Tech for Independent Living - Summer Tech Camps 2023 (The Arc of Northern VA) Region 4

This is a completed event.

Description:

This Camp is Sold Out! - Announcing a hybrid (virtual and in-person) experience for families to acquire our award-winning virtual custom lessons that aim to guide people with IDD through life’s daily routines and challenges!

Who:

  • People with intellectual and developmental disabilities 14 and up
  • A dedicated family member, parent, sibling (over 16), who commits to full participation for the entire TECH Camp experience for those who choose in person
  • TECH Camp is designed to be a FUN, PARTICIPATORY experience that the whole family can enjoy!

When:

  • Camp #2: Monday August 7th- Thursday August 10th, optional Metro trip on August 11th
    *see additional details under format

Where:

TECH Camp 2023 will be presented as a HYBRID Event, you can choose in person at The Arc of Northern Virginia or Zoom. There will be an optional in-person Metro trip at the end of camp!

*During the assigned Metro trip, it is the choice of the family whether you go out into the community safely (with masks and social distancing as needed) for short field trips to a bus stop or Metro Station.

Format:

A four day hybrid “Camp” experience in your own home or in-person at The Arc of Northern Virginia

  • Lodge Meetings: 10am-12pm each day – will include small group Cabin Meetings as well as large group workshops and trainings
  • Optional Individual Camper Sessions – 1-3pm each day – Parents and caregivers can sign up for one-on-one 30 minute meetings with our Tech for Independent Living team staff to discuss how the program can further help their campers.
  • Follow up support will be provided after the camp for those who choose to utilize the program.

Equipment Required:

  • A laptop or computer to join us on Zoom.
  • A tablet, smartphone or computer for each camper to utilize the lessons.

Cost:

Registration costs for Tech Camp is $35 per camper, per camp.

Outcomes:

  • Each family will leave Tech Camp with direct access to, and training on, our catalog of virtual custom lessons that help with traveling, employment, safety as well as daily living skills.
  • Each individual will receive access to our new app TFIL app from The Arc of Norhern Virginia.

Date(s):


8/7/2023 10:00 AM ET - 8/10/2023 12:00 PM ET

Location(s):

A four day hybrid “Camp” experience in your own home through Zoom or in-person at The Arc of Northern Virginia

Contact(s):

techforindependence@thearcofnova.org

Link(s):

Tag(s):

Independent Living Transition