Events Calendar

Events in July 2026

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Jun 28
Jun 29(1 event)

(All day): Adult Camp

(All day)
Jun 29 – Jul 4

June 29 to July 4 

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Adult Camp brings together blind and low-vision adults 18 and older who are not currently in high school for a week of connection, confidence-building, and classic summer camp fun.  

Campers can look forward to a full schedule of recreation, enrichment, and beloved EHC traditions. Days may include swimming in the pool or lake, archery, yoga, goalball, nature exploration, bowling, and hands on art projects. Evenings come alive with live music and dancing, casino night, campfires, and the always-favorite talent show. Whether trying something new or returning to a cherished tradition, Adult Camp offers a joyful, community-centered experience that stays with you long after the week concludes. 

Jun 30(1 event)

(All day): Adult Camp

(All day)
Jun 29 – Jul 4

June 29 to July 4 

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Adult Camp brings together blind and low-vision adults 18 and older who are not currently in high school for a week of connection, confidence-building, and classic summer camp fun.  

Campers can look forward to a full schedule of recreation, enrichment, and beloved EHC traditions. Days may include swimming in the pool or lake, archery, yoga, goalball, nature exploration, bowling, and hands on art projects. Evenings come alive with live music and dancing, casino night, campfires, and the always-favorite talent show. Whether trying something new or returning to a cherished tradition, Adult Camp offers a joyful, community-centered experience that stays with you long after the week concludes. 

Jul 1(5 events)

(All day): Adult Camp

(All day)
Jun 29 – Jul 4

June 29 to July 4 

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Adult Camp brings together blind and low-vision adults 18 and older who are not currently in high school for a week of connection, confidence-building, and classic summer camp fun.  

Campers can look forward to a full schedule of recreation, enrichment, and beloved EHC traditions. Days may include swimming in the pool or lake, archery, yoga, goalball, nature exploration, bowling, and hands on art projects. Evenings come alive with live music and dancing, casino night, campfires, and the always-favorite talent show. Whether trying something new or returning to a cherished tradition, Adult Camp offers a joyful, community-centered experience that stays with you long after the week concludes. 

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online)

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Jul 1

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or Patricia
Loving-kindness meditation, or Metta, is a gentle practice that quiets the inner critic, lifts your mood, and fosters compassion. Each session extends kindness to yourself and others using simple phrases like “May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease.”

10:30 am: Tai Chi Chuan (Hybrid)

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Jul 1

When: Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Tai Chi RSVP Link or Patricia
Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi Chuan class. Beginners are guided through touch-based positioning and verbal descriptions. Chairs are available for seated postures. Dance bars provide stability for standing practice. Tai Chi can improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and focus; reduce stress; and support joint health and circulation. It’s fun. On zoom turn your camera on for individual attention.

12:00 pm: Living Well: A Monthly Discussion and Guest Speaker Forum (Hybrid)

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Jul 1

When: First Wednesday July 1  from 12:00-1:30pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Room 3
RSVP: Living Well RSVP link or Patricia
This intimate and informative discussion group looks at important issues of health and wellbeing. Our July focus is on summer activities for fun out in your communities. One example: Swimming or getting your body into water. Pool, spa, lake, ocean, or bathtub. All with safety in mind.

7:00 pm: EHC Virtual Time Capsule – Adults & Alumni (Online)

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Jul 1

Host: Tony Fletcher
When: First Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 PM for July and August
Where: Microsoft Teams Link
RSVP: Tony tfletcher@lighthouse-sf.org 415-694-7319
Please join us for a “LIVE at Enchanted Hills Camp” interview with campers, program staff, and hospitality staff, attending and supporting the Adult Session. You never know what you will get.
Jul 2(3 events)

(All day): Adult Camp

(All day)
Jun 29 – Jul 4

June 29 to July 4 

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Adult Camp brings together blind and low-vision adults 18 and older who are not currently in high school for a week of connection, confidence-building, and classic summer camp fun.  

Campers can look forward to a full schedule of recreation, enrichment, and beloved EHC traditions. Days may include swimming in the pool or lake, archery, yoga, goalball, nature exploration, bowling, and hands on art projects. Evenings come alive with live music and dancing, casino night, campfires, and the always-favorite talent show. Whether trying something new or returning to a cherished tradition, Adult Camp offers a joyful, community-centered experience that stays with you long after the week concludes. 

9:30 am: Little Learner Playgroup (Online)

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Jul 2

Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

11:00 am: Thursdays Together, Peer-led Group (Hybrid)

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Jul 2

When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays July 2nd July 16th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and on Zoom
RSVP: Together RSVP or Patricia
In this peer-led support group, we come together to share ideas and community experiences.
July 2nd: We will discuss the new classes and events coming from the CS program guide. Field trips and ideas for the EBC campus summer Picnic in August.
July 16th: We will celebrate World Listening Day, an annual international event organized by the World Listening Project, to raise awareness about the importance of sound in our environment and to promote the practice of attentive listening. Discussion and fun games will be used to make this an immersive sound experience.
Jul 3(1 event)

(All day): Adult Camp

(All day)
Jun 29 – Jul 4

June 29 to July 4 

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Adult Camp brings together blind and low-vision adults 18 and older who are not currently in high school for a week of connection, confidence-building, and classic summer camp fun.  

Campers can look forward to a full schedule of recreation, enrichment, and beloved EHC traditions. Days may include swimming in the pool or lake, archery, yoga, goalball, nature exploration, bowling, and hands on art projects. Evenings come alive with live music and dancing, casino night, campfires, and the always-favorite talent show. Whether trying something new or returning to a cherished tradition, Adult Camp offers a joyful, community-centered experience that stays with you long after the week concludes. 

Jul 4(1 event)

(All day): Adult Camp

(All day)
Jun 29 – Jul 4

June 29 to July 4 

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Adult Camp brings together blind and low-vision adults 18 and older who are not currently in high school for a week of connection, confidence-building, and classic summer camp fun.  

