Youth Track
Youth Track is a host of activities for youth ages 11-18. This year Youth Track activities will focus on exploring various careers, job readiness, art, travel skills, and so much more!
Please register to attend - Plese Register onsite.
NOPBC 2018 Youth Track Agenda - .doc --- .pdf
Days with Youth Track Sessions are July 3, July 4, July 5, July 6 & July 7
Welcome to the 2018 NOPBC Youth Track!
For more detail on all activities please few the link to the full Youth Track Agenda.
We are so excited that you are taking part in this year’s Youth Track. We hope that you find these sessions not only prepare you to live the life you want, but that they also will be a place where you will meet new friends, become more confident and independent and have a lot of fun.
Sessions are open to all blind and low vision students, children of blind adults and sighted siblings aged 11-18 unless stated differently in description.
Day 1: Tuesday, July 3, 2018
7:30 AM – 8:45 AM: Youth Track Registration Panzacola Ballroom F-1, Level 1
9:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Ice Breakers and Introductions Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM: Introduction to your National Federation of the Blind Convention and Youth Track Activities Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
Expressions Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
Philosophy and Games Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
What Kinds of Jobs Can Blind People Do? Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: NOPBC Family Hospitality Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Mocktail Party Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
8:00 PM – 10:00PM: Breakout Sessions
National Association of Blind Students Networking Event Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level
It’s Cool to be in Middle School Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level
Day 2: Wednesday, July 4, 2018
8:45 AM – 10:30 AM: Breakout Sessions
Looking Good, Feeling Good Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
Cane Walk Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
Philosophy: Accommodation or Special Treatment Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
Looking Good, Feeling Good Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
Philosophy: Accommodation or Special Treatment Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
NOPBC Style Show Breakout Session Wekiwa 8, Level 2
1:00 PM – Rehearsal
2:45 PM – Style Show Begins
STEM for College and Career Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Resolutions Explained Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: NABS Meeting Breakout Session (Registration opens at 6:00 PM, meeting begins at 7:00 PM.) Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
Day 3: Thursday, July 5, 2018
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: National Federation of the Blind Board of Directors Meeting Sebastian Ballrooms I and J, Level 1
Come hear from all the leaders you met at the Mocktail Party and learn how they are working together to help us live the lives we want.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Challenge Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Braille Book Fair
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Unconventional Convention Scavenger Hunt Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
Day 4: Friday, July 6, 2018 – GENERAL SESSION
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dancing with the Federation Stars: Panzacola Ballroom F-1, Level 1
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
Dating 101 (Ages 14 and up) Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
All in the Family Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
Day 5: Saturday, July 7, 2018 – GENERAL SESSION
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
Philosophy: What Have We Learned so Far, and Next Steps? Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level 2
7:00 PM – 9:00PM: Career Fair Wekiwa 1 and 2, Level