The Ohio State School for the Blind offers multiple summer camps for students who are blind or have low vision, entering grades K-12, and live in Ohio.

All camps are located on the OSSB Campus and are Residential camps unless noted otherwise. Campers arrive Sunday before camp. All camp grades are the grade the camper will be entering in the Fall of 2023-2024.  

Each camp costs $30. Pay by credit card or money order.

June Camps

June 6-9 (Tues-Fri)

Superhero Camp    Grades 1-3

"Welcome to 'Superhero Camp'. During our week together we will explore Superheroes both real and make-believe, engage in stimulating "heroic" activities, delve into creative aspects of our "superhuman" selves, participate in STEM projects, and so much more!  Your teachers will be Miss Mycah and Miss Traucht. We can't wait to fly through this fun-filled week with you!"

Advanced Cooking Camp    Grades 11 & 12

Advanced cooking camp will help juniors and seniors continue to develop their cooking and dining skills. Campers will learn beyond the basics of cooking by planning, financing, shopping, and preparing meals. Campers will learn more about dining etiquette and expanding their pallet at restaurants in the Columbus area.

June 12-16

ECC Camp: Food and Numbers    Grades 3-6  

This camp will focus on cooking and measurement skills to learn math through active student involvement and movement. The curriculum for the camp is based on Ohio's Learning Standards for mathematics, language arts, and physical education. Students will participate in learning activities, which will be reinforced through total body movement and active participation in the learning process. Math camp will include individual and group activities featuring cooking and outdoor events.  

HS STEM Camp    Grades 8-12    

OSSB 2023 High School Summer STEM camp is for students entering 8th – 12th grades and the theme of this year’s camp is “Animals”. Students will learn about different kinds of animals, their habitats and how they survive. Students will work both individually and in groups throughout the week, design an enclosure for animals and we also hope to have a few field trips.

June 20-23 (Tues-Fri)

Deafblind Day Camp    Open Grades

Are you part of the Deaf community or the Blind community? Are you Deaf and Blind? This camp is for you! This is a day camp, and we will be having FUN! Enjoying the outdoors such as hiking, swimming and learning things indoors like arts and crafts.  If you think this camp is for you, come and have fun with us.

BlindPlus Day Camp    Grades 6-10

Blind Plus Camp is a camp geared toward students with multiple disabilities. Our fun-filled week will focus on exploring our senses! Through academic and expanded core curriculum for the visually impaired, we will focus on exploration, social skills and daily living skills with a sensory theme. Activities will include music, movement, cooking, art and water play, with fun experiences in our community. Join us for a fun-filled week of camp!

Theatre Camp    Grades 7-12   

Students in grades 7-12 will lean the basics of theater from reading and writing scripts, to front of house skills such as lighting, sound and stage directions. There will be an opportunity to visit a real theater and see a live performance during the week. Camp will conclude with a performance by the students.

June 26-June 30

MS Sports Camp    Grades 6-8

Do you like making friends? Do you like being physically active and trying new activities? Then Sports Camp is for you! Sports Camp gives students the opportunity to get up and move. Past years have included archery, goalball, swimming, kayaking, soccer, biking, and so much more!

Each year, the physical activities rotate, but no matter what the year, you're bound to have a good time.  Join Mr. Grim and  Mrs. Traucht for a week of fun and excitement!

PE for School Credit [2-Week Program]    Grades 9-12

Are you a non-OSSB high school student who is need of obtaining your PE Credit? Are you also looking for opportunities to meet other students with visual impairments and also have the opportunity to stay in the dorms at OSSB overnight, participating in fun engaging evening activities? If so, this program is for you.  If an OSSB student, please contact abrewer@ossb.oh.gov to make sure you qualify.

July Camps

July 10-14

PE for School Credit [week 2]    Grades 9-12

Are you a non-OSSB high school student who is need of obtaining your PE Credit? Are you also looking for opportunities to meet other students with visual impairments and also have the opportunity to stay in the dorms at OSSB overnight, participating in fun engaging evening activities? If so, this program is for you.  If an OSSB student, please contact abrewer@ossb.oh.gov to make sure you qualify.

HS Sports Camp    Grades 9-12

Do you like making friends? Do you like being physically active and trying new activities? Then Sports Camp is for you! Sports Camp gives students the opportunity to get up and move. Past years have included archery, goalball, swimming, kayaking, soccer, biking, and so much more!

Each year, the physical activities rotate, but no matter what the year, you're bound to have a good time.  Join Mr. Grim and  Mrs. Traucht for a week of fun and excitement!

July 17-July 21   

Horticulture Day Camp: My First Garden    Grades K-3 

This camp will introduce students to gardening, we will be reading about gardening.  We will learn about where our food comes from, what plants need to survive, the parts of the plant, how a seed grows, composting and harvesting plants. We will also be making recipes with plants from our greenhouse for us to enjoy! Campers will attend field trips to learn how the pioneers would grow crops and care for their animals.  This will be a fun week that allows your child to get dirty and learn all about gardening.   

Braille Camp: Building Better with Braille    Grades 8-12      

Braille readers in rising grades 8-12 will use and improve their braille skills while discussing what makes a society truly accessible.  Students will collaborate to find a problem and formulate a solution that is equitable for all.  In addition, students will play braille games, socialize with other visually impaired teenagers, and enjoy fun competition.

STEM Career Exploration Camp    Grades 9-12

Are you interested in STEM? In partnership, we are hosting a Nation Science Foundation Funded camp called the STEM Career Exploration Lab (CEL). The CEL camps include hands-on activities, such as assembling and using desktop 3D printers, using tactile 3D printed models, other tactile materials, and sound and kinesthetic activities, to teach astronomy, along with career-oriented interactions with STEM professionals with B/VI, and field trips to local businesses that afford insights into possible STEM careers.

July 24-July 28

Braille Camp: Braille, Out of This World!    Grades 3-7

Braille is out of this world and will take you to places you’ve never been before. Students receiving braille instruction, beginning to advanced in rising grades 3-7, will use current braille knowledge and further develop braille skills as they collaborate with other students to learn about space topics. Students will explore and navigate the fascinating subjects of constellations, satellites, gravity, and more — All while developing braille literacy skills!

ECC Camp    Grades 7-12

ECC Camp will focus on various areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum for students who are visually impaired. Campers will learn to prepare meals and sharpen independent living skills. Campers will learn about standard and accessible technology and complete fun, educational projects related to all things technology. Students will also participate in activities related to vocational skill development, leisure, social skills, and communication.

July 31-August 4

Band Camp    Grades 7-12

(Non-OSSB Students Need Band Director Approval)

Students entering grades 7-12 have the opportunity to be a part of the only Blind Marching Band in the world! Students will practice marching fundamentals during this week-long camp and learn to march and play a halftime show. Students will travel to The Ohio State University to practice with the OSU Marching Band as part of the evening activities. At the end of the week, students will invite their families to watch the debut of the new halftime show!