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The deadline for MSB's 2023 Outreach Summer Programs enrollment has been <strong>extended to June 10! </strong>We have so much great stuff going on this year, so make sure you tell your students and their families all about it!
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<li><strong>TRECCK West</strong> is an Expanded Core Curriculum adventure in western Maryland. FREE day program. Runs July 5-7. For ages 6-15.</li>
<li><strong>CAMP ABILITIES</strong> brings Adapted Sports to the MSB campus. $200 overnight camp. Runs July 10-14. For ages 9-17.</li>
<li><strong>TRECCK MSB</strong> is an Expanded Core Curriculum adventure on the MSB campus. FREE day program. Runs July 17-21. For ages 6-15.</li>
<li><strong>CAMP MERRICK</strong>. Embark on an overnight camping adventure of a lifetime in Nanjemoy! $600 overnight camp. Runs July 23-27. For ages 9-17.</li>
<li><strong>MISLE @ MSB</strong> is a Work Experience and Independent Living Experience on the MSB campus and in the surrounding community. FREE overnight program. For ages 16-21. Students under the age of 18 will be required to obtain a work permit. Participants must commit to ALL of the attendance requirements to be eligible for a paycheck.
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<li>June 14, 9am-3pm: Applications and interviews </li>
<li>July 12, 9am-3pm: Employee orientation and banking establishment</li>
<li>July 17-28, overnight on campus with off-site work experiences Monday-Friday</li>
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<a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=aaf7d4b145&e=f14aed59b6" style="color:#007c89;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">Register for the 2023 MSB Outreach Summer Programs</a>. <strong>All paperwork is due by June 15st and payments by June 30th</strong>.<br>
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ALL program registrations must include the following completed forms:
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<li>Registration Google Form</li>
<li>MSB's Permission for Transportation and Photos</li>
<li>Emergency 911 Transportation Consent Form</li>
<li>Over the Counter Meds Permission Form</li>
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Camp Abilities and Camp Merrick require the following additional paperwork to ensure your child can participate safely:
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<li>2023-2024 Maryland State Medication Authorization Form</li>
<li>2023-2024 Part I Health Assessment Form</li>
<li>2023-2024 Part II Health Assessment Form</li>
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All forms will be emailed to you once you've registered. Please email all completed forms to <a href="mailto:latanyar@mdschblind.org" target="_blank">latanyar@mdschblind.org</a>. Checks should be made payable to MSB and mailed to us at 3501 Taylor Ave, Baltimore MD, 21236. Please designate payment, if needed, to Camp Abilities or Camp Merrick in the MEMO line.<br>
<h2 style="display:block;margin:0;padding:0;color:#222222;font-family:Helvetica;font-size:34px;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;line-height:150%;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left">Two collaborative agency programs are also taking place this summer!</h2>
The National Federation for the Blind of Maryland is collaborating with the MSB Outreach Department to host an <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=9ecb9b1a51&e=f14aed59b6" style="color:#007c89;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">NFB BELL Academy in St. Mary's County</a> from July 17 to 21 from 9 am to 3 pm. Contact <a href="mailto:conchita.hernandez@maryland.org" target="_blank">conchita.hernandez@maryland.org</a> or <a href="mailto:jamiea@mdschblind.org" target="_blank">jamiea@mdschblind.org</a> with any questions.<br>
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The National Science Foundation will host the <a href="https://maryland.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=da8f913f82891276e85e5bd03&id=d2738d5d92&e=f14aed59b6" style="color:#007c89;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">2023 Career Exploration Lab: 3D Printing and STEM Engagement</a> overnight on MSB's campus from July 31 to August 4. Learn about astronomy from STEM professionals with blindness/visual impairments and go on free field trips to local museums and STEM businesses. Contact Corita Stull at <a href="mailto:CoritaS@mdschblind.org" target="_blank">CoritaS@mdschblind.org</a> with any questions.
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