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2773 North Flannery Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Phone: 225.275.1200
Toll-Free: 888.792.0163
123 State Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504.899.4501
Toll-Free: 888.792.0163
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Lighthouse Summer Camp

Several children work intently as a group to figure out how to erect a complex wood project.

The Lighthouse offers a unique 6-week summer camp to provide an outlet for fun and creative play.   All blind or visually impaired youth between the ages of 6 and 22 are welcome to join.  Camp activities include:

  • Swimming
  • Arts and crafts
  • Cooking
  • Technology training
  • Fun with music
  • Yoga

And much more...

Two campers and a volunteer relax at the Lake Front with their fishing poles, waiting for a tug on the line.Click on the links below to view some of our Summer Camp activities:

- Daily Living Skills Training
- Indoor Fun
- Outdoor Fun
- Crafts
- Special Outings
- Sports

 

 


Teens also participate in creative learning modules to enrich their social and academic skills.  Activities focus on developing important life skills, career exploration, guest mentoring, and discovery tasks to build character and prepare them for their future as young

.  An Instructor reviews safety techniques for using the oven as an eager child carefully removes hot cookies from the over. A child practices her mobility skills suing her white cane with help from and instructor. Two children wearing headphones listen to the computer as they develop their Internet skills using screen reader and screen magnification software.

 

Daily Living Skills Training

Building confidence is the key to success. Developing skills to enhance mobility, computer use, and cooking are just a few of the daily living skills we highlight to promote independence.

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A group of campers enjoy a rousing game of BINGO with large print and Braille cards. An instructor teaches a couple of enthusiastic campers how to create music with the piano, guitar, and bongo drums. A group of energetic kids boogie down during a dance session.

 

Indoor Fun

There's plenty of laughter and fun with friends at The Lighthouse Camp. Games, music, and dancing are just a few of the indoor activities that our campers enjoy.

 

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Two campers relax as they ride the waves on a sailboat. A life guard stands by enjoying the fresh air. A camper's white cane can be seen as he and a volunteer steer their paddle boat under a quaint bridge in the beautiful City Park Lagoon. Two campers and a volunteer enjoy spinning around in a colorful amusement park ride. An instructor stands by with pride as an excited camper rides a horse for the first time.

 

Outdoor Fun

Lighthouse campers go wild in the outdoors with trips to City Park, Audubon Stables, and Lake Pontchartrain for unforgettable fun in the sun with paddle boats, amusement rides, horseback riding, and even sailing.

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A smiling camper creates colorful jewelry with hand blown glass beads. Campers focus intensely on painting designs on ceramic cups. A volunteer oversees a bonsi project with well focused camper.

 

Crafts

Creativity is a key component of Lighthouse Camp.  Kid-friendly crafts include:  ceramics, beading, bonsai, and more.

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Excited campers and Lighthouse summer camp staff pose at the Saints training facility in front of the Lombardi trophy and with a Saints player. A volunteer assists campers with choosing items from the local flee market.

 

Special Outings

There's always a new adventure waiting for Lighthouse campers.  Whether it is a visit to a popular local attraction or a chance to meet an NFL football star, campers are given the opportunity to have unique experiences with a New Orleans flair each year.

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A camper enjoys playing basketball with a ball containing a beeping device. A volunteer helps a camper bowl with the assistance of a ramp. Campers laugh and splash at colorful, festive indoor pool facility. A smiling camper rides side by side with a volunteer on a tandem 3 wheel bike.

 

 

 

Sports

Sports rule summer fun at The Lighthouse Camp.  Swimming, biking, basketball, putt-putt, and more are provided to exercise the mind, body, and spirit.

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