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National Camps for Blind Children (NCBC)

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PLAN NOW TO ATTEND CAMP 
THIS SUMMER!

National Camps for Blind Children (NCBC), a CRS outreach program, is excited to announce its 2026 summer season! NCBC is a program for United States citizens, and partner camps welcome blind and low-vision applicants ages 9-65 (ages may vary by location).

To register, please click the camp name from the list below or contact the camp directly to receive the application form. Please confirm the camp status and dates before scheduling travel. CRS will sponsor one camp per camper per summer camp season, and sponsored funds are paid directly to the partner camp. If a camper wishes to attend additional camps, it will be at the camper's expense and pending space availability at the other camps (Example: An individual registers for two camps in a single season. The first camp held during the camp season is sponsored; the second camp is at the member's or member family's expense). When applying for camp, ask the camp coordinator for suggestions about the best ways to travel to and from camp. Transportation is the responsibility of the camper or the camper's family. CRS recommends that campers who choose to travel by air purchase refundable tickets.

All partner camp locations are state-accredited. Some partner locations also hold ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation. 

2026 CAMP ROSTER:

  • 26435 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, OR 97759

    Camp Dates:
    Junior (Ages 10-12): June 28-July 3
    Adventure (Ages 7-9): July 5-10
    Teen 2 (Ages 13-17): August 2-7

    Arrival Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Departure Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Ages: 7-17
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: Yes

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: February 2
    Registration Closes: July 19
    How to Register: Website
    Contact: Debbie Stanton, 503-850-3583, office@biglake.org

    Activities: Archery, Art Classes, Banana Boat Rides, Bible Study, Boating, Camp Store, Canoeing, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Kneeboarding, Nature Hikes, Paddleboarding, Rock Wall Climbing, Sailing, Sports Classes, Swimming, Technology Classes, Tubing, Wakeboarding, and Waterskiing.

  • 1950 Sagebrush Rd, Olsburg, KS 66520

    Camp Dates:
    Young Adult (Ages 18-28): June 18-21
    Adventure (Ages 7-10): June 21-28
    Family (Ages 0 and up): June 30-July 5
    Junior (Ages 10-12): July 5-12
    Earliteen (Ages 13-14): July 12-19
    Teen (Ages 15-17): July 19-26

    Arrival Time: 3:00 p.m.
    Departure Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Ages: All
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: Yes

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: February 2
    Registration Closes: July 19
    How to Register: Website or Phone Interview
    Contact: Heather Forde, 785-478-4726, hforde@ks-ne.org

    Activities: Archery, Art Classes, Banana Boat Rides, Basketball, Beeper Ball, Beeper Kickball, Bible Study, Board Games, Boating, Camp Store, Disc Golf, Goalball, Go-karts, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Kneeboarding, Music Classes, Nature Hikes, Ping Pong, Swimming, Tubing, Wakeboarding, and Waterskiing.

  • 8748 Overland Rd, Ward, CO 80481

    Camp Dates:
    Explore (Ages 8-11): June 14-19
    Tween 1 (Ages 11-13): June 21-26
    Tween 2 (Ages 11-13): June 28-July 3
    Teen 1 (Ages 13-17): June 28-July 3
    Teen 2 (Ages 13-17): July 5-10
    Extreme (Ages 13-17): July 5-10
    Extreme Outpost (Ages 13-17): July 5-10

    Arrival Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
    Departure Time: 1:00 p.m.
    Ages: 8-17
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: Yes

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: March 1
    Registration Deadline: 14 days before camp sessions begin
    How to Register: Website, Phone Interview, or Email
    Contact: Jade Teal, 303-282-3664, summercamp@rmcsda.org

    Activities: Archery, Art Classes, Baking/Cooking Classes, Basketball, Beeper Ball, Bible Study, Camp Store, Disc Golf, Horseback Riding, Nature Hikes, Rappelling, Rock Wall Climbing, Swimming, Talent Show, and Zipline.

  • 288 West Side Rd, Weld, ME 04285

    Camp Dates:
    Junior (Ages 8-13): June 28-July 5
    Teen (Ages 13-17): July 5-12
    Family 1 (All Ages): July 12-19
    Family 2 (All Ages): July 19-26
    Blind Camp (Ages 9-90): July 26-August 2

    Arrival Time: 4:30 p.m.
    Departure Time: 9:00 a.m.
    Ages: All
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: Yes

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: February 2
    Registration Deadline: July 19
    How to Register: Website
    Contact: Barbara Chase, 207-797-3760, bchase@nnec.org

    Activities: Archery, Art Classes, Baking/Cooking Classes, Banana Boat Rides, Basketball, Bible Study, Board Games, Boating, Camp Store, Disc Golf, Kneeboarding, Nature Hikes, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Talent Show, Tubing, Wakeboarding, and Waterskiing.

