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Camp Bloomfield

A teen camper petting one of the horses

Junior Blind of America’s Camp Bloomfield provides children and youth who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled with a natural and safe environment to develop self-esteem, build independence and fully experience the joys of childhood. Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu, this 40-acre campground offers various week-long camp sessions for children of all ages and disabilities. The largest of its kind in the Western United States, Camp Bloomfield serves hundreds of campers free of charge each summer and is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).

Who We ServeCamp counselor showing a young day camper how to use a bow

Camp Bloomfield’s sessions are specially designed to meet the needs of children who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled, and their families (Please see below for specific camp sessions).

Our Staff

Camp Bloomfield’s dedicated staff is made up of 40 camp counselors who come from all over the world to work with our children. Our counselors undergo a week of intensive training to ensure they are fully equipped to meet our camper’s needs and provide them with the most enriching experience possible. Additionally, a registered nurse is onsite at all times.

Program Features:

  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming and beach days
  • Archery
  • Campfires
  • Track and field
  • Fishing and hiking
  • Climbing and high ropes courses
  • Arts and crafts
  • Music
  • Sea kayaking
  • Nature/hiking trails
  • Martial arts

 

 

Camper scaling the climbing wallService Areas

Camp Bloomfield provides residential camp experiences for young people fromCalifornia and the United States, including Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Wisconsin. It provides an environment where children can participate and succeed, learn teamwork, develop decision-making skills, gain independence and return to a sighted world with a greater sense of confidence in their own abilities.

Summer Camp 2010 Calender

Date Session Days Grade
June 22-June 26 Youth Development Camp (5 days) 2nd-12th
June 30-July 4 Family Camp # 1 (5 days) All
July 8-July 12 Adult Camp (5 days) 18+
July 16-July 21 Elementary Camp (6 days) 2nd-5th
July 26-July 28 Multi-Disabled Camp (3 days) All
August 1-August 5 Junior High Camp (5 days) 6th-8th
August 12-August 16 High School Camp (5 days) 9th-12th
August 21-August 25 Family Camp # 2 (5 days) All

Registration Process

All camp participants must submit:

  • Proof of a current TB test (completed within two years)
  • Proof of a tetanus shot (completed within the last 10 years)
  • Campers ages 5-17 must submit a current physical signed by a licensed physician (completed within two years)
 

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Program Contacts

Frank Cardenas
Director of Recreation Services
Phone: 323-295-4555, ext. 261
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Monica Aguirre
Assistant Director of
Recreation Services
Phone: 323-295-4555, ext. 270
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Debra Adams
Vice President of Programs
Phone: 323-295-4555, ext. 275
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