Since 1948, the LBIF has honored the vision of our founder Boris Blai, nurturing generations of families through children’s programming. Boris, an artist, elementary school teacher and founder of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, envisioned a non-for-profit retreat here in Loveladies where artists could immerse themselves in the beauty the island has to offer. Our campers enjoy this gift of 22 acres of indoor and outdoor classrooms alongside our staff of professional artists, scientists and teachers. Here, campers create lasting friendships that form as easily as sandcastles, and families return year after year, joining a legacy of lifelong connection to our special place.