Tech camp for Dhh Middle Scholars

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Just passing this on.....shel and Bajagirl you might want to pass this on to your students! Tech Camps Offered by RIT to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Middle School StudentsPosted: 15 Mar 2011 04:36 PM PDTFrom Tech Camps Offered by RIT to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Middle School Students Two specialized programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing middle school students from across the country are being offered this summer by Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The first program, TechGirlz, is for girls entering grades seventh through ninth in September who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math. TechGirlz, held July 30 to Aug. 5, is designed to help girls learn about and consider jobs and careers in science and technology. Campers will learn through hands-on activities such as building their own computer to take home, discovering the secrets of roller coaster design and becoming a commander on a simulated mission to Mars. They will also meet other girls with similar interests, enjoy social activities and get their own lab coats. Camp classes are taught in English and in sign language, are certified by the New York State Department of Health and incorporate National Science Education standards. The cost is $650 and includes tuition, housing in a residence hall, and meals and snacks for the week. Parents are invited to opening and closing activities. For more information call (585) 475-7695 voice/TTY or e-mail at TechGirlz@ntid.rit.edu. The second program, Steps to Success, is a career exploration mini-camp Aug. 5-7, for deaf and hard-of-hearing African-American, Latino American and Native American students entering grades seventh through ninth this fall. The weekend camp allows students to explore career options that can help prepare them for life after high school. Working with experienced counselors and instructors who use both English and sign language, participants construct robots, perform science experiments in high-tech labs, and more. Students will stay in residence halls, get a taste of life on campus and meet other students from around the country. Parents or guardians are encouraged to stay for the weekend and can get tips to support their student through this time of transition, as well as share experiences and information with other parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cost for students attending Steps To Success is $50 and includes housing, meals and activities. Limited scholarships are available based on financial need. For parents, the cost is $100 per person for the weekend. For more information, call (585) 475-7695 voice/TTY or e-mail: StepstoSuccess@ntid.rit.edu. Registration deadline for TechGirlz and Steps To Success is May 31. For more information or an application, visit: ntid.rit.edu
 
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