NWABA hosts seven sessions of Camp Spark throughout the year in both the summer and winter seasons. Sessions are held throughout Oregon and Washington, with different eligibility requirements for each session. We are actively working to grow our Camp Spark schedule to offer more sessions to more athletes.
A weeklong overnight session for Oregon residents ages 8-15 who have a visual impairment. Sports include swimming, tandem biking, track and field, and much more!
Who: Campers ages 8 – 15When: July 14 – 19, 2024Where: Linfield University | McMinville, OR
A weeklong overnight session for Washington residents ages 8-15 who have a visual impairment. Sports include swimming, tandem biking, track and field, and much more!
Who: Campers ages 8 – 15When: July 22 – 27, 2024Where: Washington State School for the Blind | Vancouver, WA
An overnight weekend session for Washington residents ages 12-15 who are blind or visually impaired. Sports include snowshoeing, broomball, team building and much more! Transportation provided from Seattle, Yakima, and Vancouver, WA. Mileage reimbursement available upon request.
Who: Campers ages 12 – 15When: January 19-21, 2024Where: Camp Ghormley | Naches, WA
An overnight weekend session for Oregon residents ages 12-15 who are blind or visually impaired. Sports include snowshoeing, broomball, team building and much more! Transportation provided from PDX/Van. Mileage reimbursement available upon request.
Who: Campers ages 12 – 15When: March 1-3, 2024Where: Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp | Rhododendron, OR
Open by invitation for campers with exceptional 5-a-side soccer & goalball skills to receive intensive instruction, practice and gameplay. Transportation provided from PDX/Van. Mileage reimbursement available upon request.
Who: Campers ages 10 – 21When: April 26-28, 2024Where: Camp Namanu | Sandy, OR
An extended weekend overnight session for young adult campers ages 16-21, who are blind and visually impaired. Sports include snowshoeing, broomball, team building, goalball and much more! Limited transportation available, inquire upon registration. Mileage reimbursement available upon request.
Who: Campers ages 16 – 21When: February 16-19, 2024Where: Hull Foundation | Sandy, OR
A weeklong overnight session for youth and young adult campers ages 8-21, who are blind and visually impaired and also have a secondary impairment. This session is specifically designed for campers with complex needs, ensuring that they have everything they need to be successful at camp.
Who: Campers with multiple impairments, ages 8 – 21When: July 5-9, 2024Where: Hull Foundation | Sandy, OR
Kirsten French, Co-Director/Programs Manager, Camp Spark & Sports Adaptations at 360.859.3116 or [email protected]
Matthew Coelho, Co-Director/Programs Coordinator, Camp Spark & Sports Adaptations at 360.726.5899 or [email protected].
NWABA provides sport and physical activity to individuals of all ages and abilities with visual impairments in various sports activities such as tandem biking, kayaking or skiing.
Our counselors, specialists and volunteers are vital elements to ensure we offer a truly life-changing experience for our campers.
Without our volunteers, we would not be able to serve as many people as we do.
NWABA offers many ways for you to make a profound impact on individuals of all ages and abilities, who are blind or visually impaired.