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Bingo
Meet with friends and play BINGO! Accessible Bingo cards and assistance as needed is provided. Can’t beat it! Lunch is provided.
Blind Water Skiing
In partnership with the San Diego Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club (SDMBBSC), visually impaired adults and children who reside in San Diego County have the opportunity to learn to water ski and ride in ski tubes on Mission Bay in six events between May and September. The SDMBBSC secures the permit and provides the equipment, expertise, and BBQ lunch. The BCCSD markets the opportunities to the greater blind community of San Diego County.
Blind Surfing
The Blind Surfing event in September is an annual event with the Encinitas Lions Club. For over 20 years, this event has enabled visually impaired adults and children to have the opportunity to learn to surf. Volunteers accompany blind surfers to ensure a safe ride. The Encinitas Lions Club also provides lunch, tents, tables and chairs for this beach event.
BCCSD Chorus
The BCCSD Chorus sings every Tuesday and performs at December Nights in Balboa Park in December. The singers meet at the BCCSD once a week to practice. Singing releases endorphins, which makes people feel happy. The deep breathing needed to sing draws more oxygen into the blood and causes better circulation. Singing is also an aerobic activity and a natural stress-reducer and its a lot of fun.
Ceramics Class
This class is just starting up again and we are looking for qualified volunteers to help our students with hand building and simple techniques. They are encouraged to use their imagination to make clay and ceramic creations and have fun.
Craft Class
The BCCSD provides craft classes specific to the needs of blind and visually impaired persons. This is a strong program that is a part of the BCCSD’s history as the Blind Recreation Center which opened it’s doors in 1949. The craft class occurs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 am and continues to be a popular program. Participants crochet hats and scarves, make jewelry, copper etchings, create fabulous beaded lamps and ornaments, make fabric wreaths and work on special projects like wind chimes, macrame and potted succulent gardens.
Cribbage Games
On Mondays, a passionate volunteer engages in cribbage games with our visually impaired game players. This event is great for teaching, playing and socializing, and is a safe place to learn a new game. Learn strategy and experience some one-on-one time.
December Nights and Special Crafts
Handmade-By-The-Blind crafts are featured every year at the BCCSD December Nights booth in Balboa Park. Learn how to make fabric wreaths, beaded Santa lamps, beaded Mary Lou Angels, and other fun crafts which help the BCCSD.
Easy Microwave Cooking
Get healthy in 2026 and learn to make wholesome, easy microwave oven recipes, like Microwave Mug Chilaquiles, Blueberry Pancakes in a Mug, Spinach and Cheddar Microwave Quiche in a Mug, Chocolate Mug Cake, Baked Apples and Peach Mug Pie.
Free Lunch Program
Every day the center is open, the BCCSD offers a nutritious, free lunch program to all BCCSD participants. Many of our participants are blind and low vision seniors who are on low income and the meal served at the BCCSD is their main source of nutrition for the day.
Fun and Games for All
Have you ever played Othello, Kismet or Connect 4? We have tactile versions of these games and more. We even have Monopoly, Scrabble, and Dominoes. Come and play games with your friends and our friendly volunteers. Don’t forget about those old faithful games like UNO, Skip Bo, Checkers, TIC TAC TOE, and Cribbage.
Holiday Parties
In partnership with the National Charity League, Chula Vista Host Lions Club, and AT&T Pioneers, the BCCSD hosts Holiday parties including Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Together We Move – Music and Dance
Every morning there is music and dance – maybe rock and roll, maybe mariachi, maybe rhythm and blues, maybe a conga line. Get up, stretch, get moving. Always fun, everyone dances to their own level, blind, low vision, wheelchairs- everyone welcome.
Transportation
The BCCSD provides free MTS Access transportation to and from the BCCSD to members who have paid $40 annual membership fee and are registered with MTS Access .