Have you heard about our virtual AAC Magicians summer camp? This year our camp will run every afternoon, Monday - Friday, during the week of 8 August 2022. We'll mix magic and fun to bring AAC users from everywhere to meet on Zoom. This camp is for AAC users 8 - 18 years old who want to meet other campers and perform. When they work, high-tech AAC systems appear to do a bit of magic; we’ve come up with some AAC magic tricks to astound and amaze!
The camper and their camper supporter will see magic tricks as a group then break out into individual rooms to edit, customise and practice doing tricks themselves. On the final day of the camp we will hold a magic show where campers can show off all their hard work. We're also planning some fun and games each session as well. This camp will be held via the zoom video conferencing platform.
Why an AAC Magicians Camp?
Using AAC is hard. We want to make it fun! With the build up to a Magicians Show, the camp provides a purpose for using AAC; a reason to practice and rehearse. In building the trick, we can talk about greetings, using communication to engage a communication partner, story-telling and bringing a story to a close. The Magic Show is a opportunity to take centre stage and communicate to a group. From our experience, the show is magical- even if some of the tricks don't quite work:) Plus, campers will meet others who use AAC and will share the camp experience.
Each camper will need to have a camp supporter that will be able to either make the magic trick activity pages in the software they use (e.g., Compass, Communicator 5, etc.) or upload and edit the magic trick gridsets created in Smartbox’s Grid 3 communication software. This camp supporter will need to attend the sessions with the camper to help them develop their magical skills. The support the camp supporter provides can be virtual or 'in person'.
The Camp Director will be an ‘AAC coach’, advising camp supporters and encouraging campers during their daily sessions. The Camp Director will also be leading the daily camp activities and managing the breakout rooms for practice or some AAC fun and games.
COST: FREE
If interested in attending as a Camper, please select the AAC MAGICIANS CAMP 2022 APPLICATION FORM button below, which will take you to the appropriate application form:
The camper and their camper supporter will see magic tricks as a group then break out into individual rooms to edit, customise and practice doing tricks themselves. On the final day of the camp we will hold a magic show where campers can show off all their hard work. We're also planning some fun and games each session as well. This camp will be held via the zoom video conferencing platform.
Why an AAC Magicians Camp?
Using AAC is hard. We want to make it fun! With the build up to a Magicians Show, the camp provides a purpose for using AAC; a reason to practice and rehearse. In building the trick, we can talk about greetings, using communication to engage a communication partner, story-telling and bringing a story to a close. The Magic Show is a opportunity to take centre stage and communicate to a group. From our experience, the show is magical- even if some of the tricks don't quite work:) Plus, campers will meet others who use AAC and will share the camp experience.
Each camper will need to have a camp supporter that will be able to either make the magic trick activity pages in the software they use (e.g., Compass, Communicator 5, etc.) or upload and edit the magic trick gridsets created in Smartbox’s Grid 3 communication software. This camp supporter will need to attend the sessions with the camper to help them develop their magical skills. The support the camp supporter provides can be virtual or 'in person'.
The Camp Director will be an ‘AAC coach’, advising camp supporters and encouraging campers during their daily sessions. The Camp Director will also be leading the daily camp activities and managing the breakout rooms for practice or some AAC fun and games.
COST: FREE
If interested in attending as a Camper, please select the AAC MAGICIANS CAMP 2022 APPLICATION FORM button below, which will take you to the appropriate application form:
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