Campers can look forward to a full schedule of recreation, enrichment, and beloved EHC traditions. Days may include swimming in the pool or lake, archery, yoga, goalball, nature exploration, bowling, and hands on art projects. Evenings come alive with live music and dancing, casino night, campfires, and the always-favorite talent show. Whether trying something new or returning to a cherished tradition, Adult Camp offers a joyful, community-centered experience that stays with you long after the week concludes. 

Jul 5
Jul 6(3 events)

8:30 am: Meditation Exploration (Hybrid) Change: New Time and Day

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Jul 6

When: Mondays from 8:30am-9:30am
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and on Zoom
RSVP: Meditation RSVP Link or Patricia
There are many popular types of meditation practices: mindfulness, spirituality, focus, movement, mantra, visualization, passage meditation, and listening to sounds of nature. We look at cultural traditions and practices around the world. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflections from everyone are encouraged.

10:00 am: Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (Online)

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Jul 6

When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: LINK here or Sabrina
What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.

12:00 pm: Movie Moments: Audio Described Films & Conversation (Hybrid)

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Jul 6

When: 1st Monday July 6 from 12:00-2:00pm
(Day change: We want to have time to discuss the film after we see it.)
Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Room 3
RSVP: RSVP LINK  or Patricia
Indian Ocean, episode 2 of a 5-part series on the Oceans of the World. Narrated by Barak Obama and with audio description. This film brings alive creatures of the sea. Using humor and delightful storytelling, we will learn about all that is going on under the water. A list of characters like the Sperm Whale, Bumphead parrot fish, Octopus and Manta Rays, to name a few.
Jul 7(2 events)

11:00 am: Tap Dance (In Person)

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Jul 7

When: Tuesdays at 11 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Keep life in motion in this upbeat tap class designed for people with sight loss. No experience needed. Learn basic steps, rhythm, and coordination through clearly described instruction. Tap shoes available to borrow.

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 7 – Jul 8

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.
Jul 8(5 events)

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 7 – Jul 8

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.

(All day): Little Learners Family Camp

(All day)
Jul 8 – Jul 11

Little Learners Family Camp (families with BVI youth under 5)

July 8 to July 11

 $1,000 for the first/blind student, $250 for each additional family member (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

The Little Learners Family Camp is designed for families with a young child (under age five) who is blind or has low vision. This special session focuses on playful learning, exploration, and connection—helping families build confidence while discovering the resources and community that can support them on their journey. 

Enjoy a gentle camp rhythm with age-appropriate activities such as music circles, nature walks, water play, and sensory experiences. Parents and caregivers can connect through guided discussions and shared activities, while little ones explore the world in a safe, nurturing environment. With opportunities to relax, learn, and grow together, Little Learners Family Camp is the perfect first introduction to the EHC experience. 

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online)

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Jul 8

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or Patricia
Loving-kindness meditation, or Metta, is a gentle practice that quiets the inner critic, lifts your mood, and fosters compassion. Each session extends kindness to yourself and others using simple phrases like “May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease.”

10:30 am: Tai Chi Chuan (Hybrid)

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Jul 8

When: Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Tai Chi RSVP Link or Patricia
Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi Chuan class. Beginners are guided through touch-based positioning and verbal descriptions. Chairs are available for seated postures. Dance bars provide stability for standing practice. Tai Chi can improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and focus; reduce stress; and support joint health and circulation. It’s fun. On zoom turn your camera on for individual attention.

1:30 pm: Best Accessible Things to Do! (Online)

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Jul 8

When: 2nd Wednesdays, July 8th from 1:30-3:00 PM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Accessible Things RSVP Link or Sabrina
Join us for a fun and practical exchange of tips on accessible activities, places, apps, and helpful tools you use at home. Whether it’s a great museum tour, a fitness class, or a handy app, come share what’s working for you and learn from others. Together, we’ll build a go-to list of ideas designed with accessibility in mind!
Jul 9(4 events)

(All day): Little Learners Family Camp

(All day)
Jul 8 – Jul 11

Little Learners Family Camp (families with BVI youth under 5)

July 8 to July 11

 $1,000 for the first/blind student, $250 for each additional family member (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

The Little Learners Family Camp is designed for families with a young child (under age five) who is blind or has low vision. This special session focuses on playful learning, exploration, and connection—helping families build confidence while discovering the resources and community that can support them on their journey. 

Enjoy a gentle camp rhythm with age-appropriate activities such as music circles, nature walks, water play, and sensory experiences. Parents and caregivers can connect through guided discussions and shared activities, while little ones explore the world in a safe, nurturing environment. With opportunities to relax, learn, and grow together, Little Learners Family Camp is the perfect first introduction to the EHC experience. 

9:30 am: Little Learner Playgroup (Online)

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Jul 9

Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

10:30 am: Book Club (Hybrid)

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Jul 9

When: 2nd Thursday July 9th from 10:30-12:00
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and Zoom
RSVP: Book Club RSVP or Patricia
This class is led by Lighthouse students Deborah Gallagher and Cindy Zook. July selections are:
  1. The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs DB# 131326 Three best friends turn to murder to collect on their husbands’ life insurance policies. But the husbands have a plan of their own in this darkly funny debut that will delight readers from the first laugh to the final twist.
  2. Codebreaker by Jay Martel DB# 131757An interactive thriller from debut author Jay Martel follows a brilliant teenage girl as she races across D.C. to decode the clues her father left behind, which may just be the key to saving the country from a devastating tragedy.

