[Ct-nfb] summer programs

Wed Jan 16 16:08:24 UTC 2019

2019 Summer Programs

The country's premier training centers for the blind, together with the
National Federation of the Blind, offer a variety of summer programs for
blind and low-vision children and young adults that help build blindness
skills and encourage independence. 

NFB Bell Academy
NFB BELL Academy is a one or two-week summer program that prepares blind and
low-vision children to be confident and independent adults. They learn
Braille and nonvisual skills through fun, hands-on activities in a daytime
or residential setting.
Ages: 4-12                Dates: Varies                       Location:
Nationwide         
More Info:  <https://nfb.org/bell-academy> nfb.org/bell-academy

NFB EQ
NFB EQ is a week-long summer engineering program for blind and low-vision
teens. Participants forge new friendships while increasing their engineering
knowledge, problem-solving abilities, self-confidence, and independence. 
Grades: 9-12            Dates: June 16-22, 2019   Location: Baltimore, MD

More Info:  <https://blindscience.org/nfbeq> blindscience.org/nfbeq

National Convention Youth Track
Each year at the NFB National Convention, blind youth can participate in a
variety of seminars and social activities designed to provide a meaningful
convention experience, foster independence, and promote positive attitudes
about blindness. 
Ages: Need Ages    Dates: July 7-12, 2019       Location: Las Vegas, NV  
More Info:  <https://nfb.org/convention> nfb.org/convention

Youth Outreach Seminars and Transition Workshops
Youth groups can work with the experts at the NFB national office to develop
customized summer programs in areas such as confidence building, skills
building, philosophy, employment, and college preparation. 
Ages: Need Ages    Dates: Varies                       Location: Baltimore,
MD    
More Info:  <https://nfb.org/contact-us> nfb.org/contact-us

STEP Program
The Summer Training and Employment Project (STEP) program is an eight-week
program where blind teens meet positive blind role models, learn alternative
techniques, and gain valuable work experience at a local business. 
Grades: 9-12            Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need City,
LA    
More Info:  <http://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program/>
louisianacenter.org/step-program

Buddy Program (Louisiana)
This Buddy Program is an innovative summer program that pairs blind children
with positive blind role models, teaches them alternative techniques, and
includes fun activities like water skiing, roller skating, and horseback
riding. 
Grades: 4-8              Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need City,
LA    
More Info:  <http://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram/>
louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram

PREP
The PREP (Post-Secondary Readiness and Empowerment Program) is an eight-week
summer program for blind teens where they learn new skills and become better
prepared to attend college and transition into the workforce. 
Grades: 9-12            Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need City,
MN               
More Info:
<https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/prep-program/>
blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/prep-program

Buddy Program (Minnesota)
In this Buddy Program, blind children learn important skills, embrace the
empowering attitudes and philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind,
and explore the wonderful and fun Twin Cities.
Ages: 9-13                Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need
City, MN
More Info:
<https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/buddy-program/>
blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/buddy-program

STYLE
The STYLE (Summer Transition Youth Learning Experience) program offers three
separate five-day sessions for high school students where they learn new
skills, gain confidence, and have fun throughout the summer. 
Ages: 14-21              Dates: Need Dates              Location:
Minneapolis, MN
More Info:  <https://www.blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/style/>
blindinc.org/programs/transition-program/style

Summer Youth Program
The Summer Youth Program provides a warm, supportive environment for
students to learn new skills, share ideas, and participate in activities
like rock climbing, white water rafting, and self-defense courses.
Ages: Need Ages    Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need City, CO
More Info:  <https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/>
cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth

Confidence Camp
Confidence Camp is a three-week day program for children who live in the
Denver metro area. Children take classes, prepare lunches, learn how to do
common household chores, and participate in fun activities.
Ages: 5-11                Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need
City, CO
More Info:  <https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/>
cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth

Initiation to Independence
In the Initiation to Independence program, children learn about independence
by meeting blind people in a variety of jobs and experiencing all aspects of
independent living in their very own apartment.
Ages: 12-14              Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need City,
CO
More Info:  <https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/>
cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth

Earn and Learn
The Earn and Learn program teaches blind teens how to develop a resume,
prepare for an interview, and "dress for success." Participants in this
program also attend the NFB National Convention.
Grades: 9-12            Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need City,
CO
More Info:  <https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/>
cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth

Summer for Success
The Summer for Success program prepares blind high school students for
college by teaching them how to navigate a campus, take tests, and enjoy a
wide variety of social activities. Participants also attend the NFB National
Convention.
Grades: 9-12            Dates: Need Dates              Location: Need City,
CO
More Info:  <https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/>
cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth

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