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Camp Mauchatea

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Camp Mauchatea , Rhode Island 's Summer Camp Experience !

Linda Hughes, Social Casework Supervisor; Director, Camp Mauchatea

Starting as a weekend volunteer program for 15 children staffed by state social workers, Rhode Island 's summer camp program for children who are blind and visually impaired is currently in its 17th year and provides a social and recreational camp for 50 children. The journey to secure funding, arrange accommodative activities, hire counselors willing to work for a modest stipend, supervise 50 children ages 6-18, and the interesting stories along the way will be highlighted.

Inter-Actions

Camp Inter-Actions
New Durham, NH

One- Week Session: ♫ Music Camp July 1- 6, 2007
Two-Week Session: Traditional Camp Program July 8- 20, 2007

A summer camp experience for boys and girls ages 8-15, who are blind or visually impaired. Children from all states are welcome!
Camp Inter-Actions is set on a 300-acre site with waterfront on crystal clear Merrymeeting Lake.
Facilities include: spacious bunk houses, playing fields, hiking trails, two waterfront areas, and a low challenge course.

Camp Inter-Actions is an ideal setting for a traditional summer camp experience.
Through challenging and rewarding experiences the campers will make new friends, learn new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop independence. All program activities are designed in a safe and fun environment for children who are blind or visually impaired.

New! One- Week Session: ♫ Music Camp July 1- 6, 2007
Ages 8-16
Music Director, Duy Bui, Manhattan School of Music

Join us at Camp Inter-Actions as we explore Music around the World, Folk Music, Harmonica, Ethnic Percussion, Songwriting, and Introduction to Braille Music.
Other traditional camp activities to include: swimming and waterfront activities, adapted sports and games, and the talent show!

Two-Week Session: Traditional Camp Program July 8- 20, 2007
Activities include: swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, arts and crafts, woodworking, music, sports, initiative games, challenge course activities, and daily living skills.
All activities are incorporated into fun-filled days!

Staff:
An experienced staff trained in education, orientation and mobility, a trained and licensed waterfront counselor, and nurse will be present throughout the camping experience.
A counselor in training program includes high school students who are blind or visually impaired, providing a role model for the younger children.

Inter-Actions is a non-profit organization providing summer camping and recreational programming for children who are blind or visually impaired.

For a registration form and additional information please contact:
Debbie Gross
Inter-Actions
6 Chenell Drive, Suite 205
Concord, NH 03301
603-228-2803
Inter-Actions@mindspring.com
http://inter-actions.org

Other Summer Camps for the Visually Impaired Listings

Click here to visit TSBVI's Camp Listings (Texas only)
Click here to visit Kidscamps.com, where you can search by state.
Camp Wanaqua (NYC)
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind Summer Programs
Montana School for Deaf and Blind Children Camps
CNIB Lake Joseph's Centre Camp, Ontario, Canada
Camp Bloomfield, Foundation for the Junior Blind in Malibu, CA
Enchanted Hills camp, Napa, CA
Salvation Army Echo Grove Camp and Conference:Leonard, Michigan, USA Phone: 248-628-3108
(Christian)
VISIONS' Vacation Camp for the Blind (NY)

The list above is not comprehensive. If you know of any other summer camps that might belong on this list, please email us at advisor@childrens.harvard.edu