Christian Record Services/National Camps for Blind Children

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4444 South 52nd Street
PO Box 6097 (68506)
Lincoln, NE 68516

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(402) 488-0981 Main
(402) 488-1902 TTY
(402) 488-7582 Fax
info@christianrecord.org Email

Operating Agency: Christian Record Services/National Camps for Blind Chil
Agency Type: Private Non-Profit
Person in charge: Larry Pitcher President
Hours of operation: 7:30AM-5:30PM, MON-THURS Central Standard Time
Fees: No charge for service.
Eligibility requirements: Deaf or legally blind.
Intake Procedure: Telephone referral.
Area Served: National organization

About the program:
Provides free Christian publications and programs for persons with visual or hearing impairments. LANGUAGES: Sign language (video tapes and summer camping programs) Easy Reading English (for the deaf) magazines, books, newsletter Spanish - magazine in large print. PROGRAM PROVIDES CAMPING EXPERIENCE AT WELL-EQUIPPED SITES OFFERING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, TRAINED STAFF, INSURANCE COVERAGE AND ADAPTED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. **SERVICES**: PL-700 -PARTICIPATORY RECREATION PL-700.080 -BASEBALL PARTICIPATION PL-700.460 -GYMNASTICS PARTICIPATION PL-700.500 -HIKING PARTICIPATION PL-700.880 -SWIMMING PARTICIPATION PL-640.150 -CAMPING PL-640.150-70 -RESIDENT CAMPING PL-740 -RECREATION INSTRUCTION PL-700.080 -BASEBALL INSTRUCTION PL-640.150 -CAMPING INSTRUCTION PL-700.460 -GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTION PL-700.500 -HIKING INSTRUCTION PL-700.880 -SWIMMING INSTRUCTION ADDITIONAL EXPLANATORY COMMENTS- NUMBERS BEFORE COMMENTS RELATE TO ROMAN NUMERALS IDENTIFYING SECTIONS OF THE BODY OF THIS REPORT. 1. DIRECTORY INFORMATION- SERVICE HOURS- CAMPS ARE HELD FOR ONE WEEK IN THE SUMMER AT VARIOUS LOCA- TIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. WINTER CAMP IS HELD IN MARCH IN GRANBY, COLORADO. 2. ELIGIBILITY FACTORS- MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS RESTRICTIONS- THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL LEGALLY BLIND PERSONS. 3. FINANCIAL POLICY- THE CAMPING PROGRAM IS FREE. PARENTS OR GUARDIANS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE CAMP SITE. 6. SERVICES PROVIDED- CAMPS ARE SCHEDULED AT WELL-EQUIPPED SITES CHOSEN FOR THEIR  STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND LOCATION. SPECIAL SAFETY PRE- CAUTIONS ARE TAKEN FOR ALL ACTIVITIES. ALL CAMPS HAVE ADEQUATE INSURANCE COVERAGE. THE CAMP STAFF RECEIVES INSTRUCTION IN WORKING WITH BLIND CAMPERS. ADAPTED RECREATION SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING, CANOEING, SWIMMING, WATER SKIING, ARCHERY, BEEPER BASEBALL, SAILING, CRAFTS, AND TOUCH-AND-FEEL-TRAIL HIKING IS PROVIDED. YOUTH CAMP SERVES AGES 9 THROUGH 19. ADULT CAMPS SERVE THOSE AGE 20 AND UP. WINTER CAMP SERVES AGES 14 THROUGH 25 8. AGENCY CHARACTERISTICS- SOURCE OF FUNDS- CONTRIBUTIONS FORM A LARGE PART OF THE CAMPS' FUNDING. ACCREDITATION- NATIONAL CAMPS FOR BLIND CHILDREN IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION AND CHRISTIAN CAMPING INTERNATIONAL.