2022 Virtual ExCEL STEM Camp
Once again, the American Printing House for the Blind has some incredible summer opportunities for blind/low vision students! In addition to getting together with peers and enjoying top-notch instruction from talented educators, students who register in time will receive APH products related to their camp!
Please explore the opportunities listed below and sign up soon!
Note: In order to qualify for free APH materials, the student “must meet the definition of blindness in your state.”
Quick Reference Guide
Virtual ExCEL Problem Solving Pre-Camp (Grades K-7)
- Dates: June 8 and June 10 Noon – 1 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual ExCEL Career Open House Pre-Camp (Grades 8-12)
- Dates: June 8 and June 10 from 3 – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual ExCEL Great STEM Campout for K-3rd Grade
- Register deadline: June 2 (in order to ensure receiving free items related to the camp)
- Dates: June 13-17 from Noon – 1 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual ExCEL Tending the Garden Camp for Symbolic Learners
- Register deadline: June 2 (in order to ensure receiving free items related to the camp)
- Dates: June 13-17 from 3 – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual ExCEL STEM Camp on a Desert Island for 4-7 grades
- Register deadline: July 15 (in order to ensure receiving free items related to the camp)
- Dates: July 25-29 from 3 – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual ExCEL Crime Scene Investigation Camp for 8-12 grades
- Register deadline: July 15 (in order to ensure receiving free items related to the camp)
- Dates: July 25-29 from Noon – 1 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp for 5-8 year-olds
- Register deadline: July 22 (in order to ensure receiving free items related to the camp)
- Dates: August 1–5 from Noon – 1 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp for 9-14 year-olds
- Registration deadline: July 22 (in order to ensure receiving free items related to the camp)
- Dates: August 1-5 from 3 – 4 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)
El Campamento STEM de español virtual de ExCEL en una isla desierta
- Fecha límite de inscripción: 22 de julio (para asegurarse de recibir artículos gratuitos relacionados con el campamento)
- Fechas: del 8 al 12 de agosto de 15:00 a 16:00 Hora del este (EE. UU. y Canadá)
Full Descriptions
Virtual ExCEL Problem Solving Pre-Camp (Grades K-7)
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL Problem Solving Pre-Camp is for students with vison loss Kindergarten (K) to seventh (7) grade and it includes a live hour at 12:00 ET, June 8 and 10, Wednesday and Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are two at-home extension activities. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
In this pre-camp, campers will practice critical thinking skills. We will examine the questions we ask ourselves throughout the day. Throughout the day situations arise and we ask ourselves questions. Some questions are simple and straightforward, but other questions lead to more questions. In this class students will refine their questions in order to solve a mystery.”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Jun 8, 2022 Noon
Jun 10, 2022 Noon
Virtual ExCEL Career Open House Pre-Camp (Grades 8-12)
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL Career Open House Pre-Camp is for students with vison loss eighth (8) grade to seniors (12+) grade and it includes a live hour at 3:00 ET, June 8 and 10, Wednesday and Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are two at-home extension activities. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
In this pre-camp, campers will explore various STEM careers. These two days will help you consider the skills (academic and blindness skills) you need to meet the demands of the career, and to explore the pros and cons of these jobs, including other ways to prepare for your life after high school, and entering the workforce. The key to all of it? Your own knowledge, skills, and determination to do hard things.”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Jun 8, 2022 03:00 PM
Jun 10, 2022 03:00 PM
Virtual ExCEL Great STEM Campout for K-3rd Grade
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL Great STEM Campout is for students with vison loss grades kindergarten (K) to third (3) grade and include a live hour at 12:00 ET, June 13-17, Monday through Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are five at-home extension activities for the camp theme and with the camp supplies that will be sent to the student. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
Campers will explore the outdoors while learning about math and science. Whether they are figuring out what to pack or how to choose a camping location, campers will understand how geographic regions changes our camping needs, build decision making skills, and problem-solve differences.”
Register early!
“Grants are providing students from the United States of America an APH product that will be used during camp so we need registrations completed early! For students to receive items in time for camp, they must have registered for this week by June 2, 2022.
Those that register after that date are still welcome to attend; we would suggest working with your teacher of students with visual impairments to procure the product for use during camp as all items are available through Federal Quota.
