Virtual Voices Camp 2001
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New friends, fun and communication were the themes of @Virtual Voices 2001, a summer program for BC students with augmentative communication needs. Twenty-three campers, who all use "voice output" technologies, came from across the province to spend five days at Camp Squamish. They enjoyed camp activities, such as swimming, games, and drama, with extra support to help them communicate with their friends and camp staff. |
| The Lions Society of BC's Easter Seal Camping Program and Special Education Technology-British Columbia co-sponsored @Virtual Voices 2001. The Lions Society hosted this program at Camp Squamish, a fully accessible facility set in park-like surroundings. The camp staff provided a full program of recreational activities, as well as 24-hour care and supervision at no cost for all the children who participated. |
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@Virtual Voices had a unique focus on building communication and technology skills in a camp atmosphere. To support these goals, SET-BC coordinated a team of speech language pathologists and technical specialists who planned and facilitated communication throughout the 5 days. This team worked in partnership with camp staff to ensure that the children could participate and communicate in all activities. |
| "We're extremely pleased to bring this camp experience to young students in BC," said Stephen Miller, Executive Director of the Lions Society of BC. "@Virtual Voices ensures that they too get to enjoy traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, aquatics, sing-alongs and even an overnight campout and evening campfire. Perhaps most important of all, it gives these children the ability and confidence to express themselves, in a setting that makes for a truly unforgettable time." |
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