“There’s No Place Like ISVI” Summer Camps in Jacksonville for Students Who Are Visually Impaired
Summer camps to build S.T.E.A.M. concepts and transition skills for Illinois students ages 9 to 19 who are blind and visually impaired
Join the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) for “There’s No Place Like ISVI” summer camp from June 16-20.
Students will make friends, explore exciting learning opportunities, and have fun at these exciting camps designed for different age groups:
- Junior STEAM Camp, for ages 9 to 12 – Enjoy team-building activities using science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) skills! Campers will discover and experience STEAM concepts through games, fun activities, music, art and sports.
- STEAM Camp, for ages 12 to 16 – Explore problem-solving strategies using STEAM skills, integrating technology, engineering and team-building through sports and games.
- Transition to Independence, for ages 16 to 19 – Plan your future and build independent living skills for a successful transition to adulthood. Enjoy activities focusing on nutrition, fitness, technology, employment skills, recreation and sports.
Campers will enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities and recreational activities, including “goalball.” Students can:
- Learn how to play and improve their goalball skills with help from ISVI coaches
- Face off against one another
- Play full games using the official rules
Students who are visually impaired and ages 9 to 19 are eligible to attend the camp if they:
- Reside in Illinois
- Do not currently attend ISVI
- Are not high school graduates
- Have appropriate independent living skills
The cost is $15 per camper. To learn about scholarships, please call Heather Staats at (217) 479-4447.
Pre-register online for “There’s No Place Like ISVI” and see more details. Space is limited.
The last day to request an application packet is April 30. The last day to return your application to ISVI is May 8.
For more information, contact Julie Evans at (217) 479-4446 or julie.evans@illinois.gov.