Welcome to Camp Abilities Tucson 2013!
Teaming with the Evermor Foundation and Many Community Partners

What is Camp Abilities Tucson?

Camp Abilities is a privately funded comprehensive developmental sports camp for children in middle and high school who are blind, deaf-blind or multiply disabled. The camp provides a 1:1 instructional situation for each child., as well as adapted sporting and recreational activities for 30 participants with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. They vary in socio-economic status, ethnic background and level of skills and abilities. 

We strive to empower children with sensory impairments and multiple disabilities to be physically active and successful members of their schools and communities. Because children with visual impairments have been shown to have lower levels of health-related physical fitness than their peers, Camp Abilities Tucson plays a vital role in reinforcing each child’s self-esteem and confidence in their ability to master specific sports, recreational and social activities. These are often overlooked in the education and home environment and Camp Abilities Tucson may be the only opportunity some of these children have to participate in athletic activities.

What is the Evermor Foundation?

The Evermor Foundation is committed to helping young adults with visual impairments explore opportunities and optimize their potential in all aspects of life. Sports education programs like Camp abilities help students achievetheir personal physical fitness goals and develop socialization skills with peers and instructors within a positive environment.

Our Experienced Staff

The camp counselors are pooled from physical education, special education, and vision programs, (both undergraduate and graduate) from across the United States.  Counselors are also trained individuals in the fields of vision, physical education, adapted physical education, deaf education, teacher certification, and physical therapy. 

Expansion Efforts

Dr. Lauren Lieberman designed the Camp Abilities concept and established the first camp in 1996 at The College at Brockport in upstate New York.  In addition to Camp Abilities, Tucson, there are also active camps in West Chester, PA; Columbus, GA, Brockport, NY; Long Island, NY; Houston, TX; Merrick, MD; Andover, CT; Anchorage, AK; Mayaguez, Puerto Rico; Toronto, Canado; Ireland; Portugal; and Costa Rice.  As concern for the nation’s youth physical education rises, so does the recognition for the need of individualized programs for children with disabilities. In recognition of this need, efforts are under way to create new camps in Ohio, Guatemala, and India.  With continued support from generous donors and contributions from various private organizations, Camp Abilities Tucson became the 3rd active camp in the United States. For more information about other camps designed in the concept of Camp Abilities, visit: http://www.campabilitiesbrockport.org/othercamps