Camp Bloomfield

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Camp Bloomfield
Camp Bloomfield

Camp Bloomfield is a 40-acre campground in the Santa Monica mountains near Malibu, California, United States. Founded in 1958 by Henry Bloomfield and the Junior Blind of America, the non-profit camp runs several sessions every summer for those who are blind and visually impaired.

[edit] Activities

Activities at camp include

  • Swimming
  • Hiking
  • Overnight camping
  • Kayaking
  • Body surfing
  • Climbing wall activities
  • High ropes course
  • Horseback riding
  • Fishing
  • Sport court activities
  • Baseball and soccer
  • Closeness to animal life
  • Days at the beach
  • Group discussions for learning
  • Learning to care for self and others
  • Campfire skits and activities
  • Learning to help yourself by helping others
  • Learning about responsibility and leadership
  • Competition and risk-taking.

[edit] Camp Sessions

Family Camp Session 1
For the families of the visually impaired
Elementary Camp
For campers ages 5-10
Annual Summer Games
Open to the public
Alumni/Young Adult
For campers over 18
Junior Camp
For campers ages 11-13
Multi-Disabled camp
For campers with multiple disabilities. Open to all ages.
Teen Camp
For campers ages 14-17
Family Camp Session 2
For the families of the visually impaired.

Junior Blind of America is a non-profit organization founded by Norman Kaplan in 1953. It aims to help the blind and visually impaired by offering unique programs.

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