Youth Programs

By working with vision loss experts, trained volunteers, and specialized teachers, children and youth will get to experience many of the activities that their sighted peers do … but do it in the safety of trained experts and others who understand life the way they do.

That includes a number of camps, athletic and special events, and classes. For a full list of upcoming events, visit our calendar.

Adventure Camp

Campers aged 11-19 enjoy six days of overnight camp where they get to challenge themselves with climbing walls, zip lines, horseback riding, and more. This camp helps build social skills, confidence, and the understanding of what it takes to compete in the world.

Technology Camp

This is a summer camp for youth ages 12-18 where they get to learn about adaptive technologies and gain experience with the latest information technology opportunities. Past campers have built websites, assembled and programmed robots, and learned computer programming.

College prep

This is for students transitioning from high school to college as well as young people re-entering college after experiencing vision loss where they need to learn and set up accommodations.

College prep teaches skills youth need to become successful in their college careers. For this program, it is recommended that students possess secondary level reading, writing and math skills, plus independent living, mobility, and computer skills.

Summer work program

This program, called S.T.E.P, which means Summer Transitional Employment Program, is designed to help youth explore careers and gain competitive work experience at a high school age.

Beep Kickball

Alphapointe’s Beep Kickball program is a fantastic initiative designed to provide individuals with vision impairments the opportunity to enjoy the game of kickball. This adapted version of the sport uses a ball and bases that emit sound, allowing players to locate them by hearing.

The program fosters:

Beep Kickball is a great time and will often include visually impaired and sighted players, promoting inclusivity and teamwork.

Each season typically runs for five weeks in the fall from mid-September to mid-October.

Alpha Art

Kids in class learn to express themselves, manage emotions, develop more self-awareness about their own abilities, and share in the joy of art with others who understand what life is like for someone who lives with vision loss.

Attendees get to:

Kids in the kitchen

Alphapointe’s Kids in the Kitchen program is designed to empower visually impaired youth by teaching them essential cooking skills in a safe and supportive environment. The program helps children navigate kitchen utensils, appliances, and food preparation techniques, fostering both independence and confidence. Participants learn to prepare meals while gaining valuable life skills that promote self-sufficiency. 

By focusing on safety and practical cooking methods, Kids in the Kitchen not only enhances culinary abilities but also boosts the overall self-esteem of the young participants.