Ohio State School for the Blind Summer Camps 

The Ohio State School for the Blind offers multiple summer camps for students who are blind or have low vision and live in Ohio. OSSB camps are open to students entering grades 3-12 and includes those graduating in Spring 2021.  Please read through the Important Information section to understand our registration process.

At the bottom of this page are the links to required forms and important information to help you with online registration. Please contact Sally Williams at ossbsummercamp@ossb.oh.gov with any questions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Summer Camps at OSSB are open to students who are blind/low vision, entering grades 3-12+.

• Required documents are at the bottom of the event page, located above the Register Now button.

• Your child is not registered for Camp until you have returned all required forms and payment. An email will be sent once those are received. 
• Read all sections of the registration form. Missing a crucial part could delay enrollment.

• If a specific camp is full, our system will close that Camp's registration.
• Each Camp costs $25*. The Total Camp Payment section shows the amount due after you enter the number of camps. 

• You may now pay registration fees online using a credit card.  

• If residential, they may arrive at 5pm that Sunday.  

• Deadline to register is June 4th. 

COVID-19 Information

OSDB remains committed to providing a safe environment for staff and students on our campuses. To ensure safety, OSDB has consulted with professionals at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Education, Franklin County Public Health and Columbus Public Health to develop policies that would work best for the unique learning and residential environment at OSDB (policies linked below). Summer camps will include the wearing of masks by staff and students, social distancing of 6 feet or more when possible and regular handwashing and sanitizing along with other measures outlined in the OSDB policies to mitigate community spread of COVID-19. Any students not adhering to the OSDB policies may be subject to removal from summer camps. All staff and students are subject to OSDB’s Screening and Isolation Policy which can be viewed on the below link. This policy, along with the Frequently Asked Questions document, describes when students are unable to come to campus due to symptoms of COVID-19 or due to exposure to COVID-19.

All students will be required to undergo COVID testing upon arrival at our camps. Consent forms will need to be completed and returned to OSDB with Emergency Medical Forms to be considered for summer camps. Please see Testing Policy and Criteria on the OSDB websites (linked below) for more information.

OSSB Covid Policies: https://ossb.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/ossb/home/resources/covid-19/1_covid_19

OSD COVID Policies: https://osd.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/osd/home/resources/covid-19/1_covid_19

If you have any questions, please reach out to the OSDB Covid-19 Coordinator, Tobbi Reeves-Valentine, at (614)-907-2284.

THINGS TO KNOW

• You must add camper information when registering. To do so, click the Add button for each camper you are registering.

• After entering camper information in the Total Camp Payment section, you must indicate the number of campers in each camp.                                                      

Example, if you have 2 campers attending 2 camps.                   

2 -Math Camp = $50                                         

2-STEM Camp = $50                                                 

Total Due =  $100

Click the Register Now button, at the bottom of the page, to finish.

Modern Shakespeare-Theatre Camp: June 21-25

Grades: 8th-12th+

By the pricking of my thumb, something “wicked awesome” this way comes! This summer in theater camp, we’re giving Shakespeare a comeback. So, dust off those plays and sonnets, and let’s learn about the famous Bard, but in today’s world. Perhaps we can answer the famous question, “To be or not to be…”

As in, “to be or not to be the best summer camp ever!?”

Yes, yes it will be!

Max students: 15

ECC/ADL Camp: June 21-June 25

Grades: 7th-12th+

The ECC Camp will focus on various areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum for students who are visually impaired. Campers will learn to plan and prepare meals and sharpen independent living skills. Campers will learn about standard and accessible technology and complete fun and educational projects related to all things technology. They will also participate in activities related to vocational skill development, leisure, orientation & mobility, social skills and communication.

Max students: 15

Moving Out with Math Camp: June 28-July 2

Grades: 3rd – 7th

This camp will focus on learning math through movement and student involvement. The curriculum for the camp will be based on Ohio’s Learning Standards for mathematics, language arts, and physical education. Students will participate in learning activities, which will be reinforced through the concept of total body movement and active participation in the learning process. Camp will include both individual and group activities featuring aquatic and track and field events.

Max students: 15

Ecological Adventures Camp: June 28th-July 2nd

Grades: 7th-12th+

The great outdoors is calling! Ecological Adventures is a week-long camp for middle and high school students that emphasizes the importance of caring for the planet. During this week, campers will learn about conservation efforts, sustainability, and taking care of the Earth through hands-on activities, speakers, and outdoor adventure field trips. This camp is designed to allow campers to experience nature, and several of the activities are outdoors. The Earth is what we all have in common, so let’s get out and enjoy it!

Max students: 8

Braille Trails Camp: July 12th-16th

Grades: 3rd-7th

Let’s explore nature while on the path toward improving our braille skills. Braille Trails is for students with a visual impairment, who currently use braille for written communication and access. This camp is geared toward students who need to improve their braille skills and are participating in statewide testing. Students will work to enhance existing braille skills through fun and educational science activities based on Ohio’s Learning Standards. Activities will include instruction in braille usage, nature, letter writing, story-telling, and games.

Max students: 15

Sports Camp: July 26th-30th

Grades: 7th-12th+

Do you like making friends? Do you like being physically active and trying new activities? Then Sports Camp is for you! Sports camp is designed to give rising 7th grade through graduating seniors the opportunity to get up and move. Example activities include swimming, biking, goalball, archery. Each year physical activities rotate but no matter what the year you’re bound to have fun. Join Mr. Grim, Mrs. Kallstorm and Ms. Brewer-Wood for a week of excitement.

Max students: 16

Band Camp: August 2nd-6th 

Grades: 7th-12th

Students* will work in small groups to learn music and attend instrument specific master classes to increase technic and playing skills. Students will work on marching  fundamentals and learn how to march and play a new halftime show that will be performed at the end of the week. We will also take the Official Band photo and offer students the opportunity to take individual photos in their uniforms.

*including OSSB, and local districts with band director permission

**Previous band experience required, unless approved by OSSB Band Director**

Max students: 25

 DOCUMENTS

All documents are in fillable PDF format. To open a document you can click either the thumbnail image (will open in this same window) or the text link (will open in a new window).

**Return all medical forms and summer camp consent forms to ossbsummercamp@ossb.oh.gov **

Medical Forms **REQUIRED**- You must complete and return all medical forms prior to attending camps.  They will be emailed to you upon registration, and need to be returned before your student is officially enrolled and can attend camp.

Summer Camp Consent Form **REQUIRED**- You must return the camper agreement form.  Click here to open the Summer Camp Consent Form in a new window.

Learning Media Form- This form is to be completed by new campers who have not attended an OSSB summer camp before. Click here to open the Learning Media Form in a new window.

Packing List- These are suggested items to pack. We suggest you label your camper's items that are sent with them to camp. Click here to see the Summer Camp Packing List in a new window.

 ****Make sure to hit ADD under camper information when registering on the registration page so we have your campers information and they are registered****

Register Now! ****Make sure to hit ADD under camper information when registering on the registration page****