The 20th
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION 2010
Organized by: SMD Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Held at: the Manitoba School for the Deaf (MSD)
(SCENT FREE ENVIRONMENT)
July 5 – 9, 2010: 7 levels from Beginners 1 to Advanced 2
Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm daily & Friday: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
(Free pizza for everyone – Wednesday at Noon)
ASL Immersion – REGISTRATION DEADLINE – JUNE 4, 2010
Early Bird Registration Fee: $225.00 – if register by June 4. After June 4 the fee is $250.00.
We may cancel specific class levels or the program: If there are not sufficient numbers by June 4, we may cancel either the program or specific classes. You will be notified and reimbursed fully.
Withdrawal Fees: Up until June 25, students withdrawing will receive a full refund less a $25.00 administration fee. Students withdrawing after June 25 will not receive a refund. (If cancelling lunch, see next page.)
Can youth attend the ASL Immersion? Mature youth 13 yrs of age and older may attend. All youth under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is also attending the ASL Immersion.
Please phone Sandy Lysachok (phone number on next page) if you are registering a youth under the age of 16.
Information about the ASL Immersion:
Who attends? Family members, neighbors, friends, professionals, anyone...
Who will be my teachers? Deaf instructors rotate through the classes every half-day.
Is it strict? Are there tests? No tests, everyone passes! The whole point of the week is to learn ASL and get to know Deaf people and their culture in a fun and relaxed way. The teachers are very patient. There is a lot of laughter in the classes everyday. And you also learn ASL.
Do we learn ASL all day? ASL classes run from 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, with short coffee breaks and a one-hour lunch. From 3:30 to 4:30 Monday to Thursday there will be 4 or 5 mini-workshops on various topics. Each day you pick a topic that most interests you and/or matches your ASL level.
Where is the Manitoba School for the Deaf? Near the west perimeter of Winnipeg. After you register, you will receive a confirmation letter with additional information and a map.
The Fun & Sign Program is a recreation program for children aged 5 to 12 years. It is run by the City of Winnipeg Community Services and SMD, and is held in the MSD gym, the same building as the Immersion.
Children must be accompanied by a parent /caregiver who is an ASL Immersion student and who has a car or taxi fare (for emergencies).
SMD will send an information package and a detailed registration form which must be filled out.
Fun & Sign Fees:
Early Bird Registration Fee: $100.00 if register by June 4.
After June 4, the fee is $125.00.
Deadline to register: June 25
Deadline to withdraw for full reimbursement: June 25.
Lunch: New this year - We are ordering from a variety of places.
You may bring your own lunch or order through us. Please note: The ASL Family Subsidy does not cover lunches
Monday: Caesar salad with BBQ chicken strips
Garlic bread
Crispy Delights (individual bags of small rice crispy rounds, assorted flavors)
Tuesday: Subway sandwiches - assorted
Cookies
Wednesday: We are providing free pizza for all students, staff and children.
Thursday: Taco in a Bag (ground beef or ground round/veggie)
shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream and salsa
Raw veggies with Ranch dip
Ice cream
Friday: KFC Mega Meals (fried chicken, fries, gravy, salads)
Brownies
Monday and Thursday lunches are organized by Camp Kakepitay.
Lunch costs $40.00 per person for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Lunch Refund Deadline: Wednesday 4:00 pm, June 23/10
Residence for Out-of-Town Students:
The Manitoba School for the Deaf has a dormitory which is free of charge. There are kitchen facilities for students to prepare their own meals. Spaces are limited: first come first serve. Must bring own bedding and groceries (or taxi/bus fare to go to the nearest grocery store). Upon registration more information will be sent out.
For information or registration please contact:
Sandy Lysachok Rita Bomak Sarita Blake
Ph: 204 975 3080 v 204 975 3077 tty 204 975 3107 v
204 975 3083 tty 204 975 3083 tty
1 866 282 8041 V, ext 3080/Toll free MB
1 800 225 9108 TTY, ext 3083/Toll free MB
If emailing: please type ASL Immersion 2010 in the Subject Line so that we don’t think you are spam!
Mailing address:
ASL Immersion 2010
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program
SMD Services
825 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg MB R3A 1M5
The ASL Immersion is coordinated by the SMD Services in cooperation with the Manitoba School for the Deaf and the City of Winnipeg Community Services.
March 2010