] CSB Summer Academy 2026!

[Anne Ward]

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From: sjo...@csb-cde.ca.gov <braille...@mlist.cde.ca.gov>
Date: Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Subject: [braille-n-teach] CSB Summer Academy 2026!
To: Anne Ward <capv...@gmail.com>

Dear Families and Educational Partners,

The California School for the Blind (CSB) is excited to invite students to participate in our CSB Summer Academy 2026, a free, weeklong summer program designed for students with visual impairments from ages 9-22.

If you haven't already applied and are interested in applying, please follow the links below to our application and required documents. In addition to the application, please complete the medical packet. Families are encouraged to begin the process early, as physician signatures will be needed. 

🔗 Apply Here! 

• Interest Form: https://bit.ly/CSBSAINTEREST2026
• Application: https://bit.ly/SAAPPLICATION
• A completed medical packet is required for participation https://bit.ly/INFO2026

🏫 Program Highlights

• Held on CSB’s Fremont campus
• Students grouped with peers of similar ages
• Interest-based learning aligned with the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
• Students may commute daily or stay in free on-campus dorms
• No cost for tuition, housing, meals, or activities

📅 Program Courses and Dates (June 2026):

Week 1: June 8–12 | Ages 13+
Courses include:

• Camp Abilities

• ArtVenture

• Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons

• Guitar Week

• Paws and Pools

Week 2: June 15–19 | Ages 9–13
Courses include:

• Camp Abilities

• ArtVenture

• Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons

• Doggy Paddle

• Parkitects: Build Your Own Park Map

Week 3: June 22–26 | Ages 13+
Courses include:

• Camp Abilities
• ArtVenture
• Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons
• Build a Band
• Nourish & Flourish
• Chronically Online Chronicles

If you have questions, please email us at csb.shor...@csb-cde.ca.gov or call/text at 510-951-0492 / 510-951-1889.

Check out our Short Courses website here: https://bit.ly/CSBSA

We encourage families, teachers, and service providers to share this opportunity with eligible students. We look forward to welcoming students for a fun, engaging, and meaningful summer experience at CSB!

Warm regards,
CSB Short-Term Programs Team
California School for the Blind

Sarah Joseph – SJ

Analyst 1 - CERCBVI

California School for the Blind

500 Walnut Avenue

Fremont, CA 94536

Email: sjo...@csb-cde.ca.gov

Website: www.csb-cde.ca.gov