To make sure we have the correct information for your student, you may be contacted via email to confirm information. We are excited to have your student join our Virtual ExCEL Great STEM Campout!”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
June 13, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
June 14, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
June 15, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
June 16, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
June 17, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
Virtual ExCEL Tending the Garden Camp for Symbolic Learners
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL Tending the Garden is for students with vison loss and are pre-symbolic learners. It includes a live hour at 3:00 ET, June 13-17, Monday through Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are five at-home extension activities for the camp theme and with the camp supplies that will be sent to the student. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
Students will tend a virtual garden while learning about area, perimeter, and pictographs. This exploration will include building mathematical vocabulary, understanding how food is grown, and creating a virtual salad. If your camper needs assistance, please have someone attend the camp with them so they may participate fully in the activities.”
Register early!
“Grants are providing students from the United States of America an APH product that will be used during camp so we need registrations completed early! For students to receive items in time for camp, they must have registered for this week by June 2, 2022.
Those that register after that date are still welcome to attend; we would suggest working with your teacher of students with visual impairments to procure the product for use during camp as all items are available through Federal Quota.
To make sure we have the correct information for your student, you may be contacted via email to confirm information. We are excited to have your student join our Virtual ExCEL Tending the Garden!”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
June 13, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
June 14, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
June 15, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
June 16, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
June 17, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Virtual ExCEL STEM Camp on a Desert Island for 4-7 grades
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL STEM Camp on a Desert Island is for students with vison loss grades fourth (4) to seventh (7) grade and include a live hour at 12:00 ET, July 25-29, Monday through Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are five at-home extension activities for the camp theme and with the camp supplies that will be sent to the student. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
Campers will survive on a desert island while learning about physical science and engineering. Whether they are figuring out how to build a waterproof container for a message to be sent in a bottle or how to construct an area to sleep that is dry, campers will gain cooperative learning skills, computational thinking, and develop scientific practices for planning and carrying out investigations.”
Register early!
“Grants are providing students from the United States of America an APH product that will be used during camp so we need registrations completed early! For students to receive items in time for camp, they must have registered for this week by July 15, 2022.
Those that register after that date are still welcome to attend; we would suggest working with your teacher of students with visual impairments to procure the product for use during camp as all items are available through Federal Quota.
To make sure we have the correct information for your student, you may be contacted via email to confirm information. We are excited to have your student join our Virtual ExCEL Great STEM Campout!”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
July 25, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
July 26, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
July 27, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
July 28, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
July 29, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Virtual ExCEL Crime Scene Investigation Camp for 8-12 grades
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL Crime Scene Investigation Camp is for students with vison loss grades eighth (8) to twelfth (12) grade and include a live hour at 3:00 ET, July 25-29, Monday through Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are five at-home extension activities for the camp theme and with the camp supplies that will be sent to the student. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
Campers will investigate a buried skeleton while learning about science, criminal justice, law and forensics. Whether they are figuring out how anthropologists determine age of skeletal remains or how height is determined from the long bones of a skeleton, campers will learn the steps of crime scene investigation, develop research skills, and build their scientific practices for planning and carrying out investigations.”
Register early!
“Grants are providing students from the United States of America an APH product that will be used during camp so we need registrations completed early! For students to receive items in time for camp, they must have registered for this week by July 15, 2022.
Those that register after that date are still welcome to attend; we would suggest working with your teacher of students with visual impairments to procure the product for use during camp as all items are available through Federal Quota.
To make sure we have the correct information for your student, you may be contacted via email to confirm information. We are excited to have your student join our Virtual ExCEL CSI Camp!”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
July 25, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
July 26, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
July 27, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
July 28, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
Juyl 29, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp for 5-8 year-olds
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp is for students with vison loss ages five (5) to eight (8) years old and include a live hour at 12:00 ET, August 1-5, Monday through Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are five at-home extension activities for the camp theme and with the camp supplies that will be sent to the student. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
Campers will investigate spatial relations, measurements and basic algebra. Whether they are determining how to construct the tallest Oreo Cookie tower, calculating one- and two-digit multiple numbers fast and accurately using an abacus, or engineering a popsicle stick river dam, campers will build mental images of engineering obstacles, build their scientific practices of panning and carrying out investigations, and perform speedy arithmetic.”
Register early!
