Children who attend Camp Abilities Long Island must fit the following criteria in order to be eligible for camp:

1. They must have a visual impairment (they must have a vision teacher).
2. They are predominantly independent (helping with shoe-tying, bathing, using the toilet, and/or picking clothes is okay).
3. They possess verbal or sign communication skills appropriate within 2 years of their age.
4. They display behaviors that allow them to function in a group setting that does not affect other group members;
   1. They must NOT run away (this is a college campus and this behavior is dangerous for everyone. Any child who runs away must be sent home immediately).
   2. They must not kick, punch, bite or display any violent behaviors or tendencies.
   3. They must not display defiant behavior (this includes refusing to stand in line, to participate in a variety of activities, or to abide by bed time).
5. They do not possess a medical problem that requires a nurse for constant supervision (we have one nurse and 25 campers; we cannot afford to have a child that requires all of their time).
6. Parents must disclose ALL necessary information that will allow us to provide a safe environment for their child over the three day period.

If there are any questions regarding the above criteria, please contact the directors at campabilitieslongisland@gmail.com.