Our STEM specialty camp, taking place from July 7th to 9th, is tailored for school-aged youth ages 6 and up. This exciting, hands-on experience will feature a special visit from the Houston Museum, giving students the unique opportunity to touch and explore real artifacts. In addition to this interactive session, participants will engage in a variety of accessible science activities designed to spark curiosity, promote critical thinking, and make STEM learning fun and inclusive for all.
The Lighthouse of Houston is excited to announce our Youth Specialty Camps for children and teens who are blind or low vision. These are a series of specialty mini-camps. Don’t miss this chance to empower your child through skill-building, creativity, and connection.
What: A series of themed mini-camps
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9:30am-12:30pm.
Where: The Lighthouse of Houston. 3602 W. Dallas St., Houston, TX 77019
Cost: $10 Registration fee per week (snacks and beverages daily)
*If scholarships are needed, please contact Kathy Trimm at ktrimm@houstonlighthouse.org or 713-284-8424
Dates
June 9-11 – SPORTS CAMP (For school-aged youth, ages 6+) – Swimming, Self-Defense, and accessible sports.
June 16-18 – PERFORMING ARTS (For school-aged youth, ages 6+) – Students will work with trained professionals, including the Open Dance Project, to learn basics of performance arts and dance.
June 23-25 – BEGINNING BRAILLE EXPLORERS (For school-aged youth, ages 6+) Students will use play and tactile exploration to experience basic uncontracted braille.
July 7-9 – STEM (For school-aged youth, ages 6+) – Activities will include a visit from the Houston Museum for an opportunity to touch the artifacts, among other accessible science activities.
July 14-16 – TACTILE ART (For school-aged youth, ages 6+) – An array of various artistic medium will be used to create touchable art.
July 21-23 – SHINE & DINE (For teens ages 13-19) – Clean-up, Dress-up, and Eat-up – This class is for visually impaired teens who would enjoy learning accessible tricks to manage their skincare and hygiene routines, organize clothing for easy matching and pairing, and appropriate table manners, culminating in a shared meal to “shine and dine.”
For more information please contact Youth and Adult services at 713-284-8429 or email youthadultservices@houstonlighthouse.org.
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