Future Reflections Volume 20,Number 1
During convention
week children between the ages of six weeks and twelve years are invited to
join in the fun and festivities of NFB Camp. NFB Camp offers more than just
childcare; it is an opportunity for our blind and sighted children to meet
and develop lifelong friendships. Our activity schedule is filled with games,
crafts, and special performances designed to entertain, educate, and delight.
If you are interested in having your children participate in this year’s program,
please complete and return the registration form provided. Preregistration
with payment on or before June 15, 2001, is mandatory for participation in
NFB Camp. Space is limited and last year some families had to be turned away.
About the Staff: NFB Camp is organized and supervised
by Carla McQuillan, the Executive Director of Main Street Montessori Association,
operating two schools, parent-education courses, and a teacher-training program.
Carla is the mother of two children, the President of the National Federation
of the Blind of Oregon, and a member of the Board of Directors of the National
Federation of the Blind.
Michelle Ros is this year’s Activities Director
for NFB Camp. Michelle is a Montessori teacher employed by Main Street Montessori
Association. Carla and Michelle will supervise a staff of experienced childcare
workers and volunteers.
Activities and Special Events: The children are
divided into groups according to age: infants and toddlers, preschoolers, and
school-aged children. Each camp room is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate
toys, games, and books; and children will enjoy daily art projects. Blind teens
will come in to read stories in Braille, and the National Association of Guide
Dog Users will make a presentation. We will sing, dance, and play instruments
with blind singer/songwriter Daniel Lamonds. In addition, the school-aged children
will make excursions to the Farmers’ Market and the Please-Touch Museum. On
the final day of NFB Camp we will conduct a big toy sale—brand new toys at
bargain prices.
Banquet Night: NFB Camp will provide dinner and
activities during the banquet. The cost for banquet activities is $15 per child
in addition to other camp fees.
NFB Camp will be open during general convention sessions, division and committee meeting day, and the evening of the banquet. Plenty of teens are always available to baby-sit during evening and lunchtime meetings. The schedule this year will be as follows:
NFB Camp 2001
Schedule
Fees: For the entire week (including banquet), first child $80, siblings $60 each. By the day, each child (does not include banquet), $20; banquet, $15 per child.
• Sunday, July 1, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.*
• Monday, July 2, Camp is closed.
• Tuesday, July 3, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.*
• Wednesday, July 4, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m.*
• Thursday, July 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.*
• Friday, July 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m.*
• Saturday, July 7, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m.*
* You are required to provide lunch for your child(ren) each day.
Please use the NFB Camp
preregistration form provided.
NFB
Camp
Preregistration Form
Return no later than June 15, 2001
Please print or type:
Parent Information
Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
City_____________ State______ Zip____________
Phone______________________________________
Child(ren) Information: Include description of any disabilities we should know about.
Name_______________ Date of birth______ Age__
___________________________________________
Name_______________ Date of birth______ Age__
___________________________________________
Name_______________ Date of birth______ Age__
___________________________________________
Weekly Fees: $80 first child, $60 each sibling (includes banquet) $_____
Daily Fees: $20 per child per day,
# of days_____
$_____
Banquet Fee: $15 per child $_____
Total Due: $_____
Completed preregistration form and fee must be received by June 15, 2001.
Make checks payable to NFB of Oregon and mail to:
National Federation of the Blind of Oregon
5005 Main Street
Springfield, Oregon 97478
(541) 726-6924