12:00 pm: Nature and Gardening with Lighthouse Marney Blair (Zoom only)

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Jul 9

When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 9th and 23rd of July from 12:00-1:30pm
RSVP: Nature RSVP Link, or Patricia
As the days grow with increasing sunlight, the flowering plants begin to reach high for it.  We will learn three familiar bird songs. Recognizing these songs will tell us the time of day, time of the year and perhaps what our bird friends are doing.  Also arriving at your doorstep, will be a Nature Kit. This kit will contain seven individually labeled items worthy of our exploration. Every item comes from my farm in the Sierra Foothills. These items are explored by our hands, nose, and sometimes our ears. During each class we will pick one item to explore in-depth.
Jul 10(1 event)

(All day): Little Learners Family Camp

(All day)
Jul 8 – Jul 11

Little Learners Family Camp (families with BVI youth under 5)

July 8 to July 11

 $1,000 for the first/blind student, $250 for each additional family member (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

The Little Learners Family Camp is designed for families with a young child (under age five) who is blind or has low vision. This special session focuses on playful learning, exploration, and connection—helping families build confidence while discovering the resources and community that can support them on their journey. 

Enjoy a gentle camp rhythm with age-appropriate activities such as music circles, nature walks, water play, and sensory experiences. Parents and caregivers can connect through guided discussions and shared activities, while little ones explore the world in a safe, nurturing environment. With opportunities to relax, learn, and grow together, Little Learners Family Camp is the perfect first introduction to the EHC experience. 

Jul 11(1 event)

(All day): Little Learners Family Camp

(All day)
Jul 8 – Jul 11

Little Learners Family Camp (families with BVI youth under 5)

July 8 to July 11

 $1,000 for the first/blind student, $250 for each additional family member (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

The Little Learners Family Camp is designed for families with a young child (under age five) who is blind or has low vision. This special session focuses on playful learning, exploration, and connection—helping families build confidence while discovering the resources and community that can support them on their journey. 

Enjoy a gentle camp rhythm with age-appropriate activities such as music circles, nature walks, water play, and sensory experiences. Parents and caregivers can connect through guided discussions and shared activities, while little ones explore the world in a safe, nurturing environment. With opportunities to relax, learn, and grow together, Little Learners Family Camp is the perfect first introduction to the EHC experience. 

Jul 12
Jul 13(4 events)

(All day): Counselor-in-Training Program (In person)

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

July 13 – 18 , In-person Practicum CIT Training, (During Youth Camp Session)

The Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a leadership development opportunity for blind and low-vision teens ages 16–18 who are interested in building confidence, workplace skills, and real-world experience in a camp setting. CITs participate in a virtual leadership training and CIT Orientation on Saturday May 9th followed by a hands-on practicum serving as Counselors-in-Training during Youth Camp (July 13–18), where they apply communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under the guidance of experienced staff.

CIT participants are also invited to attend Teen Camp (July 20–31) as campers, offering additional opportunities for community building, independence, and peer connection. This program is ideal for teens interested in leadership, working with youth, or exploring future education and employment pathways in social and recreational settings.

Interested in applying? Please reach out to EHC@lighthouse-sf.org for additional information.

(All day): Youth Camp

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Youth Camp (elementary or middle school students)

July 13 to July 18

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Youth Session invites campers entering 1st grade through 8th grade to spend a week discovering new interests, building confidence, and having camp all to themselves. With EHC dedicated entirely to youth during this session, campers enjoy the freedom to explore new activities in a safe, supportive environment while bonding with peers their own age.

The session begins with Cabin Day, where each cabin group rotates through a variety of camp activities so campers can get a feel for everything EHC has to offer. This helps them make informed choices when selecting their personal schedule for the rest of the week. From swimming, horseback riding, campfires, drama, arts and crafts, and music to adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more, campers design a week that reflects their interests and hobbies—and gain independence along the way.

Youth Session is also a place where skills grow naturally through mentorship and community. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors model confidence, creativity, and problem-solving, while peers encourage one another to try new things and take on new challenges. Whether it’s navigating a trail, paddling a boat, performing at a talent show, or simply joining new friends for a meal, campers build practical skills, self-advocacy, and pride in who they are.

Most importantly, Youth Session is where lifelong friendships begin. Campers head home with memories that last well beyond the summer and return year after year to reconnect with the community that feels like home.

8:30 am: Meditation Exploration (Hybrid) Change: New Time and Day

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Jul 13

When: Mondays from 8:30am-9:30am
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and on Zoom
RSVP: Meditation RSVP Link or Patricia
There are many popular types of meditation practices: mindfulness, spirituality, focus, movement, mantra, visualization, passage meditation, and listening to sounds of nature. We look at cultural traditions and practices around the world. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflections from everyone are encouraged.

10:00 am: Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (Online)

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Jul 13

When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: LINK here or Sabrina
What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.
Jul 14(6 events)

(All day): Counselor-in-Training Program (In person)

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

July 13 – 18 , In-person Practicum CIT Training, (During Youth Camp Session)

The Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a leadership development opportunity for blind and low-vision teens ages 16–18 who are interested in building confidence, workplace skills, and real-world experience in a camp setting. CITs participate in a virtual leadership training and CIT Orientation on Saturday May 9th followed by a hands-on practicum serving as Counselors-in-Training during Youth Camp (July 13–18), where they apply communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under the guidance of experienced staff.

CIT participants are also invited to attend Teen Camp (July 20–31) as campers, offering additional opportunities for community building, independence, and peer connection. This program is ideal for teens interested in leadership, working with youth, or exploring future education and employment pathways in social and recreational settings.

Interested in applying? Please reach out to EHC@lighthouse-sf.org for additional information.

(All day): Youth Camp

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Youth Camp (elementary or middle school students)

July 13 to July 18

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Youth Session invites campers entering 1st grade through 8th grade to spend a week discovering new interests, building confidence, and having camp all to themselves. With EHC dedicated entirely to youth during this session, campers enjoy the freedom to explore new activities in a safe, supportive environment while bonding with peers their own age.

The session begins with Cabin Day, where each cabin group rotates through a variety of camp activities so campers can get a feel for everything EHC has to offer. This helps them make informed choices when selecting their personal schedule for the rest of the week. From swimming, horseback riding, campfires, drama, arts and crafts, and music to adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more, campers design a week that reflects their interests and hobbies—and gain independence along the way.

