EHC 2010 Session Information
Each summer, EHC serves more than 400 campers ages six to ninety-nine!
2010 Camp Info Packet (Doc)
2009 Director's Report (PDF)
Below is the session schedule for the current season. Click on a session to jump to its description.
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| June 25 - June 27 | Family Camp I |
| June 29 - July 5 | Adult Session |
| July 6 - July 12 | Special Needs Session |
| July 15 - July 18 | Family Camp II |
| July 19 - July 25 | Youth Session I |
| July 29 - August 7 | Youth Session II |
| August 11 - August 14 | Family Camp III |
Family Camp I: June 25 through June 27
Family Camp I serves families with very young children (ages 3 to 7) who are blind or visually impaired. To participate in Family Camp I, you must be a client of Blind Babies Foundation. For applications, please contact a Vision Impairement Specialist (VIS) at the Blind Babies Foundation at (510) 446-2229.
Adult Session : June 29 through July 5
*Please note that the 2010 Adult Session has sold out.*
This session is for active, independent adults, 21 years of age and older. Some common activities during this session are swimming, horseback riding, hiking, arts & crafts and recreation. Some popular evening programs include dancing to live music, casino night, and a talent show.
Adults with Special Needs: July 6 through July 12
*Please note that the 2010 Adults with Special Needs Session has sold out.*
This camp session is specifically designed to meet the needs of legally blind adults with a secondary cognitive or emotional disability. Based on previous sessions this session will be the first session to fill to capacity. Campers during this session must be able to independently care for themselves. The camp program incorporates traditional camp activities with a focus on encouraging individuals to gain further independence. The staff to camper ratio for this session is 1:3.
Family Camp II: July 15 through July 18
*Please note that the 2010 Family Camp II Session has sold out.*
This session is designed for families who have visually impaired children aged 17 and under, and visually impaired parents with children age 17 and under. The entire family is welcome to join in the fun and fellowship. Camp activities will include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, campfires, and much more!
Youth Session I (Grades 3 through 8): July 19 through July 25
During this session, young campers are encouraged to explore new challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Campers will gain a greater understanding and acceptance of their vision loss, leading to increased self confidence. The staff to camper ratio for this session is 1:3.
Youth Session II (Grades 9 through 12): July 29 through August 7
Campers will participate in traditional camp activities and special events, including sports such as beep ball and goal ball. Program content is active, challenging and provides peer support. Campers have the opportunity to openly discuss issues related to growing up with vision loss, and have the opportunity to use the latest adaptive technology. Campers lead poignant discussions focused on school, friends, family and the sighted world. It is an important time to learn about teasing, bullying, adaptations, and accessibility, plus what it means to often be the “blind kid” at school or in the neighborhood.
Family Camp III: August 11 through August 14
*Please note that the 2010 Family Camp III Session has sold out.*
This session is designed for families who have visually impaired children aged 17 and under, and visually impaired parents with children age 17 and under. The entire family is welcome to join in the fun and fellowship. Camp activities will include swimming, horseback riding, crafts, games, campfires, and much more!
