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Vacation Camp for the Blind or Visually Impaired | Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for the Blind

127 26th St, Avalon, NJ 08202

Eligibility
Children, ages 7 to 15, with a visual impairment, that can be verified with an vision report. Campers must be able to feed, clothe, and bathe themselves with limited assistance. The camp is not equipped to handle campers with a physical handicap that would hinder them walking up and down stairs.
Required documents
Medical/dental records
Hours
Office: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Camps run from Mid Jun to Mid Aug
609-967-7285
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Alternate Phone

609-967-3117
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Fax

610-329-6133
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Main Phone

Application process
Vision report required. Current camper applications can be downloaded from the website in March for the upcoming season. Applications can also be mailed to the camp Director to all eligible campers who have previously attended camp in the last three years. Clients can call the office to have an application mailed to their homes. All camper applications are reviewed by the camp Director for eligibility before confirmation can be given.
Fees
None for children, ages 7 to 15, with a visual impairment
Service area
NJ
Provides a camp for children, ages 7 to 15, with a visual impairment, that can be verified with an eye report. The home is a three story house with no elevator.
Providing organization
Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for the Blind
Provides visually impaired children a vacation with recreational and therapeutic facilities and services.