Leisure

RNIB Vacation Schemes

Summary: All about the exciting holiday weeks that RNIB runs for children and teenagers with sight problems.

• Volunteering on a scheme

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RNIB Vacation Schemes are week long residential holidays for children and young people with sight problems who are in mainstream education.

The deadline for applying for the 2008 schemes, including the Spanish Exchange, has now passed.

• 2008 programme
• About RNIB Vacation schemes
• Frequently asked questions
• Supporting your child's first time away from home
• Past schemes - staff stories
• Contact RNIB Vacation Schemes

Volunteering on a scheme

Find out how you could become a volunteer on an RNIB Vacation Scheme.

Quotes from past participants and parents

“I did things that I didn’t think I could do. It was fun, exciting and good to make friends.”

“I’d just like to say I really enjoyed the vacation schemes I have attended. I’ll treasure those years forever.” 17-year-old on her last scheme

“Tim loved his week away. He came home with muddy clothes and no voice – two clear indicators that he had the time of his life! He hopes to have the chance to go again next year.” Parent of a participant

National leisure activities | Parents' Place

Content author: parents@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 20/10/2008 15:51