Mission

The mission, or purpose, of Camp Abilities Utah is to empower children and teens with visual impairments to be physically active and productive members of their schools, towns, cities, and communities, as well as to improve the health and well-being of people with sensory impairments. 

Currently, there are 29 Camp Abilities across the United States and the World! Efforts are also under way to create new camps!!

Camp Abilities Utah is a rigorous overnight Educational Summer Sports Camp for youth with visual impairments.

• AGES: 10-21 yrs old

• Overnight for 3 nights 4 days @Ogden USDB campus

  • Day only option (9am-4pm) available

  • Campers will sleep in the Ogden Campus Residential Buildings and all activities will be on the USDB Campus and in the Ogden Area

• There is no fee for this camp

• No transportation provided to and from camp

• Students learn blind-specific, P.E., and recreational sports

• Targeted social interaction skill building opportunities in a supported environment

• Targeted independent living skills practice in a supported environment

• Exposure to sports and recreation organizations in Utah

• Students make a connection to active choices and healthy lifestyles

• Students establish friendships with visually impaired peers in Utah