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Camp GDB

Introducing youth to the guide dog lifestyle.

Camp GDB 2024 is in the books!

Read our blog post, Summer Fun at Camp GDB, for a recap.

Check out the video below to learn all about Camp GDB.

Information About Camp GDB

Guide Dogs for the Blind recognizes that the human-animal bond is unique; we want to give teens who are blind or low-vision the opportunity to experience its life-changing potential. 

At Camp GDB, participants explore the companionship, independence, and responsibility of a partnership with a guide dog. 

There are hands-on and unique activities with dogs, including the opportunity to walk with a guide dog, and campers learn why orientation and mobility (O&M) skills are so important for a successful relationship with a guide dog. New friendships are made, and fun activities include things like hiking, swimming, and fireside s'mores (of course)! 

Camp GDB  is held at the Hull Foundation & Learning Center in Sandy Oregon, seven miles from Guide Dogs for the Blind's Oregon campus.

Camp GDB is FREE and open to participants who meet the following criteria:

  • Blind or low vision and between the ages of 14 & 17 at the time of Camp GDB
  • Considering a guide dog for mobility
  • Self-sufficient with daily living skills i.e., dressing, bathing/showering, eating, toileting, etc.
  • Be physically capable of fully participating in all aspects of our Camp GDB program, including an experiential walk with a guide dog, managing a dog for a special overnight experience, and a very busy and active daily schedule 
  • Have the emotional readiness and maturity required to attend a residential summer camp program.

Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the Hull Foundation & Learning Center in Sandy, Oregon, or the Portland International Airport. If transportation is a financial burden, please inquire about assistance. 
 


See you in 2025! Stay tuned to this web page for dates.

For more information about Camp GDB, please contact Jane Flower at [email protected]