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Elementary Summer Programs

Steps Toward Independence

Grades 4-6: Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17, 2009
Grades 1-3: Sunday, July 19 – Friday, July 24, 2009

Two separate weeks of OVERNIGHT summer programs will be held on the Perkins Campus.  The focus will be on socialization with peers who are also blind or visually impaired, basic skills training, community exploration, and recreation.

Programming will be offered in:

  • daily living skills
  • social skills
  • community experiences
  • adapted games 
  • physical education
  • crafts
  • money handling
  • outdoor adventures 
  • music/drama
  • cooking
  • swimming 
  • horseback riding
  • field trips
  • water sports

Space is limited.  All applicants and referral sources may be interviewed after a completed application packet has been returned.  School and other educational/state contacts may also be interviewed.  Students accepted into the program will be notified as soon as possible.

Registration: Download request for an application packet.  Please indicate your interest in one of the Outreach Elementary Programs and return the form to:

Perkins Outreach Services
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Or
FAX: 617-972-7586
E-Mail: Outreach@Perkins.org


A full application packet will be mailed upon receipt.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Kelly Cote, Outreach Activities Coordinator
617-972-7867
E-mail: Kelly.Cote@Perkins.org