Summer Youth Program

Join BVRS for our summer programs in 2023

JOIN US FOR THE SUMMER

Come learn, grow, explore, and develop with Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services. We have an exciting program planned this year. This experience is exclusive to students who are blind or vision impaired, ages 14-21. Sign up today!


TRACK ONE

LEARN GROW EXPLORE and DEVELOP with BVRS

    • LEARN what is new in the AT world (July 10 and 11, 2023)

Our staff will teach you useful key stroke tips, introduce you to the latest technology, and answer any of your AT questions.

    • GROW in your independence (July 12, 2023)

In this class you will learn new techniques that will help you be independent cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, and enjoying your favorite activity.

    • EXPLORE Pittsburgh (July 13, 2023)

Enhance your O&M skills while exploring buildings, parks, stores, and restaurants in Pittsburgh. After this class, you won’t worry about what you are missing in the city.

    • DEVELOP your employment skills (July 14, 2023)

During this two day employment class you will learn what types of jobs are available by completing an interest inventory, resume, and participating in a job shadow. Come see what your future holds.

Cost: $1,750 per week or $350 per class

TRACK TWO

STEM PROGRAMMING with ROBOTICS

Date: July 31st – August 11th, 2023

In this one-of-a-kind two week session, you willwork with robotics while learning the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Cost: $3,500


RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Both tracks will be at BVRS, located at 1816 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Classes are Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided and transportation is not included.

Please contact Elizabeth McKay at 412.368.4051 or emckay@pghvis.org to reserve your spot for this amazing summer program.


If you wish to print out this information, click the link below for our printable flyer.

2023 Summer Program Flyer