August 5, 2012 to August 11, 2012
Where: CNIB Lake Joseph Centre – Mactier, Ontario
Limited rooms still available!!
The VIEWS Family Session has proven to be very popular and tons of fun for the entire family!
Contact Janet Vanderwerf at contact@viewson.ca or Jacqueline Harrison at jacqueline.harrison@cnib.ca to request the 2012 Pre-Registration Package!
Our gala evening, Making Magic 2011, raised funds for our blind and low-vision programs for children. It was a fantastic event, and a great time was had by all!
Photos can be seen below.
May 28 – 29, 2011
VIEWS, in partnership with the W. Ross MacDonald school, the local South Western Ontario school boards, and CNIB, are in the planning stages for an awesome family weekend. There is much for families to learn, and even more fun to be had. Siblings will also have an opportunities to participate. Plan to attend!
Please follow this link for the Flyer, Application, and Checklist information.
The Music Camps in 2009 and 2010 were met with widespread acclaim and enthusiasm. Don’t take our word for it though – we asked two of the attendees what they thought!
What did you learn at music camp?
Cyndie – I learned about rhythm and beats and sometimes even new songs on the piano. I also learned that I can sing in soprano. Oh and we learned about the stage positions.
Cassie – I learned different songs and learned how to play more songs on the piano. Also learned how to play the guitar.
Is Music camp fun?
Cyndie – Yes, music camp is soooo much fun because we get to show off our talent and things we learned in only 5 days at the end of the week to the parents and family members who came.
Cassie – Yes music camp is so much fun. I love coming back because you get to do so many things and you also get to meet tons of new friends.
Is music camp worthwhile to attend?
Cyndie – Yes because you meet really great people and you get to do a concert at the end of the week. You get to do a little play and sing some awesome songs. Also maybe play the instrument you came to learn at the concert like the song you got taught.
Cassie – Yes it is because you get to meet different friends and get to learn how to do drama. Also you get to learn how to sing in a choir, different instruments and songs on which instrument you play.
What is your favourite part of music camp?
Cyndie – My favourite part is everything because it is really awesome to learn new things and do new things there each year.
Cassie – Doing drama, learning new songs to play on the piano and love to sing in the choir. I just love everything as you can see.
What does it mean to you to be able to attend a camp like this?
Cyndie – It means a lot to me because I think it is interesting learning about different things on the piano and also learn new songs that I can sing too and also new instruments too.
Cassie – It means so much to me to attend music camp you get to learn so much in just a week and also you get to meet lots of new friends.
July 10 – 15, 2011
This Independent Living Skills camp is an exceptional opportunity for our children to grow with confidence in their own abilities. They, along with their parents, can request specific skill sets to be focused on during the camp. Examples might include cooking breakfast, cleaning the bathroom, or doing laundry. The camp is staffed by awesome skilled professionals who will ensure training is specialized, high-quality, and completed. Camp Freedom offers a unique experience where personal goals are incorporated into the programming, and we can all come together and improve social, recreational, and leisure skills.
See the Camp Freedom 2011 Flyer here.
To apply, please fill out the following Application, and separate Medical Form.
A Camp Freedom Checklist is available here for your assistance.
July 17 – 23, 2011
Let it never be said that my blind-low vision child cannot advance in music – Music Camp for Braille Users is always a huge success! This camp is an exceptional opportunity for braille users who want to read and play music. It offers highly qualified instructors and many opportunities for braille music, various instruments, and choir, as well as social and recreational activities. It’s a favorite among our children and offers an awesome finale concert for family and friends to attend.
See the 2011 Music Camp Flyer here.
To apply, follow instructions on the Application, and please fill out the separate Medical Form.
The Music Camp Checklist is also available for your assistance.
2011 is shaping up to be another great year for VIEWS members and their families.
To assist with financially subsidizing the independent living skills and music camps for our children, along with short-term placement financial needs and the family week at Lake Joe, we are hosting our major fundraiser on Saturday, April 9th, at 6:00pm.
For more information, click here.
To purchase tickets, please complete this form, and to make a donation, please follow this link.
There are also excellent sponsorship opportunities! Please click here for more information, and to become a sponsor, follow this link.
Making Magic is sure to be a gala you won’t want to miss!
Our goal is to provide a fun, interactive, residential program which focuses on
helping develop independence in daily living skills.
Sunday, July 11 – Friday, July 16, 2010
VIEWS Annual General Meeting date is set for Sunday May 2, 2010. Please view flyer (PDF file) for additional information.
Location: W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford, Ontario.
Please review following documents: