Summer Programs
FSDB is planning a variety of academic enrichment programs during the summer of 2023 for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind.
Summer Quest 2023
Ready for an adventure in the oldest city with new friends! Summer Quest is an overnight camp offering various recreational and social experiences. Kayak in Hospital Creek, swim in our indoor pool, let your imagination inspire works of art, score a winning basket, and dance your heart out on stage!
If you are between the ages of 8-17, are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind, and live in Florida, you can experience a summer you'll never forget. Download the application now to start your quest. The application deadline is April 22nd.
Dates
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June 4-9, 2023 (ages 8-12)
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June 11-16, 2023 (ages 13-17)
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Who can attend
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Enrolled FSDB students
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Non-enrolled FSDB students
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Blind/Visually Impaired
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Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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Deafblind (dual-sensory)
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For more information, contact:
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Sue Hill
Summer Camp Director
PH: 904-827-2601
Email: hills@fsdbk12.org
Third grade reading camps
Specially designed learning activities will enable your child to engage and focus intensively on the following literacy skills areas of need: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Learn more about fourth grade promotion and good cause exemption. Note: Available only for eligible/currently enrolled FSDB students.
Dates
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June 5-23, 2023
For more information, contact:
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Deaf Department Camp Director
PH: 904-827-2740
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Blind Department Camp Director
PH: 904-827-2355
Virtual ECC Interactive Summer Learning Series
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind ( FSDB ) is excited to continue our Virtual Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Interactive Summer Learning Series for children ages 3-17 who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) or blind/visually impaired (B/VI).
The virtual ECC series is available at no cost and all registered children will receive materials delivered to their homes for participation via live conferencing and engaging online classroom activities.
* This learning series is not currently offered to FSDB students.
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Searching for Sunshine
(Ages 3-5)
June 19, 2021, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
DIY Robotics
(Ages 14-17)
June 19, 2021, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Discovering Hidden Treasures in Florida
(Ages 6-9)
June 22-24, 2021, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(Ages 10-13)
June 29 - July 1, 2021, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Click here to learn more about the camp and how to register.
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For more information, contact:
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Elizabeth Wilcox
Director, Outreach Department
PH: 904-827-2455
Email: wilcoxe@fsdbk12.org
Early learning Center 3-2-1 LEarn! summer camp
The FSDB Early Learning Center will host a two-week day camp via distance learning during June 2020, which will provide an “out of this world” experience. Children will have opportunities to learn through discovery - researching, creating, exploring, observing, building, and experiencing space and related activities. Note: Available only to currently enrolled FSDB ELC Pre-K and Toddler students.
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Dates
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June 2021
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For more information, contact:
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Gail Strassel
Director, Early Learning Center
PH: 904-827-2835
VP: 904-201-4529
K-2 Academic Summer Camps
The FSDB Blind and Deaf Departments will host virtual K-2 Academic Summer Camps June 2021. These three-week camps will provide fun, meaningful learning experiences in the areas of language arts, reading, math, and concept development. Thematic instruction is used along with extracurricular activities that reinforce academic and expanded core curriculum concepts. Note: Free of charge, available only for currently enrolled FSDB students.
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Dates
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June 2021
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For more information, contact:
Carol Bogue
Principal, Blind Department
PH: 904-827-2701
Angela Saunders
Principal, Deaf Department
PH: 904-827-2500
VP: 904-201-4570
deaf Summer STEM Camp
FSDB will be offering two Virtual Summer STEM Camps free of charge for currently enrolled FSDB students who are deaf/hard of hearing entering 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade in the 2021-22 school year.
Students will receive all materials needed to complete projects the week before camp and will interact with instructors online via the Microsoft TEAMS app.
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Registration is FREE and closes May 14.
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STEM Camp for Rising 6th and 7th Graders
Complete fun STEM challenges including designing your own roller coaster and a pirate ship challenge! Meet deaf adults in STEM careers! Learn to code with the CoderZ/Amazon Delivery System challenge!
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Dates:
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June 14-18 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Click here to register for Deaf STEM Camp (6th & 7th Grade)
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STEM Camp for Rising 8th and 9th Graders
Complete fun STEM challenges including creating electric art projects, and building a lunar lander! Meet deaf adults in STEM careers! Learn to code with the CoderZ/ Amazon Delivery System challenge!
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Dates:
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June 21-25 | 8 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
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Blind Summer STEM Camp
FSDB will be offering a Virtual Summer STEM Camp free of charge for currently enrolled FSDB students who are blind/visually impaired entering 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade in the 2021-22 school year.
Students will receive all materials needed to complete projects the week before camp and will interact with instructors online via the Microsoft TEAMS app.
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About the Camp
Ready for a fun week of STEM? Complete fun STEM challenges including building pencil towers, designing a kite, building your very own roller coaster, and a space rover to transport rocks. Put on your detective hats and solve three different mysteries!
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Registration is FREE and closes May 21.
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Dates
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June 14-18 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Title I STEAM Day Camp
This five-day camp will provide students with learning activities they can do in their homes focusing around science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Each student will be sent two activities to do each day around a specific theme along with directions. Teachers will engage with students via phone and video conferencing platforms – using the same technology students used during distance learning in the fourth quarter of school. Note: Free of charge, available only for currently enrolled FSDB students entering 4th, 5th, and 6th grade in the 2020-21 school year.
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Dates:
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June 2021
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For more information, contact:​
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
Summer academies
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FSDB has canceled the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Summer Academies scheduled for June 2020. We look forward to offering this experience in the summer of 2021.
Blind/Visually Impaired
The FSDB Blind Department will host a two-week Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Summer Academy focusing on several areas including assistive technology, orientation and mobility, and daily living skills development. Participants will enjoy a variety of recreation and leisure activities including social experiences. Academy presenters and instructors are certified teachers as well as orientation and mobility specialists trained to work with students who are blind or visually impaired. Note: Not available to currently enrolled FSDB students.
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Dates
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June 2021 (Ages 9-16)
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Applications
Applications will be released in January 2021.
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For more information, contact:
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Carol Bogue
Principal, Blind Department
PH: 904-827-2701
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The FSDB Deaf Department will host two Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Summer Academies organized by age groups. Both academies focus on several areas including leadership, self-advocacy, digital citizenship, and career education skills development. Participants will enjoy a variety of recreation and leisure activities including social experiences. Academy presenters and instructors are certified teachers trained to work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Note: Not available to currently enrolled FSDB students.
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Dates
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June 2021 (Ages 9-12)
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June 2021 (Ages 13-16)
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Applications
Applications will be released in January 2021.
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For more information, contact:
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Angela Saunders
Principal, Deaf Department
PH: 904-827-2500
VP: 904-201-4570
deaftec summer camp
FSDB will host a five day DeafTEC Summer Camp within the Career and Technical Education facilities on campus. Students will have opportunities to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers and will participate in hands-on activities. Topics may include photography, digital design, and video production, CAD and 3D Printing, Building Construction Technologies, Robotics, Coding and Programming (program not finalized). Participants will enjoy a variety of recreation and leisure activities including social experiences. Class presenters and instructors are certified teachers trained to work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Note: Available to both non-enrolled students and currently enrolled FSDB students at no cost, with transportation, boarding and meals included.
Dates
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June 2020
Applications
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DeafTEC Summer Camp Deaf/HH Application-English (forthcoming)
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DeafTEC Summer Camp Deaf/HH Application-Spanish (forthcoming)
For more information, contact:
Shelley Ardis
Executive Director, Technology Department
PH: 904-827-2661