Youth Session is also a place where skills grow naturally through mentorship and community. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors model confidence, creativity, and problem-solving, while peers encourage one another to try new things and take on new challenges. Whether it’s navigating a trail, paddling a boat, performing at a talent show, or simply joining new friends for a meal, campers build practical skills, self-advocacy, and pride in who they are.

Most importantly, Youth Session is where lifelong friendships begin. Campers head home with memories that last well beyond the summer and return year after year to reconnect with the community that feels like home.

10:00 am: Series: Speak Up Skills (online)

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Jul 14

Speak Up Skills: Strategies for Independence, Advocacy, and Conversation for Blind and Low Vision Adults (online)
Schedule: Tuesdays July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11 from 10:00-11:30 AM
RSVP: Speak Up RSVP Link or Sabrina
This is a peer-led, six-week online series designed to build confidence, communication, and self-advocacy skills for blind and low-vision adults. Through guided discussion, real-life scenarios, and role-play, participants practice speaking up in medical, social, and everyday situations. Topics include asserting needs, setting boundaries, deciding when and how to disclose vision loss, navigating social interactions, and exploring disability rights. Optional resources will be shared for those who wish to continue learning beyond the sessions.

11:00 am: Tap Dance (In Person)

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Jul 14

When: Tuesdays at 11 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Keep life in motion in this upbeat tap class designed for people with sight loss. No experience needed. Learn basic steps, rhythm, and coordination through clearly described instruction. Tap shoes available to borrow.

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 14 – Jul 15

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.

1:00 pm: Los Visionarios (In Person)

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Jul 14

When: July 14th from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Where: 1155 Market Street, San Francisco, 10th floor
RSVP: Susana Sandoval, ssandoval@lighthouse-sf.org or (415) 694-7630
Los Visionarios is a Spanish-language group for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Tuesday. Join us for connection and community!
Jul 15(7 events)

(All day): Counselor-in-Training Program (In person)

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

July 13 – 18 , In-person Practicum CIT Training, (During Youth Camp Session)

The Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a leadership development opportunity for blind and low-vision teens ages 16–18 who are interested in building confidence, workplace skills, and real-world experience in a camp setting. CITs participate in a virtual leadership training and CIT Orientation on Saturday May 9th followed by a hands-on practicum serving as Counselors-in-Training during Youth Camp (July 13–18), where they apply communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under the guidance of experienced staff.

CIT participants are also invited to attend Teen Camp (July 20–31) as campers, offering additional opportunities for community building, independence, and peer connection. This program is ideal for teens interested in leadership, working with youth, or exploring future education and employment pathways in social and recreational settings.

Interested in applying? Please reach out to EHC@lighthouse-sf.org for additional information.

(All day): Youth Camp

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Youth Camp (elementary or middle school students)

July 13 to July 18

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Youth Session invites campers entering 1st grade through 8th grade to spend a week discovering new interests, building confidence, and having camp all to themselves. With EHC dedicated entirely to youth during this session, campers enjoy the freedom to explore new activities in a safe, supportive environment while bonding with peers their own age.

The session begins with Cabin Day, where each cabin group rotates through a variety of camp activities so campers can get a feel for everything EHC has to offer. This helps them make informed choices when selecting their personal schedule for the rest of the week. From swimming, horseback riding, campfires, drama, arts and crafts, and music to adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more, campers design a week that reflects their interests and hobbies—and gain independence along the way.

Youth Session is also a place where skills grow naturally through mentorship and community. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors model confidence, creativity, and problem-solving, while peers encourage one another to try new things and take on new challenges. Whether it’s navigating a trail, paddling a boat, performing at a talent show, or simply joining new friends for a meal, campers build practical skills, self-advocacy, and pride in who they are.

Most importantly, Youth Session is where lifelong friendships begin. Campers head home with memories that last well beyond the summer and return year after year to reconnect with the community that feels like home.

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 14 – Jul 15

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online)

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Jul 15

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or Patricia
Loving-kindness meditation, or Metta, is a gentle practice that quiets the inner critic, lifts your mood, and fosters compassion. Each session extends kindness to yourself and others using simple phrases like “May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease.”

10:30 am: Tai Chi Chuan (Hybrid)

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Jul 15

When: Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Tai Chi RSVP Link or Patricia
Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi Chuan class. Beginners are guided through touch-based positioning and verbal descriptions. Chairs are available for seated postures. Dance bars provide stability for standing practice. Tai Chi can improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and focus; reduce stress; and support joint health and circulation. It’s fun. On zoom turn your camera on for individual attention.

12:00 pm: Feel the Beat Jam Session and Dance Party Santa Rosa (In Person)

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Jul 15

When: 3rd Wednesday July 15 from 12:00-1:30pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA, Room 3
RSVP: RSVP LINK  or Patricia
Join us for lively percussion jam sessions and dance party. All experience levels. Whether you’re just starting out or a practiced player of drums and other percussion instruments, you’ll explore rhythms in a fun, relaxed space. We’ll provide a variety of instruments, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Follow guided beats, connect with others, and let the rhythm move you—no experience needed, just a love for sound and community.

1:30 pm: Music and Memories (Online)

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Jul 15 – Jul 16

When: 3rd Wednesdays July 15 from 1:30-3:00 PM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Music and Memories RSVP Link or Sabrina
Join us for Music & Memories, our monthly music appreciation session! Share a song that brings you joy, lifts your spirits, or takes you back to a special time. We’ll listen, reflect, and connect through the power of music. Come ready to reminisce and celebrate the soundtrack of our lives!
Jul 16(6 events)

(All day): Counselor-in-Training Program (In person)

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

July 13 – 18 , In-person Practicum CIT Training, (During Youth Camp Session)

The Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a leadership development opportunity for blind and low-vision teens ages 16–18 who are interested in building confidence, workplace skills, and real-world experience in a camp setting. CITs participate in a virtual leadership training and CIT Orientation on Saturday May 9th followed by a hands-on practicum serving as Counselors-in-Training during Youth Camp (July 13–18), where they apply communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under the guidance of experienced staff.

