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Summer Was Fun, and Especially Our Saturday Science Day!
Here are a few pics from our Science Saturday way back in July! Studens rotated between three stations – basic chemistry, a station dedicated to weather, and a robotics class using Lego Mindstorms.
With the first serious fall weather this week – misty rain, leaves turning and starting to litter the lawns and sidewalks – it’s kind of fun to think about how hot it was that day out front with the bucket and the hose!
The point of course is to show our students that blind people can do science and – Wow! – it’s even fun!
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Youth Programs Receive Anonymous $10,000 Donation
Recently, we were elated to get notification that we had received an anonymous donation of $10,000 designated for our Youth Programs through our Colorado Gives portal. We often receive donations in this way and welcome every one of them. But such generous donations as this one are, not surprisingly, a little out of the norm. The anonymous donor left the following note, which meant a lot to our Youth Services staff as our summer youth programs were drawing to a close. We’ve edited the note slightly:
… Read the rest “Youth Programs Receive Anonymous $10,000 Donation”I am pleased to be able to make another large donation this year. (I know) one of your alumni and seeing the incredible impact you have made in her life makes me want to give as much as I can.
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Weather, Robots and Chemistry: Summer Science Seminar is Saturday!
Blind people can and are scientists, even though too often blind youth are discouraged or set off to the side in science classes. With that in mind, each year we conduct a Saturday Science Seminar in conjunction with our summer programs. It’s not exclusive, however, as blind youth are invited whether or not they’re in this year’s summer programs.
So please join us for 3 fun filled and educational sessions in an array of sciences.
When and Where?
Saturday July 22nd from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. We will be providing lunch so please RSVP to Brent by July 20th.… Read the rest “Weather, Robots and Chemistry: Summer Science Seminar is Saturday!”
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Summer Youth Explore the Garden
Today we start up again after our annual trip to the National Fedeeration of the Blind Convention in Orlando, but the CCB summer students got back in the swing of things yesterday. Since it was our appointed gardening day with the Master Gardeners, summer students and staff got the privilege of bringing in the first zucchini of the season, as well as some other tasy surprises!
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Fitness & Sports Tomorrow for #NFChallenge #OlympicDay2017! @WEFitwellness @USABA
It’s happening here tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. Thanks to our partners at WE Fit Wellness and United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA). Contributing will be Eye-Cycle, Achilles Denver and members of the Colorad Storm Beep Baseball team.
And at lunch there wil be a keynote address from current CCB studentChaz Davis, a member of the 2016 US Paralympic team! Checkout the agenda below.
#NFChallenge Olympic Day Agenda
10:00-10:10 – Welcome
Meeting Room10:10-10:55 – Breakout Session 1
Running – lobby sitting area
Tandem Cycling – picnic tables
Beep baseball – side yard
Power Lifting – art room
Goalball – gym
11:10-11:55 Breakout Session 2
Judo – Travel Lobby
Tandem Cycling – picnic tables
Beep baseball – side yard
Power Lifting – art room
Goalball – gym
11:55-1:00 Lunch
Meeting Room
Keynote Address Chaz Davis, 2016 Paralympian1:15- 2:00 Breakout Session 3
Running – lobby sitting area
Judo – Travel Lobby
Tandem Cycling – picnic tables
Power Lifting – art room
Goalball Scrimmage Matches: gym
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They’re coming today, the #CCBSummer17 students! 2016tells what’s ins store:
That’s right, Summer 2017 students are all arriving today by planes, … well automobiles at least. Their counselors have been here for nearly two weeks, getting classrooms and apartments ready, creating lesson plans and getting in touch with the students – even finding out what them might like for dinner tonight! It’s the start of eight dynamic weeksof challenge and growth because, as we always say, this isn’t a camp, it’s a PROGRAM!
Last summer, after eight weeks, after the final meal cooked by the summer students for family and the etire Center, after the talent show and passing out of certificates, and as the packing and apartment cleaning started, Summer 2016 students and staff took a few moments to reflect on what the summer meant to them.… Read the rest “They’re coming today, the #CCBSummer17 students! 2016tells what’s ins store:”
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Dates & Applications for 2017 Residential Summer Youth Programs Available
Sure, it was an unlucky 13 degrees this morning and one-third of our ITP students are on the slopes today, so why not start thinking about Summer 2017?
Here are the dates of all three residential programs.
Summer for Success College Prep Program
Ages: completed junior year in high school with focus on college
Program dates: June 9 – August 4
8-week residential programEarn and Learn High School Program
Ages: 14 years or older and completed freshman year of high school
Program dates: June 9 – August 4
8-week residential programInitiation to Independence Middle School Program
Ages: 11-14
Program dates: June 12 – June 30
3 week residential programAt the Colorado Center for the Blind we offer three summer residential programs for students in middle school, high school and college prep.… Read the rest “Dates & Applications for 2017 Residential Summer Youth Programs Available”
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Announcing Dates for the 2017 CONFIDENCE CAMP FOR KIDS
Come join us for our Elementary Summer day Program!
June 5 through June 23 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday For ages 5-11 Once again, The Colorado Center for the Blind is sponsoring our interactive, three week program for blind and visually impaired children ages five through eleven.The highly qualified staff, including two certified TVIs, will work with students in a variety of age appropriate areas such as cane skills, daily living skills, Braille and beginning technology. Students will prepare lunch each day and focus on household activities like making beds, vacuuming, washing dishes, sweeping, etc.… Read the rest “Announcing Dates for the 2017 CONFIDENCE CAMP FOR KIDS”