beacon lodge camp
Camp ConnXions
ConnXions (Formerly Visually Impaired)
6 Days
This session is designed and adapted to maximize fun and adventure for individuals with vision loss. Vision requirement — 20/70 in better eye with best correction. Children may not be physically aggressive or verbally abusive to themselves or others.
Children with dual diagnoses may be accepted upon review or based on previous attendance. They must be independent in all aspects of daily living skills and continent. Staff will provide appropriate mobility assistance, dining hall assistance, and verbal prompting when needed. But, children must have the ability to self-bathe, dress, feed, follow directions, rules, and policies.
This sessions operates on a 1:6 counselor to camper ratio.
2026 Session Dates:
June 27 - July 2, 2026
2026 Registration Due Dates:
July 17, 2026
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Registration Fee
$100
Non-Refundable Fee
Resident Camp Fee
$1,200
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Through a Camper's Eyes
Meet Riley, who came to ConnXions as a curious 12-year-old adjusting to gradual vision loss over the past few years. Through swimming excellence, adaptive archery lessons, and sharing their guitar music around evening campfires, Riley discovered that "every step's an adventure" when you're surrounded by people who understand the journey. Riley's story shows how determination and natural storytelling can turn uncertainty into confident mentorship.