Abstract:
It is the object of this paper to propose the establishment of a program to serve a portion of this population not easily handled by other camps, which would provide an outdoor experience that might otherwise be missed. The program proposed would serve visually and hearing impaired youth. Limits in facilities prevent the inclusion of orthopedically handicapped campers although as such facilities will soon be available it is hoped that this population will not be overlooked in the future of such a program. Blind and deaf campers, however, can be served within these limits with an increased staff whose orientation is toward campers with special needs.It is a second consideration of the program that relatively few similar camp programs for the blind and deaf exist in the central Indiana area. Such a lack suggests that this program may provide opportunities for those in the area with limited transportation.
