Five students swimming in the pool.

Recreation

The Recreation Program is part of the Boarding Services expanded core curriculum. Students have a variety of after-school and evening activity choices that promote a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle.

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Bowling

  • Exercise and Fitness

  • Fishing

  • Kayaking

  • Movie Nights

  • Rock Climbing

  • Swimming

  • Individual Sports

  • Team Sports

  • Themed Dances

  • Special Events/Trips

Recreation Calendars

September 2025

REDS (Recreation for Elementary Day Students – Deaf Department)

We are excited to introduce a new Recreation Program designed for our elementary day students in the Deaf Department, Kindergarten – 5th grade! This program offers a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can enjoy a variety of recreational activities after school. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to unwind, socialize, and enjoy structured play in a supportive setting. Space may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Program Details

  • Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays (Beginning on September 2, 2025)

  • Time: 3:30 – 5:45 p.m.

  • Location: Cary White Building

  • Eligibility: Open to elementary day students in K-5th grade only.

  • Registration Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025

  • Advance Registration is Required: All students must be signed up in advance to participate.

  • FSDB Transportation is not provided for this program. Your child MUST be picked up no later than 5:45 p.m. in front of the Cary White Building (across from the bus garage).

Activities May Include

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Group games

  • Outdoor Play

  • And more!

What to Bring

  • Snack

  • Water Bottle

Registration

Click the link below to download the registration form. For more information, please contact:

Sue Hill

Recreation Coordinator
PH: 904-827-2601

Email Ms. Hill

Day Student Participation

Recreation calendars are posted monthly for each age group, elementary school, middle school, and high school/continuing education. Please see the instructions for signing up for activities for each age group as they differ. This process is for day students. Here are the guidelines for each age group:

Elementary School

  • Activities are after school from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.

  • Blind Department – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Students must be picked up immediately following the activity. Day student parents need to print and circle the activities for each week by the date indicated on the calendar, include the student’s name and submit the full month of activities to the appropriate administrative assistant in the school by the deadline on each calendar.

Middle School

  • Activities are after dinner, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

  • Blind Department – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

  • Deaf Department – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

Day student parents need to print and circle the activities for each week by the date indicated on the calendar, include the student’s name and submit the full month of activities to the appropriate administrative assistant in the schools by the deadline on each calendar. 

High School/Continuing Education

  • Activities are 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

  • Blind Department – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

  • Deaf Department – Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Day Students and parents need to print and circle the activities for the month, include the student’s name and submit the full month of activities to the appropriate administrative assistant in the schools by the deadline on each calendar.

Contact Information

DSL Office Contacts

Day Students will stay in their assigned dorms prior to the recreation activity. Your form will be sent to the DSL office so we can maintain staff/student ratios. Please remember to communicate with the appropriate DSL office.

Kristy Robinson

Blind DSL Office
PH: 904-827-2704

Email Ms. Robinson

Kim Moore

Deaf DSL Office
PH: 904-827-2600

Email Ms. Moore

Recreation Department Contacts

Sue Hill

Recreation Coordinator
PH: 904-827-2601

Email Ms. Hill

Mary Wesley-Fisher

Recreation Therapy Manager
PH: 904-827-2841

Email Ms. Wesley-Fisher