Camp Bloomfield

Camp Bloomfield
Slogan	Junior Blind's Camp Bloomfield provides children and youth who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled with a natural and safe environment to develop self-esteem, build independence and fully experience the joys of the great outdoors.
Location	Malibu, California, U.S.
Coordinates	34°04′32″N 118°55′31″W / 34.075448°N 118.925178°W / 34.075448; -118.925178Coordinates: 34°04′32″N 118°55′31″W / 34.075448°N 118.925178°W / 34.075448; -118.925178
Opened	1958
Operating season	Summer sessions June - August, other activities offered year-round
Website	http://www.juniorblind.org/

Camp Bloomfield is a 45-acre (180,000 m²) campground in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu, California, United States. In 1958, Henry Bloomfield purchased the land, donating its use to Junior Blind of America for a camp for children and youth who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled. The largest of its kind in the Western United States, Camp Bloomfield serves hundreds of campers and family members free of charge each summer and is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).

Activities

Activities at camp include:

Beach Trips
Campfire Skits and Activities
Fishing
Group Discussions for Learning
High Ropes Course
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Interaction with Animal Life
Learning to Care for Self and Others
Learning About Responsibility and Leadership
Overnight Camping in Teepees
Swimming

Facts

In 1985, Camp Bloomfield was featured in the film Mask, which told the true story of former Camp Bloomfield counselor Rocky Dennis.
Camp Bloomfield is the largest camp serving those who are blind or visually impaired the Western United States.

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