A week-long Educational Sports Camp Children with Visual Impairments
Summer 2023 Dates: June 25-July 1
Sports & Activities
Camp Abilities Brockport is a sports and recreation camp for children and teens who have visual or hearing impairments. As a result, many sports-related activities are offered that are both educational and exhilarating. On this page you can read about all of the very enjoyable activities at camp.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Campers get the opportunity to canoe and/or kayak on the Erie Canal, which is within walking distance of The College at Brockport. The aquatics staff is on duty during activities in the canal.
Campers get the opportunity to canoe and/or kayak on the Erie Canal, which is within walking distance of The College at Brockport. The aquatics staff is on duty during activities in the canal.
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the main activities that athletes will participate in throughout the week, by getting comfortable sitting or standing on the board. Athletes will work towards being independent on the board while out on the Erie Canal by practicing all of the different strokes.
Stand-up paddle boarding is one of the main activities that athletes will participate in throughout the week, by getting comfortable sitting or standing on the board. Athletes will work towards being independent on the board while out on the Erie Canal by practicing all of the different strokes.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics takes place in the afternoon at the university in their gymnastic training facility. Campers are given the opportunity to participate in all women's & men's competitive gymnastics events while learning basic skills. Campers are also given the chance to jump in the foam pit, which has repeatedly been shown to be their favorite gymnastics activity.
Gymnastics takes place in the afternoon at the university in their gymnastic training facility. Campers are given the opportunity to participate in all women's & men's competitive gymnastics events while learning basic skills. Campers are also given the chance to jump in the foam pit, which has repeatedly been shown to be their favorite gymnastics activity.
Rollerblading
Rollerblading is one of the evening activities the campers can participate in, which is held on campus in between the dorms. Campers and counselors may choose to participate in this recreational activity to challenge their balance and agility. Roller blades and appropriate protective gear is provided.
Rollerblading is one of the evening activities the campers can participate in, which is held on campus in between the dorms. Campers and counselors may choose to participate in this recreational activity to challenge their balance and agility. Roller blades and appropriate protective gear is provided.
Tandem Biking
Tandem biking is one of the camp's morning activities. Campers are able to choose to ride an individual bike or tandem bike. Campers learn bike safety and awareness before riding bikes around a course in the parking lot.
Tandem biking is one of the camp's morning activities. Campers are able to choose to ride an individual bike or tandem bike. Campers learn bike safety and awareness before riding bikes around a course in the parking lot.
Beep Baseball
Beep baseball is played outside of the Tuttle Athletic Building on the Special Olympics Field and is part of the morning session. Beep baseball teaches the campers the rules, base running, fielding the ball, and batting. Some campers have been chosen to perform an exhibition game during the pre-game of the Rochester Red Wings baseball game in Rochester, NY.
Beep baseball is played outside of the Tuttle Athletic Building on the Special Olympics Field and is part of the morning session. Beep baseball teaches the campers the rules, base running, fielding the ball, and batting. Some campers have been chosen to perform an exhibition game during the pre-game of the Rochester Red Wings baseball game in Rochester, NY.
Goalball
Goalball takes place in the Tuttle Gymnasium and is part of the afternoon session. Goalball is a Paralympic sport specific to children with visual impairments. Children are taught rules, diving to block a ball & rolling a ball to score a goal during camp instruction.
Goalball takes place in the Tuttle Gymnasium and is part of the afternoon session. Goalball is a Paralympic sport specific to children with visual impairments. Children are taught rules, diving to block a ball & rolling a ball to score a goal during camp instruction.
High Ropes Course
With the supervision of a certified High Ropes course specialist, athletes will work on three different courses that are suspended high above the ground. They are harnessed in and have an opportunity to try the following courses: The Log, The Multi-Vine, and Pirates Crossing.
With the supervision of a certified High Ropes course specialist, athletes will work on three different courses that are suspended high above the ground. They are harnessed in and have an opportunity to try the following courses: The Log, The Multi-Vine, and Pirates Crossing.
Swimming
Swimming is split into 2 sessions, with 5 aquatic instructors supervising instruction during the swimming session. Campers are placed into groups according to their present level of swimming ability. Throughout the week they practice improving their swimming skills and have the opportunity to try new things they may have never been able to do before. Swimmers are encouraged to work towards achieving Red Cross swimming level skill cards.
Swimming is split into 2 sessions, with 5 aquatic instructors supervising instruction during the swimming session. Campers are placed into groups according to their present level of swimming ability. Throughout the week they practice improving their swimming skills and have the opportunity to try new things they may have never been able to do before. Swimmers are encouraged to work towards achieving Red Cross swimming level skill cards.
Track & Field
During track & field athletes learn different running techniques to use such as sighted guide, a guide wire, and tether. Athletes are encouraged to choose a technique that is most comfortable for them while they work on their cardiovascular endurance each day. Athletes are also given the opportunity to throw the shot put, discus, javelin, and participate in the long jump.
During track & field athletes learn different running techniques to use such as sighted guide, a guide wire, and tether. Athletes are encouraged to choose a technique that is most comfortable for them while they work on their cardiovascular endurance each day. Athletes are also given the opportunity to throw the shot put, discus, javelin, and participate in the long jump.
Showdown
Showdown is a fast-moving sport originally designed for people with a visual impairment, but you don't have to be blind to play! Showdown was brought to Camp Abilities Brockport by Conny Nygren from Sweden. Showdown is an evening activity for our campers and counselors to enjoy.
Showdown is a fast-moving sport originally designed for people with a visual impairment, but you don't have to be blind to play! Showdown was brought to Camp Abilities Brockport by Conny Nygren from Sweden. Showdown is an evening activity for our campers and counselors to enjoy.
Horseback Riding
Horses are brought in from Clarkson Rodeo Days. Horseback riding is one of the evening activities the campers may choose to participate in during camp.
Horses are brought in from Clarkson Rodeo Days. Horseback riding is one of the evening activities the campers may choose to participate in during camp.