[blindkid] Blind Camps

[Carol Castellano]

sounds like a wonderful trip.  bon voyage!
Carol

At 07:18 PM 6/3/2010, you wrote:
>You have to understand that the camps my children attended, they were
>expected to do the same things their non handicapped peers were expected to
>do, like set tables, clean up, help in the kitchen, arts and crafts,
>archery, fishing, etc., all part of camp but things they would be learning
>that they would not otherwise have an opportunity to do.  I am looking
>forward to a time when my son with his visual impairment can make the most
>of his summer camp.  My point is that there are many ways to learn and camp
>is a fun adventure that will stay with the kids all of their lives and they
>may make life long friends, as my son did.  All disabilities have their
>challenges, which can be overcome with proper education and opportunities!
>To all those attending camp, have a wonderful summer.
>
>Our family will be embarking on a sabbatical in our RV, starting in Maine,
>progressing to Canada, then to New York Niagra Falls, then across the
>northeast, meandering down through the southern states and ending in in Key
>West.  Keep us in your prayers for a safe journey.  The children and we are
>so excited that this opportunity has presented itself.  It will be a time
>for all of us to remember as a family!
>
>Happy Trails everyone!
>Blessings,
>Sue H.
>
>On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:59 AM, Jessica <jess28 at samobile.net> wrote:
>
> > Sue and All,
> > You've also got to remember the Blind Camps do a couple of things
> > differently then a regular summer camp for the sighted children would.  The
> > Blind camps are generally set up to where the blind and visually impaired
> > students get intense training in the blindness specific skills such as
> > Braille, Adaptive Daily Living Skills, Computers, Adaptive Physical
> > Education, and Orientation and Mobility. Also, we did different activities
> > every evening.
> > I had the pleasure of attending a Blind Camp for the Summers of 1993-1997
> > or 1994 to 1997. Then going back and working for the Summer Camp 
> in 2001. It
> > was the Summer Camp run by the Outreach Director at the School 
> for the Blind
> > at the time.
> > Jessica
> >
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Carol Castellano, President
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
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