CIT participants are also invited to attend Teen Camp (July 20–31) as campers, offering additional opportunities for community building, independence, and peer connection. This program is ideal for teens interested in leadership, working with youth, or exploring future education and employment pathways in social and recreational settings.

Interested in applying? Please reach out to EHC@lighthouse-sf.org for additional information.

(All day): Youth Camp

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Youth Camp (elementary or middle school students)

July 13 to July 18

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Youth Session invites campers entering 1st grade through 8th grade to spend a week discovering new interests, building confidence, and having camp all to themselves. With EHC dedicated entirely to youth during this session, campers enjoy the freedom to explore new activities in a safe, supportive environment while bonding with peers their own age.

The session begins with Cabin Day, where each cabin group rotates through a variety of camp activities so campers can get a feel for everything EHC has to offer. This helps them make informed choices when selecting their personal schedule for the rest of the week. From swimming, horseback riding, campfires, drama, arts and crafts, and music to adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more, campers design a week that reflects their interests and hobbies—and gain independence along the way.

Youth Session is also a place where skills grow naturally through mentorship and community. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors model confidence, creativity, and problem-solving, while peers encourage one another to try new things and take on new challenges. Whether it’s navigating a trail, paddling a boat, performing at a talent show, or simply joining new friends for a meal, campers build practical skills, self-advocacy, and pride in who they are.

Most importantly, Youth Session is where lifelong friendships begin. Campers head home with memories that last well beyond the summer and return year after year to reconnect with the community that feels like home.

1:30 pm: Music and Memories (Online)

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Jul 15 – Jul 16

When: 3rd Wednesdays July 15 from 1:30-3:00 PM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Music and Memories RSVP Link or Sabrina
Join us for Music & Memories, our monthly music appreciation session! Share a song that brings you joy, lifts your spirits, or takes you back to a special time. We’ll listen, reflect, and connect through the power of music. Come ready to reminisce and celebrate the soundtrack of our lives!

9:30 am: Little Learner Playgroup (Online)

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Jul 16

Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

11:00 am: Thursdays Together, Peer-led Group (Hybrid)

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Jul 16

When: 1st and 3rd Thursdays July 2nd July 16th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and on Zoom
RSVP: Together RSVP or Patricia
In this peer-led support group, we come together to share ideas and community experiences.
July 2nd: We will discuss the new classes and events coming from the CS program guide. Field trips and ideas for the EBC campus summer Picnic in August.
July 16th: We will celebrate World Listening Day, an annual international event organized by the World Listening Project, to raise awareness about the importance of sound in our environment and to promote the practice of attentive listening. Discussion and fun games will be used to make this an immersive sound experience.

1:30 pm: Tactile Art Class

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Jul 16

Tactile Art Class: Create a textured tactile collage wall hanging.
When: 3rd Thursday July 16th one day only (In Person) 1:30-3:30pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95401
RSVP: RSVP LINK  or Patricia
Led by Lighthouse volunteer instructors, Ann Krinard and Ellen Storz
Explore texture as you create a layered, tactile geometric collage. Design an artistic wall hanging for yourself or as a meaningful gift.
Jul 17(2 events)

(All day): Counselor-in-Training Program (In person)

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

July 13 – 18 , In-person Practicum CIT Training, (During Youth Camp Session)

The Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a leadership development opportunity for blind and low-vision teens ages 16–18 who are interested in building confidence, workplace skills, and real-world experience in a camp setting. CITs participate in a virtual leadership training and CIT Orientation on Saturday May 9th followed by a hands-on practicum serving as Counselors-in-Training during Youth Camp (July 13–18), where they apply communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under the guidance of experienced staff.

CIT participants are also invited to attend Teen Camp (July 20–31) as campers, offering additional opportunities for community building, independence, and peer connection. This program is ideal for teens interested in leadership, working with youth, or exploring future education and employment pathways in social and recreational settings.

Interested in applying? Please reach out to EHC@lighthouse-sf.org for additional information.

(All day): Youth Camp

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Youth Camp (elementary or middle school students)

July 13 to July 18

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Youth Session invites campers entering 1st grade through 8th grade to spend a week discovering new interests, building confidence, and having camp all to themselves. With EHC dedicated entirely to youth during this session, campers enjoy the freedom to explore new activities in a safe, supportive environment while bonding with peers their own age.

The session begins with Cabin Day, where each cabin group rotates through a variety of camp activities so campers can get a feel for everything EHC has to offer. This helps them make informed choices when selecting their personal schedule for the rest of the week. From swimming, horseback riding, campfires, drama, arts and crafts, and music to adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more, campers design a week that reflects their interests and hobbies—and gain independence along the way.

Youth Session is also a place where skills grow naturally through mentorship and community. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors model confidence, creativity, and problem-solving, while peers encourage one another to try new things and take on new challenges. Whether it’s navigating a trail, paddling a boat, performing at a talent show, or simply joining new friends for a meal, campers build practical skills, self-advocacy, and pride in who they are.

Most importantly, Youth Session is where lifelong friendships begin. Campers head home with memories that last well beyond the summer and return year after year to reconnect with the community that feels like home.

Jul 18(2 events)

(All day): Counselor-in-Training Program (In person)

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program

July 13 – 18 , In-person Practicum CIT Training, (During Youth Camp Session)

The Enchanted Hills Camp Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program is a leadership development opportunity for blind and low-vision teens ages 16–18 who are interested in building confidence, workplace skills, and real-world experience in a camp setting. CITs participate in a virtual leadership training and CIT Orientation on Saturday May 9th followed by a hands-on practicum serving as Counselors-in-Training during Youth Camp (July 13–18), where they apply communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills under the guidance of experienced staff.

