Weekends/Vacation Programs
Outreach Weekends/Vacation programs offer opportunities for travel and adventure that may not otherwise be available to students. Elementary students may travel by public transportation to explore Boston; teens may go on a whale watch during a nature trip to Cape Cod or students of all ages may participate in high-adventure activities such as white water rafting or rock climbing.
Each program is typically planned according to age groupings. In addition to offering basic skills training, physical activities, cooking and creative arts, many weekends have a specific theme or focus. Download this year's Outreach flyer and application to the programs. Download Spanish/Español version of Outreach Flyer. Our Winter and Spring 2008 activities include:
March 14-16, 2008: Boy, Oh Boy, the Things I Can Do! Weekend
Perkins Campus: Side-by-side with older males who are blind or visually impaired, boys will engage in fun indoor and outdoor activities focused on adventure, team-building, and well-being. (Grades 5-7)
April 11-13, 2008: Performing Arts Weekend
Perkins Campus: Acting, dancing, & singing will combine to create theatrical fun for these young performers as they learn about theater and the performing arts. They will have the opportunity to attend an audio-described live performance and will also show off their talents in a presentation for parents at the conclusion of the weekend. (Grades 1-3)
May 9-11, 2008: Vocational Exploration Weekend
Perkins Campus: Older teens will take an introductory look into the world of work through completing a career interest inventory, exploring career opportunities, participating in simulated job interviews, and learning to budget.*Students applying for the Outreach Summer Employment Program are expected to attend. Weekend open to others as space allows. (Grades 10-12)
June 6-8, 2008: Space Exploration Weekend
Perkins Campus: Astronauts, planets, and space travel will be explored through activities both on the Perkins campus and at local NASA inspired museums and exhibits. *Students applying for the Space Camp trip in September are expected to attend. Weekend open to others as space allows. (Grades 4-12)
For more information, contact Kelly Cote, Outreach Activities Coordinator, at 617-972-7867 or via e-mail at Kelly.Cote@Perkins.org.