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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Summer Program Activities for Youth With Vision
Impairments</DIV></DIV></DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Summer Programs</DIV>
<DIV>The National Federation of the Blind and the country's premier training
centers<<A
href="https://nfb.org/about-us/training-centers">https://nfb.org/about-us/training-centers</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV>[Two students in the 2018 NFB EQ program smile during a workshop.]2019
National Summer Programs</DIV>
<DIV>NFB BELL Academy</DIV>
<DIV>NFB BELL Academy<<A
href="https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy">https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-bell-academy</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 4 to 12</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: Varies</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Nationwide</DIV>
<DIV>NFB EQ</DIV>
<DIV>NFB EQ<<A
href="https://blindscience.org/nfbeq">https://blindscience.org/nfbeq</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Grades: 9 to 12</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 16 to 22, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Baltimore, MD</DIV>
<DIV>NFB National Convention Youth Track</DIV>
<DIV>The NFB National Convention<<A
href="https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention">https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: Varies</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: July 7 to 12, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Las Vegas, NV</DIV>
<DIV>2019 Summer Programs at BLIND, Inc.</DIV>
<DIV>Buddy Program</DIV>
<DIV>In the Buddy Program<<A
href="https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/buddy-program/">https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/buddy-program/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 9 to 13</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 9 to 29, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Minneapolis, MN</DIV>
<DIV>PREP</DIV>
<DIV>The Post-Secondary Readiness and Empowerment Program (PREP)<<A
href="https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/prep-program/">https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/prep-program/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Grades: 9 to 12</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 8 to August 3, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Minneapolis, MN</DIV>
<DIV>STYLE</DIV>
<DIV>The Summer Transition Youth Learning Experience (STYLE) program<<A
href="https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/style/">https://www.blindinc.org/programs/youth-programs/style/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 14 to 21</DIV>
<DIV> * Session 1: July 15 to 19, 2019; Session 2: July 22
to
26, 2019; Session 3: July 29 to August 2, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Minneapolis, MN</DIV>
<DIV>Summer College Comprehensive Program</DIV>
<DIV>The summer college comprehensive program<<A
href="https://www.blindinc.org/programs/college-programs/">https://www.blindinc.org/programs/college-programs/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: High school graduates (18 years and
older)</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 1 to August 10, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Minneapolis, MN</DIV>
<DIV>2019 Summer Programs at the Colorado Center for the Blind</DIV>
<DIV>Confidence Camp</DIV>
<DIV>Confidence Camp<<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 5 to 10</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 10 to 21, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Littleton, CO</DIV>
<DIV>Module Madness</DIV>
<DIV>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.</DIV>
<DIV>Challenge and Adventure Module</DIV>
<DIV>In the Challenge and Adventure<<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 11 to 21</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 21 to 30, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Littleton, CO</DIV>
<DIV>Cracking the College Code Module</DIV>
<DIV>In Cracking the College Code<<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>>,
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 16 to 21</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: July 18 to August 2, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Littleton, CO</DIV>
<DIV>World of Work Module</DIV>
<DIV>In the World of Work<<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 11 to 21</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 7 to 21, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Littleton, CO</DIV>
<DIV>No Limits to Learning</DIV>
<DIV>No Limits to Learning<<A
href="https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/">https://cocenter.org/our-programs/summer-youth/</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Ages: 14 to 21</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 7 to August 2, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Littleton, CO</DIV>
<DIV>2019 Summer Programs at the Louisiana Center for the Blind</DIV>
<DIV>Buddy Program</DIV>
<DIV>The Buddy Program<<A
href="http://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram">http://www.louisianacenter.org/buddyprogram</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Grades: 4 to 8</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: July 21 to August 10, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Ruston, LA</DIV>
<DIV>STEP Program</DIV>
<DIV>The eight-week-long Summer Transition and Empowerment Program
(STEP)<<A
href="http://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program">http://www.louisianacenter.org/step-program</A>>
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.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV> * Grades: 9 to 12</DIV>
<DIV> * Dates: June 16 to August 10, 2019</DIV>
<DIV> * Location: Ruston, LA</DIV>
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