• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to footer
Homepage
  • News
  • Events
  • Student Services
    • Itinerant Educators & Mobility Specialists
    • Statewide Consultants
    • Post-Secondary Transition
    • Assistive Technology
    • Activities, Camps, and Sports
    • 4PLUS Transition Program
  • Educator Resources
    • Supporting Students with Visual Impairments
    • Resources by School Subject
      • Braille & Literacy
      • Math
      • Science & STEM
    • Summer Programs for Educators
    • Low Vision Clinics
    • Vision Resource Center
  • Parent Resources
    • Early Intervention and Family Support Services
    • Spring Family Conference
    • Expanded Core Curriculum
    • Vision Resource Center
  • About
    • What We Do
    • Staff Directory
    • Careers
    • Superintendent Entry Plan
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Activities, Camps and Sports Programs

Activities, Camps, and Sports Programs

Expanded Learning Program Events

Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired offers a variety of extra-curricular opportunities through Expanded Learning Programs (ELPs). All opportunities help support student achievement in the areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). ELPs include summer camps, weekend retreats, sports teams and much more. ELPs are held throughout the state at a location near you! 

Read About Upcoming Events

Summer Camps

IESBVI offers a variety of camps to meet the needs of the varying ages, development needs, educational needs and interests of students of Iowa. Camps are offered in all areas of the state and include both residential and day programming. The focus of our summer camps is to provide additional opportunities for students to learn, practice and hone their skills in the areas of the ECC. Of course we have a little fun along the way!

Summer camp information and registration

Activities

In addition to summer camps, Expanded Learning Program (ELP) events are offered during the school year across Iowa. These include day programs, weekend retreats, virtual connections, and activity kits sent right to your home. Past events include bowling, family picnics, book studies, field trips, accessible family game night kits, attending live performances and much, much more.

Sports & Recreation

Interested in trying a new sport, craft or activity? IESBVI offers a collection of adapted sports equipment, games, crafts and other resources to make all recreational activities accessible to students with visual impairments. 

Iowa Rams Competitive Teams

Join the Iowa Rams!

IESBVI offers students in grades 7th through 12+ the opportunity to play on a competitive level with athletes from other schools in the North Central Association of Schools for the Blind (NCASB). Students work with Iowa Rams coaches and participate in various events around the Midwest. Sports offered include:

  • Track and field 
  • Goalball
  • Wrestling
  • Cheerleading
  • Swimming
  • Forensics (Speech)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must at least be in 7th grade and/or 14 years of age, up to 20 years of age as of September 1 of the current school year 
  • Must be eligible according to the student’s home district school and have a completed state of Iowa athletic physical form for participation 
  • Must demonstrate a high degree of independence as teams travel outside of Iowa and students are responsible for their self-care

Activities & Expanded Learning Program Staff

Want to learn more? Contact our Expanded Learning Program staff.

Susan Rolinger – Director of Expanded Learning

(515) 782-3792

Email Susan Rolinger

Crystal Beighley – Expanded Learning Program Coordinator/Athletic Director

(319) 310-8597

Email Crystal Beighley

Cindy Bryan – Expanded Learning Program Secretary

712-828-0222

cindy.bryan@iaedb.org

Contact us to learn more about how IESBVI can help you find new opportunities.

  • Careers
  • Iowa Deafblind Project
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Reach us by phone at 712-309-0678
  • 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  • Follow us on Facebook

© 2025 Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Iowa Web Design by Webspec