CAMP ABILITIES WORLD

09/12/2026

CAMP REWIND: 🏕️ Camp Webber 2026 was one to remember!

From archery 🏹 and canoeing 🚣 to beep baseball ⚾, 5-a-side soccer ⚽, swimming 🏊, and Native Youth Olympics, this year’s campers packed the week with activities, challenges, and plenty of fun.

They made the most of every moment at Camp Birchwood, whether we were exploring, competing, learning new skills, or dancing in the rain, campers continued to show up ready for the next adventure.

A huge thank you to all of the campers, families, specialists, staff, volunteers, and supporters who helped make Camp Webber 2026 such a great week. They can’t wait to do it all again next year!

Want to join them next year? Check out their website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/campwebber or email them at their new address at [email protected]

Photos include a group photo of coaches and athletes in pink shirts and athletes and coaches sitting in canoes smiling, and an athlete laughing in a canoe with a coach. Additional photos include an athlete shooting a bow and arrow in archery, a group photo of coaches and athletes standing in a circle with their white canes pointed towards the center, and an individual hitting a ball off a tee. Final photos include an athlete smiling and walking through a puddle and two athletes playing blind soccer.

Center for Movement, Health, & Disability

09/03/2026

Camp Abilities California hosted by 36 campers over 3 weeks and had an amazing time! Located in Fremont, CA and hosted by the California School for the Blind, the athletes learned how to skateboard, fence, and tandem bike. Camp Abilities World supported Camp Abilities California with a grant which helped them secure a shirt and hat for all athletes, assist with securing sport partners, and snacks throughout the day! A huge thank you to Go Go Skateboarding , San Francisco Fencing Academy, and Freemont Schwinn for helping their athletes have a great experience! Congratulations on 15 days of programming this summer CA California 🥳🎉🛹🤺🚲

Photos include a coach and athlete smiling next to a tandem bike with the coach holding up double peace signs. Additional photos include two individuals fencing each other and an athlete learning how to drop into a ramp with a an instructor holding their board. Last photos are an athlete smiling holding up two peace signs on a skateboard and an athlete riding on a skateboard with their cane helping to navigate in front of them.

08/22/2026

CAMP REWIND: Camp Abilities Long Beach blasted off in April 2026 for their second year of camp hosted by Long Beach State APE! They were one of the 8 lucky camps to receive a Camp Abilities World grant and used their funds to purchase goalball equipment. The sport was introduced by Dr. Nicole Kirk who is a professor from the University of Georgia and the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes - USABA Women's Goalball Coach. Many of their athletes had never tried goalball before, so it was a perfect opportunity to expand their horizons! The camp partners with the Los Angeles Unified School District to host athletes as CALB's mission is to support students with sensory impairments participate in physical activity. 25 athletes, 30 volunteers, and 1 full day of making memories for a lifetime! Congratulations on another successful year Camp Abilities Long Beach and look forward to seeing all the amazing things you do next year!

Photos include a group photo of athletes and coaches, athletes learning how to block in goalball, and an athlete throwing the ball. The additional photos are two coaches and staff smiling wearing their black and yellow CALB tie dye shirts.

08/15/2026

Did you hear? Our very own Camp Abilities World Board Member, Evan Schwerbrock, became the first blind person to lift the The Dinnie Stones in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Weighing a total of 733 pounds, Evan has trained for months and knocked out his goal earlier this month! He says, "Why do I love doing this stuff? First, I love lifting rocks. Secondly, it helps build up the rest of the blind community and shows the rest of society what we are truly capable of." We are so proud of you and appreciate you advocating for Camp Abilities World and other Camp Abilities. Check out Evan's lift on his IG at or Facebook and TikTok at Cane and Able Fitness.

08/04/2026

Here's a heartwarming story we wanted to share with you.

Henry is an 11-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a rare genetic disorder that causes the gradual loss of vision. For Henry, this progression has been unusually fast, and he is already losing much of the limited vision he has left. At just 11 years old, Henry has already begun preparing for a world where his vision will be very limited. As a result, efforts are being made to help Henry see and experience all the things on his bucket list and beyond.

His mom's Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DbLSLiUFlYn/?img_index=1) highlights a visit to a Banana Ball game, made possible by none other than CAS President, Jim Edwards, and helping Henry experience the fun of a highly energetic and entertaining day of "baseball."

For more information, on Henry's vision journey, check out his GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-henry-see-the-world-before-his-vision-fades?

07/23/2026

Camp Rewind: Camp Abilities New Jersey at Rowan University had a successful summer camp at the end of June 2026 and we're trying to catch up with all the fun! Their athletes learned a variety of sports and recreational activities each day in Glassboro, NJ at Rowan University! Congratulations on another successful summer and look forward to see your Fall and Spring events.

Photos include a group photo of all the athletes, coaches, and staff, an athlete pulling a block out of giant Jenga, a coach supporting an athlete's arm while they walk across a high mat, and athletes and coaches playing football. Additional photos include two coaches assisting an athlete getting onto a skateboard wearing a helmet and skateboard and a coach helping an athlete learn how to squat with a weighted bar.

06/16/2026

A big good luck to Colorado Blind Youth Adventures - Camp Abilities Colorado who launches their first Camp Abilities ever today! We know it’s been years in the making and sending you all the positive vibes as your athletes arrive today! Camp Abilities Colorado is another camp we supported with a Camp Abilities World grant and we can’t wait to see their adventures 🍀🥳👏

Today, some of our amazing staff and volunteers gathered for team building and a chance to get to know one another before our athletes arrive. Their energy, dedication, and passion for creating an unforgettable experience are already shining through.

We can't wait to welcome our athletes tomorrow and kick off a week filled with adventure, friendship, confidence-building, and fun. From paddle boarding and hiking to goalball, swimming, rock climbing, and more, it's going to be an incredible week!

Thank you to all of our staff and volunteers who are helping make Camp Abilities Colorado possible. Tomorrow the real adventure begins! 💙💛

06/15/2026

The camp world was busy this past week as Camp Abilities Tucson had a sun-filled week in Arizona for their 2026 camp! It looked like the athletes and coaches had a lot of fun with their photos and videos posted on their page. We were proud to support Camp Abilities Tucson through awarding them funds for athlete scholarships as part of their Camp Abilities World grant! We know it wasn't easy to plan for a venue change and congratulations on another great year!

06/15/2026

Congratulations Camp Abilities Four Corners who finished their 2026 camp this past week too! They had a full week of adventures and fun and we are proud to have supported them with a Camp Abilities World grant to support their river rafting trip. You can catch their highlights from the week on their social media! Great job CA Four Corners!

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Camp Abilities Iowa for another successful year! We were thrilled to have helped out the program in our first grant cycle and loved the photos and videos you posted throughout the week. To learn more about their camp, you can visit Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired on social media!