  • 8000 Tower Hill Rd, Casper, WY 82601

    Camp Dates:
    Blind Camp (Ages 18-65): July 12-17
    Engage (Ages 8-17): July 19-24

    Arrival Time: 3:00 p.m.
    Departure Time: 1:00 p.m.
    Ages: 8-65
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: Yes

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: March 1
    Registration Deadline: July 11
    How to Register: Website, Phone Interview, or Email
    Contact: Jade Teal, 303-282-3664, summercamp@rmcsda.org

    Activities: Archery, Art Classes, Basketball, Beeper Ball, Bible Study, Camp Store, Horseback Riding, Nature Hikes, Rappelling, Rock Wall Climbing, Swimming, Talent Show, and Zipline.

  • 11287 Eagleview Dr NE, Brainerd, MN 56401

    Camp Dates:
    Camp Abilities (Ages 18+): June 17–21

    Arrival Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Departure Time: 9:00 a.m.
    Ages: 18+
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: No

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: March 2
    Registration Deadline: June 11
    How to Register: Website
    Contact: Amy Bacon, 218-839-3814, nsc@mnsda.com

    Activities: Archery, Art Classes, Banana Boat Rides, Basketball, Beeper Ball, Bible Study, Board Games, Boating, Camp Store, Disc Golf, Horseback Riding, Kneeboarding, Music Classes, Nature Hikes, Rock Wall Climbing, Swimming, Talent Show, Tubing, Wakeboarding, and Waterskiing.

  • 1674 Timber Ridge Rd, Spencer, IN 47460

    Camp Dates:
    Blind Camp (Ages 7+): June 14-21
    Cub (Ages 7-10): June 21-28
    Junior (Ages 10-13): June 28-July 5
    Tween (Ages 13-15): July 5-12
    Teen (Ages 15-17): July 12-19

    Arrival Time: 2:00 p.m.
    Departure Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Ages: 7-65
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: Yes

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: March 1
    Registration Deadline: June 7
    How to Register: Website
    Contact: Trish Thompson, 317-844-6201 x1007, indysdayouth@gmail.com

    Activities: Airplane Rides, Archery, Art Classes, Baking/Cooking Classes, Banana Boat Rides, Basketball, Beeper Ball, Bible Study, Board Games, Boating, Bowling, Camp Store, Horseback Riding, Music Classes, Nature Hikes, Rock Wall Climbing, Swimming, Talent Show, and Zipline.

  • 2999 W. Iron Springs Rd, Prescott, AZ 86305

    Camp Dates:
    Adventurer (Ages 7-9): June 28-July 3
    Junior 1 (Ages 9-12): June 28-July 3
    Junior 2 (Ages 9-12): July 5-10
    Tween (Ages 12-14): July 12-17
    Teen (Ages 14-16): July 19-24

    Arrival Time: 3:00 p.m.
    Departure Time: 10:00 a.m.
    Ages: 7-16
    Child/Teen/Youth (YCIM) Campers Accepted: Yes

    Registration Information:
    Registration Opens: March 5
    Registration Deadline: June 19
    How to Register: Website
    Contact: Melanie Cruz, (480) 991-6777 ext. 148, melaniecruz@azconference.org

    Activities: Archery, Art Classes, Baking/Cooking Classes, Basketball, Camp Store, Go-karts, Horseback Riding, Music Classes, Rock Wall Climbing, Swimming, and Zipline.

Youth Camp Integrated Model (YCIM)

What is YCIM?

NCBC launched the YCIM Pilot Program in 2021 to allow younger campers (typically ages 7–18 but may vary by location) to experience an integrated camp program with sighted peers.

How does YCIM work?

Following parent/guardian and camp director consultation and approval, YCIM campers may attend independently or with similar age/same-gender sighted guide assistance on scholarship through NCBC. The parents or guardians of children or youth who are legally blind are invited to contact participating camps to receive more information, as space is limited. The "one NCBC scholarship per camper per year" rule applies to YCIM program locations. 

For more information, click below to download the "Why Blind Camp?" brochure in your preferred reading format.

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