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CNIBLakeJoe@Home Virtual Programs

CNIB Lake Joe offers virtual camp programs year-round online and by phone. From coffee chats to arts and crafts, trivia sessions and campfire singalongs, we invite you to join us for CNIBLakeJoe@Home programs – opportunities for our community to come together and experience the magic of CNIB Lake Joe from home. We will be updating our programs throughout the year in response to campers’ interests. Please bookmark this page and visit it often.

Upcoming Events

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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: After School Special (for children & youth)

Join us for After School Special, a vibrant and welcoming program designed specifically for children and youth living with sight loss. Offered the third Thursday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, it will give everyone the chance to keep connections with camp friends - or friends they haven't met yet - strong.
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CNIB Lake Joe 2026 Season Info Session #1

Join this afternoon info session to learn everything you need to know about attending CNIB Lake Joe 2026 season! Join us Monday, January 5 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Coffee Break

Join us for conversation, laughter, and a chance to reminisce about your favourite CNIB Lake Joe memories. Pour yourself a coffee, tea, or beverage of choice, login and connect with your friends from Lake Joe. Coffee Break meets every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIB Lake Joe 2026 Season Info Session #2

Join this evening info session to learn everything you need to know about attending CNIB Lake Joe 2026 season! Perfect for parents and folks at work during the day, we invite you to join us Tuesday, January 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Afternoon Games

Book some time to play today! Join us on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Talent Show

Who's got talent? You do! Join us on alternating Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Eastern Time to perform (if you wish) and/or enjoy the talents of fellow attendees.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Lake Joe Choir

Lift your voice and connect with others through the joy of singing. Join our vibrant online choir community on Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Audiobook Alley

If you like being read to or listening to audiobooks, then this program is for you! Each week, we will be listening to multiple chapters of a community-selected, family-friendly audiobook and chat about it! Join us Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Reading Room

Sit back and relax in our virtual reading room and let the CNIB Lake Joe team share articles and stories of interest. Reading Room meets on the first Friday of every month from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIB Lake Joe: How to Apply for the 2026 Season

This hands-on session will walk you through the online registration process using our camp database, perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support. Join us Monday, January 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Drama Club

Get in on the act with CNIB Lake Joe's virtual Drama Club! This program allows you to explore the arts and let your creative side shine through drama and improv activities. Join us on alternating Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Reading Room - "Let's Go: CNIB Lake Joe" e-newsletter

Get all the news you can use about CNIB Lake Joe as we read the January issue of the "Let's Go: CNIB Lake Joe" e-newsletter. This group is in addition to our regular Reading Room session and will be held Friday, January 16th from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: The Lounge (ages 20+)

Friday nights are fun...and easy! We're hosting a special monthly get-together for adults ages 20+ who simply want to hangout and chat.  Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Curiosity Corner

Keep curious and engaged with lifelong learning. In this monthly session we will be inviting special guests and experts to inform and inspire us on a variety of interesting topics! Join us the first Monday of the month  from 4 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Zoom information will be provided after registering. 
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