Camp Bloomfield

Camp Bloomfield
Slogan	Junior Blind's Camp Bloomfield provides children and youth who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled with a natural and safe environment to develop self-esteem, build independence and fully experience the joys of the great outdoors.
Location	Malibu, California, U.S.
Coordinates	34°04′32″N 118°55′31″W / 34.075448°N 118.925178°W / 34.075448; -118.925178Coordinates: 34°04′32″N 118°55′31″W / 34.075448°N 118.925178°W / 34.075448; -118.925178
Opened	1958
Operating season	Summer sessions June - August, other activities offered year-round
Website	http://www.juniorblind.org/

Camp Bloomfield is a 45-acre (180,000 m²) campground in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu, California, United States. In 1958, Henry Bloomfield purchased the land, donating its use to Junior Blind of America for a camp providing children and youth who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled with a natural and safe environment to develop self-esteem, build independence and fully experience the joys of the great outdoors. The largest of its kind in the Western United States, Camp Bloomfield serves hundreds of campers and family members free of charge each summer and is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).

Camp Bloomfield's dedicated staff is made up of 40 camp counselors who come from all over the world. The counselors undergo a week of intensive training to ensure they are fully equipped to meet campers' needs and provide them with the most enriching experiences possible. Additionally, a registered nurse is onsite at all times.

Activities

Activities at camp include:

Beach Trips
Campfire Skits and Activities
Fishing
Group Discussions for Learning
High Ropes Course
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Interaction with Animal Life
Learning to Care for Self and Others
Learning About Responsibility and Leadership
Overnight Camping in Teepees
Swimming

2015 Camp Sessions

Family Camp #1: Tuesday, June 16 - Friday, June 19, 2015 (All Ages)
Family Camp #2: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26, 2015 (All Ages)
Youth Camp: Monday, June 29 - Friday, June 3, 2015 (Ages 8-12)
Family Camp #3: Sunday, July 5 - Thursday, July 9, 2015 (All Ages)
Paralympic Sports Exploration: Saturday, July 11 - Wednesday, July 15, 2015 (Ages 8-18); Day Camp Visit on Saturday, July 12 for Families of Campers
Music & Technology Camp: Friday, July 17 - Monday, July 20, 2015 (Ages 10-18)
Day-Long Camp Visits: Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26, 2015 (All Ages)
Teen Camp: Tuesday, July 28 - Sunday, August 2, 2015 (Ages 12-18)
Adult Camp #1: Wednesday, August 5 - Saturday, August 8, 2015 (Ages 18+)
Adult Camp #2: Tuesday, August 11 - Friday, August 14, 2015 (Ages 18+)

Interesting facts

In 1985, Camp Bloomfield was featured in the film Mask, which told the true story of former Camp Bloomfield counselor Rocky Dennis.
Camp Bloomfield is the largest camp serving those who are blind or visually impaired the Western United States.

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