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Junior Explorers (grades 7-8)

Get the jump on high school with this unique virtual program. Participants will explore their skills and strengths, hear from successful visually impaired community members about their careers, and learn about best practices for academic success.  Participants begin to build foundations for this important transition and plant the seeds for early career recognition and exploration. Program content will be delivered in a fun and engaging style utilizing group games, challenges, and chats. Stay tuned for confirmed dates and updates to the Junior Explorers program! 
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CNIB Lake Joe: Family Week (August 5-10, all ages)

Family Weeks are open to guests with sight loss and everyone in their family. Activities are available for all ages with a daily kids camp and adult programs too. This week is prioritized for families with children with sight loss.
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Young Achievers (grades 9-10)

Get serious about your academic and career goals with Young Achievers. This bridging program to the flagship SCORE Scholars program helps participants build fundamental analytical and goal setting skills. Early volunteer, summer and part time jobs are discussed in relationship to long term school and career aspirations. Special guest speakers who experience vision loss and are leaders in their field will provide personal stories for inspiration.Young Achievers (grades 9-10) meets weekdays (August 12-23) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. 
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Writing with Feeling Retreat 2024

Attention all Canadian youth who use or are learning braille – CNIB is now accepting applications for the annual Writing with Feeling Retreat! Whether you're a new braille user with a passion for creative writing or crafting a poem, story, or essay for the CNIB Braille Creative Writing Contest, we welcome you to join our annual Writing with Feeling retreat at CNIB Lake Joe in Muskoka, Ontario. 
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CNIB Lake Joe: Holiday Week (August 12-15, all ages)

You deserve a holiday! Pack your bags and spend a week at CNIB Lake Joe with your friends and family and enjoy camp “your way.”
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CNIB Lake Joe: Family Week (August 19-24, all ages)

Family Weeks are open to guests with sight loss and everyone in their family. Activities are available for all ages with a daily kids camp and adult programs too.
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CNIB Lake Joe: Holiday Week (August 26-31, all ages)

You deserve a holiday! Pack your bags and spend a week at CNIB Lake Joe with your friends and family and enjoy camp “your way.”
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Bible Study Group

Make new friends, or deepen existing friendships, find support from your peers, and develop more theological insight about biblical understanding. The Bible Study group meets every Thursday (September to June) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Time on Zoom.
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Song Bingo Game Night

Come join us on alternating Fridays for our Song Bingo Game Night! All you need to participate is access to phone or Zoom and a bingo card at home or online!  Feel free to play as a family or house! There will be prizes for the first 3 bingo winners of each game and those who correctly name the most tunes! This program is open to participants of all ages. Biweekly on Friday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Pacific Time on Zoom.
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The Meditation Connection

Welcome, to this open meditation group, offered quarterly. Engage in discussion on a mindful topic with peers, and participate in virtual, guided group meditation. Tuesday, September 24th from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom.