Climbing a high ropes course in the dark … maneuvering up a slanted rock wall … riding a skateboard … navigating a tight corner on his bicycle. Nothing stops 11-year- old Lucas, not even the lack of vision in his left eye. “Lucas is a fearless adventurer,” says Annelie, manager of Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield. But…
Here are 4 things parents of blind or visually impaired children and teens should look for in a summer camp: 1. Adaptive camping activities: Look for traditional camping activities such as archery, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, rock-climbing wall, ropes challenge course, arts and crafts and more. At Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield, these activities are adapted…
“Anissa and Emma are growing up with Wayfinder. This year, they got great news. Camp Bloomfield will be an overnight camp once again this summer! “I am beyond words,” says Anissa, age 17. Her 13-year-old sister, Emma, chimes in, “I am really excited!” Anissa and Emma are partially sighted and legally blind. Anissa has central…
Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield has been sharing the joys of the great outdoors with our children and families since 1958. Camp Bloomfield is the only one of its kind for children with multiple disabilities and blindness in the State of California that is offered free of charge to participants. The Camp Bloomfield 2022 program will take…
Porch Drops When California instituted a stay-at-home order in response to the pandemic, Wayfinder staff knew that many of our families would struggle to secure the necessities. Our early intervention specialists and foster care workers contacted families to learn their needs. Staff prepared customized packages using items donated by our in-kind partners. We called the…
Join us online for music, art, fitness, science, campfire, and fun! Youth Camp July 20th, 22nd, and 24th On Zoom (subject to change) Teen Camp July 27th, 29th, and 31st On Zoom (subject to change) Adult Camp August 12th and 14th On Zoom (subject to change) More details and registration information coming soon. Please email…
Hello Campers! Sneaks here, I hope everyone is safe and healthy at home right now with their families. I know so many in our big camp family have been wondering about Camp Bloomfield, and I’d like to share some details about Camp Bloomfield 2020. Just like everyone, I’ve been dreaming of sitting outside during sunny days,…
#WayfinderInternship @Cleanlogic Wayfinder is so grateful to companies like Cleanlogic! They partner with our Transition Services program to provide meaningful internships to teens and young adults who are blind or visually impaired. Debbie (center) interned at Cleanlogic this summer. “Despite the barriers I’ve encountered as a visually impaired individual, I have acquired the skills and…
Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield transforms the lives of children and teens with vision loss. Camp builds friendship, confidence and independence. That’s what Camp Bloomfield did for Evelyn last year. Evelyn lost her sight when she was a year-and-a-half old due to cancer in both eyes. Maggie, Evelyn’s mother, admits to being protective of Evelyn that after…
The Year: 1958 The People: Founder, Norm Kaplan, camp staff and campers gather for fun. The Moment: Children play beep baseball during the first camp held at Camp Bloomfield. Read the rest of our New Heights newsletter.