CIT participants are also invited to attend Teen Camp (July 20–31) as campers, offering additional opportunities for community building, independence, and peer connection. This program is ideal for teens interested in leadership, working with youth, or exploring future education and employment pathways in social and recreational settings.

Interested in applying? Please reach out to EHC@lighthouse-sf.org for additional information.

(All day): Youth Camp

(All day)
Jul 13 – Jul 18

Youth Camp (elementary or middle school students)

July 13 to July 18

$2,500 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Youth Session invites campers entering 1st grade through 8th grade to spend a week discovering new interests, building confidence, and having camp all to themselves. With EHC dedicated entirely to youth during this session, campers enjoy the freedom to explore new activities in a safe, supportive environment while bonding with peers their own age.

The session begins with Cabin Day, where each cabin group rotates through a variety of camp activities so campers can get a feel for everything EHC has to offer. This helps them make informed choices when selecting their personal schedule for the rest of the week. From swimming, horseback riding, campfires, drama, arts and crafts, and music to adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more, campers design a week that reflects their interests and hobbies—and gain independence along the way.

Youth Session is also a place where skills grow naturally through mentorship and community. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors model confidence, creativity, and problem-solving, while peers encourage one another to try new things and take on new challenges. Whether it’s navigating a trail, paddling a boat, performing at a talent show, or simply joining new friends for a meal, campers build practical skills, self-advocacy, and pride in who they are.

Most importantly, Youth Session is where lifelong friendships begin. Campers head home with memories that last well beyond the summer and return year after year to reconnect with the community that feels like home.

Jul 19
Jul 20(4 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

8:30 am: Meditation Exploration (Hybrid) Change: New Time and Day

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Jul 20

When: Mondays from 8:30am-9:30am
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and on Zoom
RSVP: Meditation RSVP Link or Patricia
There are many popular types of meditation practices: mindfulness, spirituality, focus, movement, mantra, visualization, passage meditation, and listening to sounds of nature. We look at cultural traditions and practices around the world. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflections from everyone are encouraged.

10:00 am: Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (Online)

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Jul 20

When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: LINK here or Sabrina
What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.

1:00 pm: Culture & Identity Connections: Community Social Groups:  (Online)

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Jul 20

July Focus: The Sounds & Stories of the 4th of July
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link)
When: Monday July 20 from 1-2 PM
RSVP: CSS RSVP Link or Sabrina
Each month, this social space highlights a different shared experience, offering opportunities for connection, conversation, and community in a welcoming, relaxed environment.
In July, we’ll explore a short, engaging look at the history and traditions of the 4th of July—how the holiday began and how familiar traditions like fireworks, music, food, and gatherings became part of the celebration—followed by light, guided discussion on summer experiences and shared moments.
Interactive Activity: “Bring Your Summer Sound”
You’re invited to bring one (optional) item to share: a favorite song, a summer memory or tradition, or a sound you enjoy (music, a recording, or simply describing it).
These sessions are designed to be relaxed, welcoming, and focused on connection and shared experiences.
Jul 21(4 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

10:00 am: Series: Speak Up Skills (online)

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Jul 21

Speak Up Skills: Strategies for Independence, Advocacy, and Conversation for Blind and Low Vision Adults (online)
Schedule: Tuesdays July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11 from 10:00-11:30 AM
RSVP: Speak Up RSVP Link or Sabrina
This is a peer-led, six-week online series designed to build confidence, communication, and self-advocacy skills for blind and low-vision adults. Through guided discussion, real-life scenarios, and role-play, participants practice speaking up in medical, social, and everyday situations. Topics include asserting needs, setting boundaries, deciding when and how to disclose vision loss, navigating social interactions, and exploring disability rights. Optional resources will be shared for those who wish to continue learning beyond the sessions.

11:00 am: Tap Dance (In Person)

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Jul 21

When: Tuesdays at 11 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Room 3, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Keep life in motion in this upbeat tap class designed for people with sight loss. No experience needed. Learn basic steps, rhythm, and coordination through clearly described instruction. Tap shoes available to borrow.

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 21 – Jul 22

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.
Jul 22(7 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 21 – Jul 22

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online)

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Jul 22

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or Patricia
Loving-kindness meditation, or Metta, is a gentle practice that quiets the inner critic, lifts your mood, and fosters compassion. Each session extends kindness to yourself and others using simple phrases like “May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease.”

10:30 am: Tai Chi Chuan (Hybrid)

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Jul 22

When: Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Tai Chi RSVP Link or Patricia
Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi Chuan class. Beginners are guided through touch-based positioning and verbal descriptions. Chairs are available for seated postures. Dance bars provide stability for standing practice. Tai Chi can improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and focus; reduce stress; and support joint health and circulation. It’s fun. On zoom turn your camera on for individual attention.

12:00 pm: Elks Summer Picnic (In Person)

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Jul 22

When: Wednesday July 22 (see picnic and bus times below)
RSVP: RSVP with Transportation or RSVP without Transportation or Sabrina
It’s time once again for BBQ and BINGO in the park, thanks to our friends and partners with the Elks Lodge of San Francisco. Join us at beautiful Junipero Serra Park from 12 PM to 2 PM for a delicious BBQ and tons of BINGO fun at the Willow Shelter picnic site. Transportation leaving 11am from The LightHouse (1155 Market Street, San Francisco) and returning around 3 PM depending on traffic. Space is limited, so please register by Friday July 10, or sooner, as spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

12:00 pm: Handheld Labyrinth Finger Walks (Hybrid)

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Jul 22

When: 4th Wednesday July 22nd 12:00-1:30pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, ca.
RSVP: RSVP LINK or Patricia
In these uncertain times, join us to gather, find inner peace, and send healing energy into the world. The labyrinth is a timeless tool for finding your way. Tactile handheld labyrinths will be available for use in class and at home, and if the weather is not too hot, we’ll walk the Earle Baum Labyrinth outdoors, taking in the sounds, scents, and beauty of nature along the way.

