Robin was born with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare eye disease that affects the retina and causes vision loss over time. Today, Robin is legally blind, but she’s always been encouraged to live a full life thanks to her mom, Shirley. That encouragement included attending Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield each summer, from 1984 to 1990. Funded almost…
Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield staff shared parents’ most common questions and concerns as this summer’s registration deadline approaches. The youth/teen session is specifically designed for children ages 7-17 who are blind or visually impaired and is 100% free of charge thanks to generous donors. Is my child safe at camp? Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield is accredited by…
And few people know Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield like Patricia. She’s been coming to camp from the beginning … back in the 1950s! She remembers those early days fondly. The fun, the adventure, and a few pranks figure in her stories. During her first couple of years, she was homesick. But by the third year, she…
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,…
