Leo Carrillo State Beach (CA Parks Funded)

Leo Carrillo State Beach (CA Parks Funded)

HFS 2 Night 3 Days Camping Trip
Leo Carrillo State Beach White Cane Camping (California Parks Funded)

🌲🏞️ Hearts For Sight September White Cane Camping Trip Invitation! 🏞️🌲

Join us for a remarkable outdoor adventure designed exclusively for individuals who are blind or visually impaired! The Hearts For Sight White Cane camping trip offers a unique and inclusive experience, providing participants with an opportunity to embrace nature, conquer challenges, and cultivate vital skills while fostering independence and self-confidence.

During this three-day camping trip, you’ll be actively involved in various aspects of camping, including setting up and breaking down tents, cooking meals, set up and clean up after meals, and acquiring fundamental outdoor skills like wilderness first aid and Leave No Trace principles. This immersive experience will empower you to discover new abilities and create lasting memories.

Lunce around table at camping

On Saturday morning, we will set out on a series of activities, perhaps even embarking on an adventurous hike around the campground. As the afternoon unfolds, a generous amount of time will be at our disposal to relax and relish the serene beauty of the sandy shores at Leo Carrillo State Beach.

Rest assured, Hearts for Sight and a California state program will provide all necessary equipment and food, ensuring a worry-free experience. You only need to bring your personal gear and, most importantly, a sense of fun and adventure! Please note that transportation to the campsite, located between Malibu and Oxnard, will be arranged individually. 🆓 No charge for participation and 📣 Space is extremely limited

If the prospect of participating in the HFS White Cane camping trip and embarking on this extraordinary journey fills you with excitement, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us via email at hearts4sight@gmail.com. As you compose your email, please share a succinct overview of your reasons for wanting to join this remarkable camp. Feel free to mention whether this would be your inaugural experience or if you possess prior camping exposure. Subsequent to receiving your email, a dedicated HFS team member will promptly contact you to arrange an interview and provide orientation details.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and forge lifelong friendships. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Camping trip where VIPs (visually impaired persons) can immerse themselves in community science programs which leverage their knowledge and abilities and use them to empower the learner to directly contribute to the conservation and protection of Leo Carrillo State Park, as well as natural areas in their own communities. VIPs will have opportunities to combine mobility training and sensory awareness with explorations of the park’s beaches, backcountry, and Historic District, all while integrating scientific topics like oceanography and ecology.

Additional information will be provided as the date gets closer. Please email or call HFS staff if interested.

VOLUNTEERS

🌲🏞️ Hearts For Sight September White Cane Camping Trip Invitation! 🏞️🌲

Are you interested in making a meaningful impact and being a part of an incredible outdoor adventure? We invite you to join us as a sighted volunteer for the Hearts For Sight White Cane camping trip! This three-day excursion is specifically designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired, offering a unique and inclusive experience that fosters independence, self-confidence, and an appreciation for nature.

During the camping trip, visually impaired participants will actively engage in various aspects of camping, including setting up and breaking down tents, cooking meals, set up and clean up after meals, and acquiring essential outdoor skills such as wilderness first aid and Leave No Trace principles. Your role as a volunteer is to provide sighted assistance to our VIPs and the group as a whole. By being a camp buddy or partner, you can enhance the immersive experience and help our VIP participants discover new abilities while creating lasting memories.

On Saturday morning, we will set out on a series of activities, perhaps even embarking on an adventurous hike around the campground. As the afternoon unfolds, a generous amount of time will be at our disposal to relax and relish the serene beauty of the sandy shores at Leo Carrillo State Beach.

Rest assured, Hearts for Sight and a California state program will provide all necessary equipment and food, ensuring a worry-free experience. You only need to bring your personal gear and, most importantly, a sense of fun and adventure! Additionally, one of the ways you can assist Hearts For Sight is by helping with carpooling or transporting one of our VIP campers to and from the campsite. Carpooling arrangements will be discussed and identified during a meeting prior to the weekend. Participation in this incredible opportunity is free of charge, but please note that space is extremely limited.

If the prospect of participating in the Hearts For Sight White Cane camping trip fills you with excitement, and you’re ready to embark on this remarkable journey while offering your support to the blind community, we warmly invite you to get in touch with us. You can reach out to us via email at hearts4sight@gmail.com or give us a call at 818-457-1482. Our dedicated team would be thrilled to arrange a convenient meeting time, during which we can furnish you with further information and address any inquiries you might have.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and forge lifelong friendships. We look forward to hearing from you soon!