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CAMP MAUCHATEA

"Mauchatea" means "Be My Guide" in the Narragansett language. Camp Mauchatea,  helps guide Rhode Island's blind and visually impaired youth on the journey to adulthood.

When the Rhode Island Lions Sight Foundation in 1992 agreed to expand a modest program originated by Rhode Island State Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired into a full fledged week long camping experience, there were few recreational opportunities for Rhode Island's visually impaired youngsters.
Camp Mauchatea was established over thirty-five years ago to offer children with vision impairments the opportunity to connect with peers who have similar needs.

There are two camps; one held during a week in August and the other over  a long weekend in January. These camps provide both social and educational experiences tailored for children who are blind. 

All Rhode Islanders, aged 5 to 17, who are legally blind and/or visually impaired are welcome at Camp Mauchatea for the summer and winter sessions.

Weeklong summer camp activities include field trips, swimming, boating, bowling, skating, dance, arts and crafts, adaptive sports, campfires and sing-a-longs. Winter outings and activities include: snow tubing, indoor water park, swimming, games, crafts and BINGO.
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Winter and Summer Programs

As a residential program, campers bunk with their friends, and participate in adaptive sports, dance, crafts, and field trips.   Singing around the campfire and roasting marshmallows is a favorite activity, as is dancing and karaoke singing.   
 
Proper social skills and instructions in activities of daily living teach campers to become well-rounded, and many of the older campers go on to become counselors. Individual Lions Clubs sponsor events or activities for the campers, and many provide the financial sponsorship needed for the program to continue to run. 

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For more information, contact Danielle Petsch by submitting the Camp MAUCHATEA Information Request Form below.

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Camp MAUCHATEA Information Request Form

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