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Camp for Children who are Blind or have Low Vision
JCC Brooklyn Camp for Children who are Blind or have Low Vision
Check out the article in the Daily News!
JCC Brooklyn Camp for Blind Youth is the first-of-its-kind day camp in Brooklyn designed specifically for children who are blind or have Low vision ages 4 through 17. Inclusiveness is central to the JCC Brooklyn mission, and we’re committed to making sure that the kids who participate in our Camp for Children who are Blind or have Low Vision have the same high-quality, enriching, and fun summer experience as kids in any of our day camp programs.
Our experienced instructors are passionate about teaching and inspiring kids to embrace the wonders of Summer Camp. They will guide your child through each activity, offering personalized attention and support every step of the way.
- Build confidence and problem-solving skills
- Express their creativity and imagination
- Make new friends and have fun!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to give your child an unforgettable summer experience.
ABOUT OUR FACILITY:
Our camp takes place outdoors on the country-like campus of the Ft. Hamilton Army Base in the heart of Bay Ridge, where the campers have access to our 177-acre facility with Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool, outdoor basketball courts, fields for baseball and soccer, indoor gymnasium with basketball and racquetball courts, outdoor playground, private eight lanes air-conditioned bowling alley, 400-seat surround sound movie theater, arcades, full-size auditorium with stage and café on site.
Please visit our FAQ page for more information about the Summer season!
Contact us at camp@jcc-brooklyn.org or 718-407-6377 for any questions you may have, and a member of our team will be happy to assist.
The Camp for Children who are Blind or Have Low Vision is covered by the generous donations of the Lavelle Foundation for the Blind, The Butler Foundation, and New York Community Trust, UJA-Federation of New York, Achelis and Bodman Foundation and Forseeable Futures Foundation as well as our very own Board of JCC Brooklyn, JCC Brooklyn Families, and Supporters.
Summer 2025 Dates
The camp will run in two 2-week sessions.
Session 1:
June 30, 2025 – July 3, 2025
July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025
Session 2:
August 11, 2025 – August 15, 2025
August 18, 2024 – August 22, 2025
Tuition is free of charge.
Camp Hours:
8:00 am to 9:00 am – Commute to Camp
9:00 am to 4:00 pm – At Camp
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Commute to Home
Fees:
A $100 Registration Fee will apply as a deposit and is entirely refundable upon the completion of the camp.
**Refunds will be distributed after 9/1/2025. If the child does not attend the camp, deposits will not be refunded.
Transportation is FREE of charge. Transportation will be provided from all five boroughs. For a list of bus stops in Brooklyn, click here.
The Camp for Children who are Blind or Have Low Vision is covered by the generous donations of the Lavelle Foundation for the Blind, The Butler Foundation, and New York Community Trust, as well as our very own Board of JCC Brooklyn, JCC Brooklyn Families, and Supporters.