Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children
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Free overnight summer camp for blind and visually impaired children ages 7 to 15, operating since 1972 from a residential home two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean in Avalon. Over eight weeks between mid-June and mid-August the home hosts 16 campers per week, all expenses paid; eligibility requires a visual impairment verified by an eye report. Days center on shore excursions and adaptive recreation: sailing at the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, speedboat rides, crabbing, paddle-wheeler trips, bike rides through Avalon, and outings to the Cape May County Park and Zoo and Morey's Piers.
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★★★★★HannahI just realized I hadn't added any text to my review so here goes nothin'! The Diller Home is amazing! went there in 2024 and 2023 (and now 2025!) All the activities such as yard games, the beach and going to a water park, and more, are really enjoyable, Atmosphere is always so hype and everyone there both campers and counselors are amazing! Would highly recommend! A little note for future campers. Cell phones are allowed but only at certain times of the day and you can't keep a phone with you overnight. This threw me for a loop when I found out last minute and wouldn't want the same to happen to you all😎 it's so worth it though!
★Inez WI wish I would’ve have reviewed this place years ago. My daughter attended here for a few hours. She called me crying profusely the same day I dropped her off. My daughter is legally blind, meaning, she has some vision. A camp counselor was “checking” on her in the shower. She was 14/15 at the time. She has all of her mental capacities and has been bathing independently since she was 6. But this counselor opened the shower curtain to “check” on her. She immediately covered her privates with her hands and said she was fine. The counselor did it again, but this time my daughter grabbed the curtain to hide her body. The counselor tried to pull the curtain away from her. I picked up my daughter immediately and informed the heads of the program that did NOTHING. No remorse, only excuses about how some children in the program need help washing up. I stated my daughter is neurotypical, and I even work with kids with Autism and I DO NOT watch them shower. DO NOT send your children here. I honestly should have reported them.
★★★★★KellyMy daughter when with her God sister this year her first time really being away from home and she had a great time she said everyone was wonderful she had so much fun she made lots of new friends. This is a Experience she will never forget and she just got home a d is already ask about visiting next year. I Kelly Edwards and Lizzy Edwards my daughter thanks everyone for a great and wonderful week
★★★★★Tntboom 818The Helen L. Diller vacation home for blind children is an amazing place for your visually impaired kids to go and meet other people like them and enjoy fun activities. I have made the best bonds and memories there and I would like other kids to have the same experience I did.
★★★★★James NashThe people and organization that host this gem, are without a doubt true unsung giants of the American ideal of giving. Most of us talk the talk. The Diller Organization walks the walk. My family's greatest THANKS to all concerned.