Summer Programs
FSDB is offering a variety of virtual academic enrichment programs during the summer of 2021 for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired, or deafblind.
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.
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.
Click here to learn more about the camp and how to register.
For more information, contact:
Elizabeth Wilcox
Director, Outreach Department
PH: 904-827-2455
Email:
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 2021
For more information, contact:
Deaf Department Camp Director
PH: 904-827-2740
Blind Department Camp Director
PH: 904-827-2963
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.
Registration is FREE and closes May 14.
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!
Dates:
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June 14-18 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here to register for Deaf STEM Camp (6th & 7th Grade)
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!
Dates:
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June 21-25 | 8 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
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.
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!
Registration is FREE and closes May 21.
Dates
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June 14-18 | 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
