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2006 Camp Lighthouse Summer Programs
“CLB’s summer camps have a
vital combination of education, social purposes and fun. Our
campers are our community’s most important resource. They
are a pathway for future occupation, commerce and productive
members of our society."
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Summer
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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind is please to
announce our summer
programs for children
and youth who are blind or
visually impaired. These summer camps encourage children
to develop new skills and expand their horizons.
Camp Lighthouse Day Camp - July 10 - July 21
Camp Lighthouse Day Camp enables children to try new experiences while learning to accommodate their vision loss. Activities include:
- instruction in Braille and literacy
- science and nature
- computers and technology
- arts & culture, independent living skills
- fitness and recreation.
Campers participate in field trips and recreational activities such as swimming, soccer, and beepball.
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240-737-5169 or Andrea Noel@ 202-454-6409 |
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Camp Lighthouse Day Camp offers:
- Activities that enhance each student's skills in independence, helping each student to be able to become more involved within the community and to strive to reach his or her maximum potential.
- Adventure and challenge in a safe environment where
students can build self-
esteem and self-confidence.
- Reinforcement and development of skills and knowledge acquired during the previous school year.
Children ages 6-12 living within
the metropolitan Washington, DC area are eligible to
participate. Transportation and meals are provided free of charge.
Camp Lighthouse Technology Camp (CLTC) - July 31 - August 11
Camp Lighthouse Technology Camp (CLTC) for high school students who are blind or visually impaired focuses on technology skills and applications that make students more competitive at school and later in college or in the workplace. During the two-week session, students learn assistive technologies, office applications, PowerPoint, and basic web page development. Field trips and guest speakers expose students to myriad career opportunities and role models. Transportation and meals are provided free of charge.
2006 Camp Lighthouse Sponsors
Corporate, Foundation and Individual Sponsors
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Catholic Daughters of the Americas - District of Columbia Court 212
Eagle Bank
George Preston Marshal Foundation (Redskins Foundation)
Human Capital Advisors
Knowledge Bank
Mr. John Bouchard
Nelson & Michelle Carbonell Family Foundation
The Washington Post
Verizon Foundation
VSA arts
Camp Underwriters
BLT Shirt Printers
Boston Market
Burger King
Calvert House Inn
Canada Dry Potomac Corporation
Cosi’
Costco Wholesale
Courtyard by Marriott
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Geppetto Catering
Lafayette Cleaners
Mr. & Mrs. J. George Williams
Pizza Oven
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Red Top Cab Co.
Sprint
Subway
Tapenade Catering
The Catholic University of America
Twin Springs Farms
Via Cucina
Advertisers
Black Box & NobleHeart Theatre
Catholic Community Services of the Archdiocese of Washington
CELCO
Charlie Nave, Attorney at Law
CLB Visionary Store
Digital Office Products
DMI
DMP
Freeport Technologies
Knowledge Bank
MarketingBank
Mount Airy Baptist Church
National Mailing Systems
OneVoice
Rensin & Rosenstein, LLP
Sparky’s Garage
The Dental Group
The Energy Club
The Washingtonian
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
XM Satellite Radio
Zyedge
Supporters
Cumberland Running Club
D.C. Metropolitan Police
D.C. United
