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Summer Experience Camp

 

Presented by AAA – The Auto Club GroupAAA – The Auto Club Group logo

Summer Experience Camp will be going virtual again this year! Teens 14–17 are invited to join us for this exciting week of activities in June. Find out more about Virtual Summer Experience Camp and sign up today!

We had to make the decision to postpone on-campus Summer Experience Camp for spring 2021. Summer Experience Camp 2022 (June 26–July 2, 2022) applications will be available in late August 2021. The application deadline will be Friday, April 1, 2022.

Summer Experience 2022 (June 26–July 2, 2022) applications will be available in late August 2021 & application deadline will be Friday, April 1, 2022.

This free program combines fun activities with exploring mobility options like guide dog travel, discovering leadership skills and building friendships with peers facing similar challenges. Campers receive a free HumanWare GPS to help increase their travel independence. They also have the opportunity to learn about living and working with a guide dog.

GPS devices for our campers are generously donated by: HumanWare logo

Virtual Summer Experience Camp

Presented by AAA – The Auto Club Group

June 21‒25, 2021

Teens 14‒17 years old in the U.S. and Canada can expect an awesome lineup of virtual activities. Just like our traditional camp, we will be exploring mobility options like guide dog travel, building leadership skills and developing relationships with peers. Find out more about Virtual Summer Experience Camp.

No Limits

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Two days after her 16th birthday, Ashley Eisenmenger came to Leader Dog for the first time for Summer Experience Camp. What followed was a week of new experiences that changed her life. ... Read More

"Amazing Experience"

A fireman assists teenager Brock with holding a fire hose that is spraying water

My son, Brock Ewing, attended your summer camp and he enjoyed it to the fullest! I was so pleased by your staff, activities planned, and how clean and nice the campus was. The staff was so caring and sweet ... Read More

An Instructor's Perspective

An adult woman, sitting in front, and a teenage girl ride a tandem bike on a sunny day on a road in front of trees and bushes. Both are smiling

It’s amazing how a group of kids who have never met before can become close friends within a matter of days. They quickly build bonds and support one another, constantly cheering and pushing each other to try new things. ... Read More