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PARENTS

  1. What is the difference between Space Camp, Space Academy and Advanced Space Academy?
  2. I held my child back in school. Although he is in the 3rd grade, he is old enough to be in the 4th grade. Why can't he attend Space Camp?
  3. My child is very bright and is attending all advanced classes in school. Can my 5th grader attend Advanced Space Academy?
  4. Must my child have a certain grade average to attend?
  5. What is the difference between SPACE CAMP and AVIATION CHALLENGE?
  6. How long does camp last?
  7. I am concerned about the staff that will be responsible for my child while at camp. What are your requirements for staff members?
  8. Where will my child sleep? Will she have any privacy? What about security?
  9. Will I be able to visit my child when she is at camp?
  10. My child is taking prescription medication. Do you have medical staff to assist him?
  11. My child has a dietary restriction. Can you accommodate a special diet?
  12. My child will be flying to camp unaccompanied. What airport should she use?
  13. How will my child get from camp to the airport?
  14. What if I can't get a flight in on Sunday or a flight out on Friday?
  15. Does it matter which airline company I use?
  16. How soon do I need to make a reservation?
  17. What are my options for payment?
  18. How much money should my child bring to camp?
  19. What language will the interpreters use?
  20. How will my child get up each morning?
  21. Are all the movies captioned?
  22. Can my child call home?
  23. Will my child have any unsupervised free time?
  24. Can I send my child a letter?
  25. If my child has had ear surgery, or if she has a cochlear implant, can he/she still participate and be involved in all the activities?
  26. If my child is deaf and blind, which program should he/she attend?

STAFF

  1. Will I have to share a room in the motel?
  2. If I choose to sleep at Space Camp, is it free?
  3. Why do we need staff members who can sign?
  4. How long will I have to interpret at a given time?
  5. Will I be on a team with my students?
  6. Will I have time to see my students?
  7. To whom do I report any problems?
  8. What is the role of the interpreting team leader?
  9. Can we send Deaf staff members?
  10. What if we have to arrive early and stay later than the actual camp days?
  11. Will we get a team manual?
  12. How should I pick my staff member attending Space Camp?
  13. How can I be aware of schedules, meetings, activities, and location of other staff members if I want to contact them?
  14. What kind of clothes should I bring?
  15. How could I prepare my students for Space Camp/Aviation Challenge?
  16. Will staff members have interpreters with them at all times?
  17. Can I attend programs for which I am not scheduled to interpret?
  18. Do I have to be involved in any of the physical activities?
  19. Is the Space Camp experience really worth it?
  20. Will there be an interpreter to help with communication?
 
 


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