NFB Kids Camp: Tons of Fun!
by Harriet Go
Are you a child between the ages of six months and 12 years old?
Are you coming to the National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Austin, Texas, July 2026?
Do you want to escape sitting in long meetings with your caregivers?
If you answered yes to all three of these questions, then you are in luck! During national convention week, children six months through twelve years of age are invited to join in the fun and festivities of NFB Kids Camp! NFB Kids Camp offers more than just childcare; it is an opportunity for our blind and sighted children to meet and develop lifelong friendships. Our week schedule is filled with games, crafts, stories, and special activities designed to entertain, educate, and delight. The children are divided into groups according to age: infants and toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners, and elementary school children. Each room is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate toys, games, and books. If you are interested in signing up for this year’s program, please have your caregiver complete and return the registration form online. Go to https://nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention/nfb-camp-registration-form.
Preregistration with payment on or before June 15, 2026, is required for staffing purposes. Space is limited, so register early!
NFB Kids Camp will be open on July 3 and from July 5 through July 8, including the night of the banquet. NFB Kids Camp will be closed on July 4. Please see the registration form for exact times.
NFB Kids Camp is organized and supervised by Harriet Go, a certified teacher in elementary education and special education in Pennsylvania. Harriet has over twenty years of professional teaching experience in the School District of Philadelphia. She is a long-time leader in the Federation. She holds various positions in the organization including her role as second vice president of the National Organization of Blind Educators (NOBE), secretary of the NFB of Pennsylvania, and president of the Keystone Chapter of the NFB of PA.
If you are interested in helping out with this year’s NFB Kids Camp, please contact Harriet Go at [email protected] to learn how you can help. Additionally, we are always looking for people who have taught in a National Federation of the Blind Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning® (BELL) Academy as well as other volunteers. Experience working with children is always a plus but not required.
NFB Pledge
I pledge to participate actively in the efforts of the National Federation of the Blind to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind; to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its constitution.