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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>From: Louise Walch, Virginia BELL Academy Coordinator <a href="mailto:louisewalch@gmail.com">louisewalch@gmail.com</a> Spring is in full swing and with summer fast approaching, it is time to register your blind or Low vision child for BELL camp!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>NFB Bell Academy is where children ages 4 through 12 go to learn braille and other non-visual skills through fun hands-on activities with top notch teachers and in the company of friends.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>We have both virtual and in person options this year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Bell in-home edition is our three week virtual Bell camp beginning July 18 through August 5. Families receive a box full of all the materials and tools they will need to participate in daily zoom classes alongside peers from around the country.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>For those who prefer a traditional in person experience, children from Virginia are especially invited to attend a two week daycamp in Baltimore Maryland beginning July 25 through August 5. This is a day camp, but limited on site accommodations are available for families upon request. Please contact me, Louise Walch, or Maryland coordinator, Britney Bomboy for details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>One Virginia parent recently said this:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>My daughter has attended BELL camp 2 years in a row and has improved more and more each year! She really enjoys the activities, games, hearing her peers, and learning more letters. We continue to use the resources and games presented in each lesson throughout the year. We love BELL Academy!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Registration is free to families. Please share and register today at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://Www.nfb.org/bell">Www.nfb.org/bell</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>