[NFBNJ] Summer Program Activities for Youth With Vision Impairments

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From: Pamela.Gaston at dhs.state.nj.us
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 9:44 AM
To: CBVI.Public-Email at dhs.state.nj.us
Subject: Summer Program Activities for Youth With Vision Impairments
The following information is being forwarded by the NJ Commission for the 
Blind and Visually Impaired as a courtesy, in accordance with our continued 
efforts to share information that may be of interest or of benefit to 
individuals who are blind and vision-impaired.

Summer Programs
The National Federation of the Blind and the country's premier training 
centers<https://nfb.org/about-us/training-centers> for the blind offer a 
variety of summer programs for blind and low-vision children and young 
adults that build blindness skills and encourage independence.
[Two students in the 2018 NFB EQ program smile during a workshop.]2019 
National Summer Programs
NFB BELL Academy
NFB BELL Academy<https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy> is a 
two-week-long 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 to 12
  *   Dates: Varies
  *   Location: Nationwide
NFB EQ
NFB EQ<https://blindscience.org/nfbeq> 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 to 12
  *   Dates: June 16 to 22, 2019
  *   Location: Baltimore, MD
NFB National Convention Youth Track
The NFB National 
Convention<https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention> is the largest 
gathering of blind people in the world. Every year, 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: Varies
  *   Dates: July 7 to 12, 2019
  *   Location: Las Vegas, NV
2019 Summer Programs at BLIND, Inc.
Buddy Program
In the Buddy 
Program<https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/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 to 13
  *   Dates: June 9 to 29, 2019
  *   Location: Minneapolis, MN
PREP
The Post-Secondary Readiness and Empowerment Program 
(PREP)<https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/prep-program/> is an 
eight-week-long summer program for blind teens where they learn new skills 
and become better prepared to attend college and transition into the 
workforce.

  *   Grades: 9 to 12
  *   Dates: June 8 to August 3, 2019
  *   Location: Minneapolis, MN
STYLE
The Summer Transition Youth Learning Experience (STYLE) 
program<https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/style/> offers 
three separate five-day-long sessions for high school students where they 
learn new skills, gain confidence, and have fun throughout the summer. 
Attend one, two, or all three sessions.

  *   Ages: 14 to 21
  *   Session 1: July 15 to 19, 2019; Session 2: July 22 to 26, 2019; 
Session 3: July 29 to August 2, 2019
  *   Location: Minneapolis, MN
Summer College Comprehensive Program
The summer college comprehensive 
program<https://www.blindinc.org/programs/college-programs/> is designed 
with the busy college student in mind. Participants enhance their blindness 
skills and increase their confidence during one or more summer programs at 
BLIND, Inc.

  *   Ages: High school graduates (18 years and older)
  *   Dates: June 1 to August 10, 2019
  *   Location: Minneapolis, MN
2019 Summer Programs at the Colorado Center for the Blind
Confidence Camp
Confidence Camp<https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/> is a 
two-week-long day program filled with learning, challenges, and fun. 
Children meet blind role models and focus on cooking, cleaning, Braille, 
independent travel, and technology. They also have fun swimming, rock 
climbing, making a tactile art piece, and going on exciting field trips.

  *   Ages: 5 to 10
  *   Dates: June 10 to 21, 2019
  *   Location: Littleton, CO
Module Madness
For those interested in a shorter program, the Colorado Center offers three 
different modules throughout the summer. In all three modules, students live 
in an apartment with other students and a counselor, and build core skills 
in Braille, technology, home management, and cane travel.
Challenge and Adventure Module
In the Challenge and 
Adventure<https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/> module, students 
can run in a 5K race, play goalball and hockey, learn self-defense, and go 
canoeing. They can also try yoga, gymnastics, and develop an exercise 
routine. They learn how to prepare delicious foods and how to maintain a 
nutritious diet.

  *   Ages: 11 to 21
  *   Dates: June 21 to 30, 2019
  *   Location: Littleton, CO
Cracking the College Code Module
In Cracking the College 
Code<https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/>, blind students 
develop the skills they need to be successful in college. They learn about 
accessible tools and strategies for chemistry, biology, statistics, 
robotics, and more. In addition, they learn how to practice self-advocacy 
and learn how to navigate the landscape of higher education.

  *   Ages: 16 to 21
  *   Dates: July 18 to August 2, 2019
  *   Location: Littleton, CO
World of Work Module
In the World of Work<https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/> 
module, students travel to the Denver metro area via bus and light rail to 
meet with blind people who work in a variety of professions. They develop 
confidence, practice their interviewing skills, and put together a résumé.

  *   Ages: 11 to 21
  *   Dates: June 7 to 21, 2019
  *   Location: Littleton, CO
No Limits to Learning
No Limits to Learning<https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/> is an 
eight-week-long residential program. Students live in an apartment and meet 
blind people who work in all kinds of jobs. They participate in rock 
climbing, goalball, white water rafting, and more. They also build core 
skills in Braille, technology, home management, and cane travel, and attend 
the NFB National Convention.

  *   Ages: 14 to 21
  *   Dates: June 7 to August 2, 2019
  *   Location: Littleton, CO
2019 Summer Programs at the Louisiana Center for the Blind
Buddy Program
The Buddy Program<http://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram> is an 
innovative three-week-long program that pairs blind children with positive 
blind role models, teaches them alternative techniques, and includes fun 
activities such as swimming, tandem biking, and horseback riding.

  *   Grades: 4 to 8
  *   Dates: July 21 to August 10, 2019
  *   Location: Ruston, LA
STEP Program
The eight-week-long Summer Transition and Empowerment Program 
(STEP)<http://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program> introduces blind teens 
to the alternative techniques of blindness and workplace readiness skills 
through a paid internship. By interacting with mentors and peers (including 
during the NFB National Convention), students acquire the skills and 
attitudes necessary for living independently and productively.

  *   Grades: 9 to 12
  *   Dates: June 16 to August 10, 2019
  *   Location: Ruston, LA

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