"The World Around Us - Learning Through Exploration" Middle School Short-Term Program

"The World Around Us - Learning Through Exploration" 

Middle School Short-Term Program

for 6th-9th grade students

During our educational program, students will partake in instruction and events incorporating the Expanded Core Curriculum and go on some adventures where they will explore the world around them throughout the city of Grand Forks and beyond.

Dates: 

September 22-26, 2024

Location:

North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind

500 Stanford Road

Grand Forks, ND 58203

Starting Time: 

Sunday, September 22

Arrive between 4:30-5:30pm at NDVS/SB

500 Stanford Road, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Ending Time: 

Thursday, September 26

Pick up between 4-4:15

Registration Deadline: September 10

Register now for our educational program filled with instruction and experiences focusing the Expanded Core Curriculum which includes Compensatory Skills, Sensory Efficiency, O&M, Self-Determination, Career Education, Assistive Technology, Independent Living Skills, Recreation & Leisure, and Social Skills.

What to Bring:  

Outdoor clothing/jacket; personal items – PJ’s, robe, toiletries; modest swimwear; small amount of spending money (around $10-$20); gym shoes; any over the counter medicines you may need such as Tylenol, and prescription medications. We will have PPE on hand as well.

School Assignments:

There will be limited time allotted to work on school assignments. We ask that only the necessary homework be sent. Instruction on the ECC will be our focus!

How to Register: 

If you would like to register, please email ckwillia@nd.gov or mail Cindy Williams the following forms which are available on our website. (Forms are valid for one year.) 

• Student Data form (please complete all areas, authorization area needs to be signed – not just typed; last page requires initials), 
• Release of Information between local school and NDVS/SB (needs to be signed – not just typed)

Registration may also be completed through your Vision/Outreach Teacher. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the forms, let Cindy know and one will be mailed out.

"The World Around Us - Learning Through Exploration" Middle School Short-Term Program Flyer