This program was designed to enhance braille literacy skills. In addition to experiencing adaptive technologies, for many children, it is their first exposure to outdoor recreation activities. Not only do children learn about a variety of physical activities, they also learn about the wide range of adaptations that can be made for the inclusion of vision impaired participants as well. This new knowledge is often shared when they return to their schools. One of the most significant benefits of summer camp is that of peer support.
Campers form new friendships, participating in activities with their peers.
They learn new ways of coping with the many challenges they experience in a sighted world. Most of all, they learn that they are not alone. Return to list of programs and activities.