Summer Camp

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Summer Camp 2025 - Strive to Thrive!

2025 Summer Camp (June 10-14 for ages 9-19)

Purpose: The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired camp will bring together students who are blind and visually impaired from schools throughout Illinois for an exciting learning adventure.  Come be a part of our Strive to Thrive Camp! Explore ways to bring S.T.E.A.M and Transition to life.  Students will engage in exciting learning activities, field trips, recreation activities, such as swimming and other sports. 

Cost: There will be a fee of $15.  No student shall be denied an opportunity to attend camp solely for an inability to pay.  Scholarships are available by calling Heather Staats at (217) 479-4447.

Where and When: Camp will be held June 10-14, 2025.  All camps will be held on the ISVI campus in Jacksonville, Illinois. 

Who May Attend: Students who are visually impaired, ages 9-19, are eligible to attend the camp if they reside in Illinois, do not currently attend ISVI, are not high school graduates, and have appropriate independent living skills.  **Note: A physical is required and must be dated within 12 months of application.

Transportation: Families are responsible for providing transportation to ISVI and we will provide transportation home to a designated drop off location near you.

**To Request a ISVI Summer Camp Registration Packet, click the link below to complete a brief pre-registration questionnaire.  Registration packets will be mailed out no later than April 30th.  May 13th will be the last day registration packets will be accepted.  Space is limited so register early!

Click here to complete pre-registration for the ISVI 2025 Summer Camp!

**If you have any questions, you may contact Julie Evans at the contact information listed below.

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