Junior Blind of America

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 Serve

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 mostenriching experience possible. Additionally, a registered nurse is onsite at all times.

Program Features:

Service 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.

*Buddy in Training is a new camp session that gives sighted children a chance to learn firsthand how their blind and visually impaired peers live independently. By participating in activities under blindfold, such as eating meals, horseback riding and rock-wall climbing, buddies learn the value of trust, teamwork and communication. Buddies will also practice human guide and white cane techniques to gain a deeper understanding of how to be a partner for success when working with campers who are blind or visually impaired. Buddies who excel will then be invited to participate in Junior Blind’s Elementary or Junior Camp sessions (depending on age). A $125 fee is required for food and registration.

Registration Process

All camp participants must submit:

• Proof of a current TB test (completed within the last year)
• 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 the last year)