Testimonials
Camp was spectacular! It was so good to see the growth in the returning campers, the zeal with which they approached all the activities, the increased socialization, and the humor! This is one of most exciting projects we've worked with - to see such profound growth and excitement, and awareness of one's capabilities--so empowering for kids and for their teachers, too.
Alayne Dolson, Director, VSA Arts
Camp Eureka! sing-a-long with camp musician, Chip Jasmin.
Camp Eureka! is making the dream come true that blind kids can experience natural history on equal footing with their sighted peers. The campers get more than the usual camping experience. They learn to believe in themselves as whole human beings who can do most anything they set their minds to doing. Way to go!
Jim Marks, President, Missoula Branch of the Montana Association for the Blind; Director of Disability Services, University of Montana
Thanks again for putting together an awesome camp and giving the kids such a wonderful experience!
Parent
Campers discover native plants in the uplands of the Bitterroot Valley with botanist, Peter Lesica.
Wow! What a wonderful camp. Lauren absolutely raved about everything! It's amazing the friendships that can grow in just one week. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and dedication. She really had a fantastic time!
Gwen Byer, Hope in Montana, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
I think the best camp experience for me was getting to know other campers. All of the campers were really nice and funny and they each had great personalities. It was a chance for me to learn more about how other people who are in similar situations learn to keep up with everyone else. I think that all of us were able to connect in a short period of time and that’s pretty cool.
camper
I enjoyed meeting new people. It was neat to see other people that had problems with their eyes. I liked swimming in the very, very cold lake. We all got into a water fight and everyone was screaming. It was so much fun! I learned how to use a cane. I used it through the airport coming home and I have taught my classmates how to use it.
camper
The thing I enjoyed most about Camp Eureka! was the mock trial. Another fun thing I liked was the hunt for the ice cream on Wild Horse Island. Even though we did lose, it was still a good experience to trip over grass, go sprawling down hills, and laugh at yourself. Ok, fine, the thing I loved most about camp was dunking Dan! Camp was great this year and I can't wait to be a mentor!
camper
Thanks again for such a positive, wonderful camp experience! I think you’ve created a vision-impaired-rights educator and activist!! She is going to show them all just what she can accomplish.
parent
Dr. Erick Greene shows a camper how to hold a songbird.
Camp Eureka! is everything a camp for blind children should be. This is the camp in Montana for blind children.
Barb Rolf, Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Vision Outreach Coordinator for the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind
Articles
- Natural Symphony - Camp Takes Blind Kids into the Wild Missoulian 6/22/2005
- Bringing New Vision to the Bitter Root Nag News Volume 30, Issue 7 (Bitterroot Back Country Horsemen) 7/15/2005
- Camp Eureka: Young Scientists Explore Montana Wetlands Voice of the Nation's Blind 9/14/05
- New Worldview: Camp Eureka! Encourages Blind Children to Explore Independence Missoulian 6/20/2006
- Camp Eureka! Explores Bitterroot River Bitterroot Star 6/28/2006
- The World is Still Magic Woman's World Magazine 7/25/2006
- Camping for the Blind American Profile 05/03/2007
- Blind Children on the Move in Montana – Camp Eureka! 2007 The Observer 11/2007