“Grants are providing students from the United States of America an APH product that will be used during camp so we need registrations completed early! For students to receive items in time for camp, they must have registered for this week by July 22, 2022.
Those that register after that date are still welcome to attend; we would suggest working with your teacher of students with visual impairments to procure the product for use during camp as all items are available through Federal Quota.
To make sure we have the correct information for your student, you may be contacted via email to confirm information. We are excited to have your student join our Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp!”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
August 1, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
August 2, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
August 3, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
August 4, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
August 5, 2022 Noon – 1:00 PM
Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp for 9-14 year-olds
Description
“The Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp is for students with vison loss ages nine (9) to fourteen (14) years old and include a live hour at 3:00 ET, August 1-5, Monday through Friday, and is free to all registrants. We will continue to record these sessions so all have the opportunity to learn. Also included are five at-home extension activities for the camp theme and with the camp supplies that will be sent to the student. Parents, please register your student for the camp that matches their needs. As parents, you know if they would be more appropriately placed with the age level identified. If you are unsure, we suggest reaching out to your teacher of students with visual impairments. And remember, each student must be registered separately and must meet the definition of blindness in your state.
Campers will investigate spatial relations, measurements and basic algebra. Whether they are determining how to construct the tallest Oreo Cookie tower, calculating one- and two-digit multiple numbers fast and accurately using an abacus, or engineering a popsicle stick river dam, campers will build mental images of engineering obstacles, build their scientific practices of panning and carrying out investigations, and perform speedy arithmetic.”
Register early!
“Grants are providing students from the United States of America an APH product that will be used during camp so we need registrations completed early! For students to receive items in time for camp, they must have registered for this week by July 22, 2022.
Those that register after that date are still welcome to attend; we would suggest working with your teacher of students with visual impairments to procure the product for use during camp as all items are available through Federal Quota.
To make sure we have the correct information for your student, you may be contacted via email to confirm information. We are excited to have your student join our Virtual ExCEL Oreos and Abacii Camp!”
Time in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
August 1, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
August 2, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
August 3, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
August 4, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
August 5, 2022 3:00 – 4:00 PM
El Campamento STEM de español virtual de ExCEL en una isla desierta
Descripción
El Campamento STEM de español virtual de ExCEL en una isla desierta es para estudiantes con pérdida de visión y hablantes primarios de español. Incluye una hora en vivo a las 3:00 ET, de lunes a viernes, y es gratis para todos los inscritos. Continuaremos grabando estas sesiones para que todos tengan la oportunidad de aprender. También se incluyen cinco actividades de extensión en el hogar para el tema del campamento y con los útiles del campamento que se enviarán al estudiante. Padres, inscriban a su estudiante en el campamento que se ajuste a sus necesidades. Como padres, saben si sería más apropiado colocarlos con el nivel de edad identificado. Si no está seguro, le sugerimos que se comunique con su maestro de estudiantes con discapacidades visuales. Y recuerde, cada estudiante debe registrarse por separado y debe cumplir con la definición de ceguera en su estado.
Los campistas sobrevivirán en una isla desierta mientras aprenden sobre ciencias físicas e ingeniería. Ya sea que estén averiguando cómo construir un recipiente a prueba de agua para enviar un mensaje en una botella o cómo construir un área seca para dormir, los campistas obtendrán habilidades de aprendizaje cooperativo, pensamiento computacional y desarrollarán prácticas científicas para planificar y llevar a cabo investigaciones.
¡Regístrese temprano!
Las subvenciones están proporcionando a los estudiantes de los Estados Unidos de América un producto APH que se utilizará durante el campamento, ¡así que necesitamos que se completen las inscripciones con anticipación! Para que los estudiantes reciban artículos a tiempo para el campamento, deben haberse registrado para esta semana antes del 22 de julio de 2022. Aquellos que se registren después de esa fecha aún pueden asistir; sugerimos trabajar con su maestro de estudiantes con discapacidades visuales para adquirir el producto para usar durante el campamento, ya que todos los artículos están disponibles a través de Federal Quota.
Hora en Hora del Este (EE. UU. y Canadá)
Agosto 8, 2022 15:00
Agosto 9, 2022 15:00
Agosto 10, 2022 15:00
Agosto 11, 2022 15:00 Agosto 12, 2022 15:0