1:30 pm: Books, Podcasts, Movies, Magazines & More (Online)

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Jul 22 – Jul 23

When: 4th Wednesdays July 22 from 1:30-3:00 PM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Books, Movies and More Link or Sabrina
Join us for a monthly conversation about our favorite books, movies, magazine articles, podcasts, and more. Each session, participants share a short synopsis of something they’ve enjoyed and tell us why it stuck with them. Come discover new recommendations and revisit old favorites.
Jul 23(4 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

1:30 pm: Books, Podcasts, Movies, Magazines & More (Online)

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Jul 22 – Jul 23

When: 4th Wednesdays July 22 from 1:30-3:00 PM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Books, Movies and More Link or Sabrina
Join us for a monthly conversation about our favorite books, movies, magazine articles, podcasts, and more. Each session, participants share a short synopsis of something they’ve enjoyed and tell us why it stuck with them. Come discover new recommendations and revisit old favorites.

9:30 am: Little Learner Playgroup (Online)

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Jul 23

Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

12:00 pm: Nature and Gardening with Lighthouse Marney Blair (Zoom only)

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Jul 23

When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 9th and 23rd of July from 12:00-1:30pm
RSVP: Nature RSVP Link, or Patricia
As the days grow with increasing sunlight, the flowering plants begin to reach high for it.  We will learn three familiar bird songs. Recognizing these songs will tell us the time of day, time of the year and perhaps what our bird friends are doing.  Also arriving at your doorstep, will be a Nature Kit. This kit will contain seven individually labeled items worthy of our exploration. Every item comes from my farm in the Sierra Foothills. These items are explored by our hands, nose, and sometimes our ears. During each class we will pick one item to explore in-depth.
Jul 24(1 event)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

Jul 25(1 event)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

Jul 26(1 event)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

Jul 27(4 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

8:30 am: Meditation Exploration (Hybrid) Change: New Time and Day

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Jul 27

When: Mondays from 8:30am-9:30am
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa and on Zoom
RSVP: Meditation RSVP Link or Patricia
There are many popular types of meditation practices: mindfulness, spirituality, focus, movement, mantra, visualization, passage meditation, and listening to sounds of nature. We look at cultural traditions and practices around the world. We will discuss and practice together. Input and reflections from everyone are encouraged.

10:00 am: Business of Blindness: Coffee with Mike (Online)

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Jul 27

When: Mondays from 10:00AM-11:30 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: LINK here or Sabrina
What does it mean to be blind or low vision? Mike Cole, a veteran of all things blindness, leads this call-in forum to discuss the many day-to-day ins and outs of blindness—from daily living in your home environment to navigating the vast expanse of bureaucracies.

6:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage: Open Mic (Online)

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Jul 27

When: 4th Mondays: July 27 from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Where: Zoom
RSVP: Open Mic RSVP Link or Sabrina
From the Page to the Stage: Open Mic is a monthly, LightHouse‑style community practice space that brings people together to share and practice storytelling, public speaking, and other forms of expression and communication, including spoken word or poetry, work‑based and professional presentations, and real‑world communication, in a low‑pressure, welcoming environment. You can share, pass, pivot, or simply listen. You do not need to perform to belong.
People may share prepared work (5–7 minutes) from a wide range of genres or choose to build skills through shorter impromptu speaking prompts focused on confidence and ease in everyday, workplace, and public‑facing communication. Prepared speeches may receive optional “sandwich‑style” feedback, beginning with strengths, followed by one or two growth suggestions, and closing with encouragement. Impromptu speaking focuses on participation, confidence, and practice.
Community members are encouraged to attend the first session to share input and help shape the format and focus for the month, as we explore and make room for additional genres and forms.
Jul 28(3 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

10:00 am: Series: Speak Up Skills (online)

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Jul 28

Speak Up Skills: Strategies for Independence, Advocacy, and Conversation for Blind and Low Vision Adults (online)
Schedule: Tuesdays July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11 from 10:00-11:30 AM
RSVP: Speak Up RSVP Link or Sabrina
This is a peer-led, six-week online series designed to build confidence, communication, and self-advocacy skills for blind and low-vision adults. Through guided discussion, real-life scenarios, and role-play, participants practice speaking up in medical, social, and everyday situations. Topics include asserting needs, setting boundaries, deciding when and how to disclose vision loss, navigating social interactions, and exploring disability rights. Optional resources will be shared for those who wish to continue learning beyond the sessions.

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 28 – Jul 29

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.
Jul 29(4 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

12:15 pm: Ukulele Class (In Person)

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Jul 28 – Jul 29

When: Tuesdays from 12:15 pm-2:00 pm
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Denise Vancil, (707) 523-7832 or dvancil@lighthouse-sf.org
Love island sounds? Learn ukulele with simple chords and strumming. No experience needed, and singers welcome. Finger placements are clearly described and shown, with ukuleles available to try.

9:30 am: Stress Reduction & Meditation (Online)

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Jul 29

When: Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 AM
Where: Zoom (RSVP for the link if you are new to the program)
RSVP: Stress Reduction RSVP Link or Patricia
Loving-kindness meditation, or Metta, is a gentle practice that quiets the inner critic, lifts your mood, and fosters compassion. Each session extends kindness to yourself and others using simple phrases like “May you be safe, may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you live with ease.”

10:30 am: Tai Chi Chuan (Hybrid)

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Jul 29

When: Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 AM
Where: 4539 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa
RSVP: Tai Chi RSVP Link or Patricia
Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi Chuan class. Beginners are guided through touch-based positioning and verbal descriptions. Chairs are available for seated postures. Dance bars provide stability for standing practice. Tai Chi can improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and focus; reduce stress; and support joint health and circulation. It’s fun. On zoom turn your camera on for individual attention.
Jul 30(3 events)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

9:30 am: Little Learner Playgroup (Online)

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Jul 30

Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15 am

Bring your giggles and wiggles to Little Learners weekly Zoom Playgroup. Enjoy fun activities with your little one, ages 0-6, while learning strategies to support your child's visual, sensory, motor and concept development. Connect with other families who understand and share your experience raising a child who is blind, has low vision, or Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Weekly activities are designed to be accessible for all, and to build upon monthly themes that you can integrate into your family routines. All are welcome!

