Fantastic Ideas for Summer Fun

Having low vision is difficult, often times you may be the only individual within your group who has low vision and you may have trouble finding activities that everyone is able to enjoy.


Since it’s the season of hot weather, it would be a crime to go the whole summer without going swimming. This would be a great way for one with a vision impairment to step out of their comfort zone and do an activity with the same amount of confidence as if they did have perfect vision.

Another thing that a lot of visually impaired people seem to miss out on is bike riding; but there can be a way to experience the same thrill. With your help and a little thing called a tandem bike, this allows the sighted person to steer and the visually impaired individual to pedal. This allows both people to experiencing the same thrill and rush of wind.

Hiking is another great activity to consider. Although, it doesn’t offer the same adrenaline rush as biking – it can be a fantastic way to get outside and enjoy nature. Be sure to describe to the visually impaired person what the scenery looks like and enjoy it along with the sighted individuals in the group. There is nothing quite as relaxing as taking a calm stroll through the woods appreciating nature’s beauty.

For most blind or low vision people walking in an unfamiliar place is a terrifying struggle that doesn’t have a happy ending. Depending on how sever the vision impairment is, walking may be dangerous without a sighted buddy.

Now for a something a little more extreme but still a lot of fun – indoor rock climbing! This is perfect for someone that’s visually impaired because it’s safe and everything is in a controlled environment. Going indoor rock climbing can be loads of fun and it gives you the sensation of actually climbing on a real mountain side, but it is completely safe.

Have a child or teen with low vision? Look into the following camps!

The following camps are one week long summer camps for children/teens with low vision. Both camps, “Life” and “Campabilities”, are designed specifically for blind or visually impaired kids.

At “Campabilities” you sleep in a cabin along with other campers and have an opportunity to do things such as water skiing, archery, swimming, hiking, and many more great activities. This is the perfect opportunity for any child with a visual disability to interact with peers who are also visually impaired.

Another great thing about gatherings like this is that you get to meet other people with the same kind of vision problems that you are facing; making you feel more comfortable. These camps are a ton of fun and the kids always look forward to going back the following year.

I hope that these summer activities help you to have a great summer!