Junior Blind’s Visions: Adventures in Learning program provides teens who are blind or visually impaired with empowering, life-changing recreational experiences through exciting and challenging three-day learning adventures. The Visions program helps teens prepare for independent living by challenging them to overcome physical and emotional obstacles that would be daunting to anyone. Along the way, they learn the power of teamwork, confidence, trust, and leadership. Past adventures have included whitewater rafting, hiking through the Grand Canyon, rock climbing in Yosemite and snowboarding.
Who We Serve
Visions: Adventures in Learning are offered to participants ages 11-17, who are blind or visually impaired and demonstrate independent living skills appropriate for their age.
Our Staff
Each Visions trip is led and accompanied by Junior Blind’s highly-trained Recreation team. With an extensive background in developing recreational and educational opportunities for children who are blind or visually impaired, our staff is dedicated to providing each youth with unique experiences that foster independence, build confidence and promote teamwork.
Program Features:
- Snow skiing/Snowboarding
- Rock climbing
- Hang gliding
- Kayaking
- White water rafting
- Hot air ballooning
- Dog sledding
- ATV riding
* Each Visions adventure incorporates a community service component intended to teach our youth the value of giving back to society.
Service Areas
The Visions: Adventures in Learning Program is primarily attended by youth who reside in the Los Angeles area.
2012 Event Calendar
Bear Mountain Resort (Big Bear, CA)
January 12-14, 2012 [Grades 6,7, & 8]
Receive one-to-one ski lessons by a professional instructor using adaptive equipment. Explore Big Bear City, stay in a cabin and make new friends.
Bay Area Adventure (San Francisco, CA)
February 17-19, 2012 Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12]
Spend a weekend exploring the bay area by Ferry, BART and Trolley. Visit Alcatraz Federal Prison, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf and other Historical Landmarks.
ATV Off-road Adventure (Adelanto, CA)
March 2-4, 2012 [Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12]
Camp under the stars, cook outdoors, and cruise in all terrain vehicles over the 24,000 acres of open land of El Mirage Dry Lake OHVRA. With your co-pilot and assistance of "chatterbox" you will be able to navigate an ATV on the lakebed.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz, CA)
April 6-8, 2012 [Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12]
Ride the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster and visit the Arcade, Neptune's Kingdom, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Boardwalk Bowl on the beautiful Monterey Bay.
Buena Vista Aquatic Adventure (Taft, CA)
May 25-27, 2012 [Grades 2 through 12]
Enjoy an abundance of water sports: such as riding wave runners, boating, water skiing and inner tubing. Not to mention, camping, outdoor cooking, making smores and drinking hot chocolate by the campfire. Note: Elementary age kids must attend with one parent.
Registration Process
To take part in an adventure, prospective participants must select an adventure in their grade and call (323) 290-6298 to place their name on a candidate list. Prospective participants should then submit a one-page essay explaining why they would like to take part in the adventure. Essays may be sent to Frank Cardenas by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by mail at:
Attention: Frank Cardenas
Junior Blind
5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Participants accepted to the program must submit a $25 non-refundable registration fee that covers lodging, food, admission tickets and other expenses.
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