Junior Blind of America’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 invites participants who are blind or visually impaired, ages 13-17.
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 teenagers who reside in the Los Angeles area.
2009/2010 Schedule of Events
Best of LA (Los Angeles, CA)
Friday, January 15 - Monday, January 18, 2010
Enjoy the best that LA has to offer. Visit the New Grammy Museum, explore Olvera Street, Star Gaze at the newly renovated Griffith Observatory and stroll down the Santa Monica Pier.
Las Vegas Desert Voyage (Las Vegas, NV)
Friday, February 12 - Monday, February 15, 2010
Out in the desert; stay cool with water rides, roller coasters, and a visit to Hoover Dam. Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch cruise on Lake Mead. Play games and win prizes in Circus Circus’ indoor theme park, Adventuredome.
Utah Adventure (Salt Lake City, UT)
Friday, March 19 - Monday, March 22, 2010
Explore Zion National Park while participating in Ranger-lead Programs. Hike the short Weeping Rock Trail and learn how humans have interacted with Zion at the Zion Human History Museum.
Silverwood Aqua Voyage (Silverwood, CA)
Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2, 2010
Enjoy an abundance of water sports: such as riding wave runners, boating, water skiing and fishing. Not to mention, camping, outdoor cooking, and hiking.
Registration Process
To participate in the Visions: Adventures in Learning Program, please call 323-290-6298.
Participants will be asked to pay a $25 submission fee and write a one-page essay explaining why they would like take part in the adventure. Essays can be submitted via email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mailed to:
Junior Blind of America
Attention: Frank Cardenas
5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
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