortably houses twenty children ages 7-15 for week-long summer
vacations. Campers enjoy a safe and caring environment with a staff to
child ratio of one to five.
While attending camp, campers enjoy a variety of activities including
amusement park rides at Morey’s Pier, a ride on the Cape May-Lewes
Ferry, swimming at the beach, and visiting the boardwalk. All campers
participate regardless of the extent of their vision loss, while
establishing relationships with other children who may have a similar
visual impairment.
The Home is made possible through donations from Tim Kerr Charities,
Inc., the Avalon Lions Club, The Little Rock Foundation, The William G.
and Helen C. Hoffman Foundation, contributions from area businesses, and
donations from the public. Together, our benefactors make it possible
for each camper to enjoy a summer vacation at no cost to their families.
Camp Abilities in Pennsylvania
Camp Abilities PA is a developmental sports camp for children ages
7-17 who are blind or have low vision. The camp is located in West
Chester, PA on the West Chester University campus. Held annually over
Memorial Day weekend, this overnight camp experience introduces children
to a variety of sports, including goalball, swimming, beep baseball,
track and field, tandem biking, team building, and adventure-based
activities. The purpose of the camp is to empower children to be
physically active, improve athletes’ overall health and wellness,
encourage athletes to make food choices that support an active
lifestyle, and develop athletes’ confidence and self-esteem through
sport and physical activity. Children receive one-on-one instruction
during all physical activities and events.
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