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Camp Supervisor Message

Dear Families, Friends, and Supporters,

As we prepare for the 2025 season at the Helen Diller Home for Blind Children, I am filled with immense gratitude and excitement. This summer marks my 16th year as part of this incredible organization, and each year, I am reminded of the profound impact our camp has on the lives of our campers.

Located in the heart of Avalon, NJ, our camp welcomes blind and low-vision children ages 7-20, providing them with an unforgettable summer filled with adventure, independence, and lifelong friendships. Through our dedicated staff, enriching activities, and the unwavering support of our donors, we create an environment where our campers can thrive, explore, and grow.

Beyond the summer experience, we are proud to continue our annual alumni scholarship, supporting former campers as they pursue their dreams beyond our shores. This initiative is just one of the many ways we remain committed to our campers long after their summers with us.

To our families, thank you for entrusting us with your children and allowing us to be part of their journey. To our generous donors, your support makes all of this possible—your contributions provide life-changing opportunities for so many.

We cannot wait to welcome our campers back for another extraordinary summer in 2025! Thank you for being a part of the Helen Diller Home for Blind Children family.

With gratitude,
Emily Mulhern
Camp Supervisor, Helen Diller Home for Blind Children

 

2025 Camp Dates:

Week 1: June 15-21 (Sighted Sibling)
Week 2: June 22-June 28
Week 3: June 29-July 5 (Alumni)
Week 4: July 6-July 12
Week 5: July 13-July 19 (Alumni)
Week 6: July 20-July 26 (Sighted Sibling)
Week 7: July 27-August 2
Week 8: August 3-August 9

 

 

Jim Moreland - Director

Hello! My name is Jim and this is going to be my 3rd year as director and 8th overall with Diller. I am beyond excited to spend another summer with the Diller Blind Home this summer. I graduated from Penn State after majoring in elementary education and minoring in special education. During the school year, I am a 3rd grade teacher in the Spring-Ford Area School District. The best part of this job is being able to provide the connections and bonds that this camp provides. A lot of our campers (and staff) leave their time at Diller with life-long friends. Outside of camp, I enjoy traveling, going to the beach, and am an avid Cowboys, Sixers, and Phillies fan. I also enjoy golfing or kayaking during most of my free time throughout the warm months. It’s been a pleasure being able to spend my summers down the shore in such a welcoming community and working with such a fantastic staff and enthusiastic campers. 

Lily Corrigan – Assistant Director

Hi! My name is Lily and this will be my third summer working at the Diller Home! The past two summers I spent at Diller I was a boys counselor and this upcoming summer I am super excited to take the a new position and be Assistant Director! Some of my favorite activities at Diller include beach days, ice cream nights, and the fireworks on the 4th of July! In 2021, I graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a bachelors degree in Special Education/Elementary Education where I played lacrosse as well! I am currently a Special Education teacher and currently teaching Elementary/Middle School Life Skills/Autistic Support. During my free time I love running and CrossFit, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family! I’m super excited for this summer and I can’t wait to see all of the campers and counselors for an another unforgettable summer!

The Diller Home is a registered 501c3 charitable corporation under the name Challenged Children’s Charities Corporation.