For more information or to register, please email Jacqueline Barden at littlelearners@old.lighthouse-sf.org or call 415-694-7657. Meet you in the Zoom Room!

12:00 pm: SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS

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Jul 30

When: Thursday 12:00PM- 4:00PM July 30
Where: Located just inside the Violetti Road entrance to Spring Lake Regional Park: 393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
RSVP:RSVP LINK or Patricia
Please note: Transportation is not provided for this event.
Field Trip to the Environmental Discovery Center with a docent guide. Tactile exhibits, touch Sea stars and feel animal replicas, seeds and plants.
Participants should arrange their own travel to and from the park, for example using Paratransit, and plan to be dropped off and picked up afterward. Bring your own lunch. We will eat at the picnic tables before the tour.
Jul 31(1 event)

(All day): Teen Camp

(All day)
Jul 20 – Jul 31

July 20 – 31, 2026

$5,000 per camper (Financial Support and Scholarship Information)

Teen Session offers students currently in high school or who have graduated in the past few months a two-week experience designed to stretch their independence, explore new interests, and enjoy the unforgettable traditions of Enchanted Hills Camp. With a balance of recreation, skill and leadership development, friendship-building, and mentorship from blind and low-vision role models, Teen Session is a place where campers grow in confidence, self-advocacy, and community.

Week 1: Classic Camp Experience (July 20 – 26)

The first week of Teen Session gives campers the full EHC experience, filled with campfires, swimming, drama, arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, nature exploration, and more. Teens spend their days trying new things, taking on challenges, and connecting with peers in a supportive and empowering environment. Blind and low-vision staff and counselors serve as mentors and role models, encouraging campers to build leadership skills, express themselves, and celebrate their strengths. Whether navigating a trail, preparing a skit, starring in the talent show, or simply laughing with friends in the dining hall, Week 1 fosters growth, belonging, and the magic EHC is known for.

Week 2: Teen Maker Camp (July 27 – 31)

During the second week, we switch things up from the traditional camp model by offering featured specialty programs, or tracks, that campers choose based on their interests and hobbies. Modeled after the popular Adults Makers Camp, these immersive tracks are led by skilled instructors and mentors, many of whom are blind or low vision themselves, giving teens the opportunity to build practical skills, explore passions, and create something meaningful. In addition to diving deeply into their chosen track, campers also strengthen connections with like-minded peers who share similar interests, goals, and curiosities. Campers select one specialty track for the week but still have time to enjoy other camp activities during the day, along with all-camp evening programs

Theater & Performing Arts Track: This track invites teens to explore acting, improvisation, comedy, vocal performance, movement, and creative storytelling in a supportive and expressive environment. Led by our Kiva area leader and experienced performing arts instructors, campers build confidence, collaboration, and stage presence while engaging in accessible performance activities.

Karate & Self-Defense Track: Taught by former camper and West Wind School instructor and 6 degree black belt, Anthony Dali, this track introduces teens to practical self-defense strategies and foundational martial arts skills. Campers learn techniques to increase personal safety, build situational awareness, and move confidently in a variety of environments, all adapted for blind and low-vision learners. No prior experience needed.

Woodworking & Home Maintenance Track: Inspired by the Adults Woodcraft track, this hands-on program teaches teens foundational woodworking and basic home maintenance skills. Guided by experienced blind and low-vision woodworkers, campers learn tool safety, measuring, sanding, cutting, assembly, and finishing techniques. In addition to creating a personal project to take home, participants explore simple home repair skills that build independence and confidence.

Accessible Sports Track:

This track is perfect for teens who love to move, play, and challenge themselves through sport. Led by blind and low-vision mentors and coaches, campers will explore a wide range of adaptive and traditional sports designed for athletes of all vision levels. Throughout the week, participants will build skills, confidence, teamwork, and body awareness as they try activities such as blind hockey, blind tennis, goalball, fencing, basketball, bowling, and more. Whether a camper is brand-new to adaptive sports or already passionate about athletics, this track offers an energizing, supportive space to learn, grow, and discover the many ways sports can empower and connect blind and low-vision athletes.

Teen Session brings together the best of traditional camp with the excitement of choice, creativity, and skill-building. Campers leave with new abilities, deeper friendships, and a stronger sense of who they are—and who they are becoming.

Aug 1(1 event)

9:30 am: Angel Island Hike and Museum Visit

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Aug 1

When: Saturday August 1
Where: Meet at San Francisco Ferry Building at 9:30 AM
RSVP: Angel Island RSVP Link or Sabrina
Note: Pricing details are coming soon. If you're interested in participating, please register to join our interest list. We'll follow up during the week of July 13 with additional information, including program fees.
Join us for a guided 2-mile hike from the Angel Island dock to the historic Detention Barracks Museum. Along the way, we'll learn about Angel Island's history as a quarantine station and explore the island's woodland ecology. At the museum, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the historic U.S. Immigration Station, where immigrants from more than 80 countries were processed between 1910 and 1940. We'll hear translations of the poems and inscriptions carved into the barracks walls by detained immigrants—powerful expressions of resilience, hope, and determination.

The events for the upcoming week are read aloud on our event hotline every Friday, which can be accessed by calling 415-694-7325.

The LightHouse is scent-free. Please abstain from wearing colognes, perfumes, or other scented products. Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises.

The LightHouse’s campuses are peanut-free. Please do not bring any peanut products to any LightHouse campuses.

Additionally, coffee must be securely lidded at all times and citrus should not be peeled on the premises. Thanks for supporting our efforts to respect chemical sensitivities!

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