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 [http://www.fjb.org Junior Blind of America] , the non-profit camp runs several sessions every summer for those who are blind and visually impaired.

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.

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.

External links

* [http://www.fjb.org/eng_text_only/et_programs_cb.php Foundation for the Junior Blind: Camp Bloomfield]
* [http://www.juniorblind.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_cb_sessions Junior Blind of America: Camp Bloomfield]
* [http://www.conejo.k12.ca.us/outdoored/index.htm Conejo Valley Unified School District: CVUSD Outdoor School]
* [http://www.dpinews.org/newsletter_nov_2001.php Davidson Program for Independence: A Visit to Camp Bloomfield]
* [http://www.omnimedianetworks.org/information/recreation.htm Omni Media Networks: Recreation Opportunities]
* [http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_6329687 Seeing a difference: Summer Festival returns to raise blind awareness]