Mastering activities of daily living (ADL) is essential for all children, especially those who are visually handicapped. In an eight-week, residential summer camp program, ADL was offered as part of the regular program and it was found that campers of varying ages consistently indicated that this was a most worthwhile learning experience. Due to their low pressure, less competitive nature, camps may represent an excellent vehicle for promoting these skills, and their use for such a purpose merits further exploration.
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