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National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch

National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch

Free summer camp for blind and visually impaired children and teens at Glacier View Ranch in Colorado.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, christianrecord.org/member-services/camps/camps.html, loads successfully and details the National Camps for Blind Children program. This program offers free, week-long overnight camps for blind and visually impaired individuals across various locations, including Glacier View Ranch in Colorado. The camps are run by Christian Record Services, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1899, indicating a church-affiliated owner type. The website lists activities such as swimming, hiking, horseback riding, and crafts, adapted for participants. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the site, nor specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Google reviews for 'Christian Record Services, Inc.' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments highlighting the organization's valuable services for the blind community. Social media handles found are @christianrecord on Instagram and ChristianRecordServices on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–19

National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–19
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 8748 CO-7, Ward, CO 80481
  • Phone: 402-488-0981
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: CRS will sponsor one camp per camper per summer camp season. USD.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch

What ages does National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch accept?
National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch is open to children ages 9–19. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch cost?
National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. CRS will sponsor one camp per camper per summer camp season. USD. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch's hours?
National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch?
National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch provide lunch?
Yes — National Camps for Blind Children - Glacier View Ranch includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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