Family and Student Activities

2023-2024 Activities, Trainings, & Meeting Dates

Please click on the above link to view all SNRP activities for the 2023-2024 school year. Click on individual links below to view/print flyers and registration forms for the specific upcoming activities.

ALL SCHEDULED EVENTS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO HEALTH DIRECTIVES PUT INTO PLACE TO PREVENT FURTHER SPREAD OF COVID-19.

Virtual Sign Language Courses

The Southeast Nebraska Regional Program is excited to be offering a 6 week VIRTUAL SIGN CLASS for individuals interested in learning or improving their sign skills.  There will be a beginning and intermediate track and both will be taught by Deaf adults. 

When: 

March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
April 1
April 8
 

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Registration: Due February 25, 2024, the link to register is available here.

Dance/Transition

Students in 7th through 12th grade who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and receiving special education services are invited to this FREE statewide event. Students will have a chance to socialize with Deaf or Hard of Hearing peers and adult role models while enjoying a formal dance on Friday night. Students will learn how to make their dreams a reality by exploring options after graduation on Saturday. 

When: Friday, March 22, 2024 – Saturday, March 23, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm Friday – 1:00 pm Saturday (plus travel time)

Where: Norfolk, NE

Registration: Due March 11, 2024.  The link to register is available here.

Juggling Fun

This free activity is for SNRP students in Kindergarten through 7th grade who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing receiving special education services. Students will have the opportunity to meet and socialize with peers and Deaf or Hard of Hearing role models while learning about the art of juggling.  

When: Friday, April 5, 2024

Time:  Kindergarten – 3rd grade: 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm; 4th – 7th grade: 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Maxey Elementary School; Lincoln, Nebraska

Registration: Due March 31, 2024, the link to register is available here.

SNRP Social

For students birth to second grade who are Deaf or hard of hearing and receiving early intervention or special education services and their families. Come network with other families and role models who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

When: Friday, April 19, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Lincoln Children’s Museum

Registration: Due April 8, 2024.  The link to register is available here.

CCDHH
This contest will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am at Auld Pavilion in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Students in grades 7-9 will compete in an exhibition to improve their skills and students in grades 10-12 will compete for 2 $2500 college scholarships.  

The theme for this year’s speech is “How to Change the World with Optimism”. 

Students who are interested in competing must complete the following by April 1, 2024
The application and audiogram can sent to SNRP any of the following ways:
  • Mail (Attn: SNRP, Maxey Elementary School, 5200 S 75th St., Lincoln, NE 68516
  • Fax 402-436-1864
  • Email: lhinzma@lps.org
Speeches must be submitted to SNRP by April 19, 2024.  After speeches are submitted, no changes can be made.  
Camp Anderson

For post 5th -12th+ grade students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and receiving special education services.

When: Sunday, July 14th – Friday, July 19th

Where: Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford, NE

Registration: 

Online registration, recommendation form and essay are all due April 5, 2024.

The link to register is available here.

Recommendation form is available here.

In order to attend Camp Anderson students are required to write a 250-word essay about why they would like to go to Camp Anderson and what they expect to learn. You will not be considered to attend Camp Anderson if you do not complete this requirement. You may have an adult assist you. Ask at school if you need help with this. You can either write on paper or use a computer and printer. Emails are accepted. High-quality work is expected.

Camp Anderson clubs are led by adults and campers throughout the week. If you have ideas for a club you would like to see at camp, please include them in your registration online. If you think of a club later that you would like us to consider you can contact your regional coordinator.

Each year campers receive a camp t-shirt designed by one of their peers. Any student who would like to create a design for this year’s shirt, should create a legible, black and white design on regular printer paper.

Everything can be submitted to:

Lindsey Hinzmann

SNRP Coordinator

Email: lhinzma@lps.org

Maxey Elementary School 5200 S. 75th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516

SNRP PEN PALS FLYER
Would you like to connect with a Nebraska peer who is also Deaf or hard of hearing?  SNRP would love to match you up with a friend to correspond with through our pen pal program!  This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with new friends.  In the future, you may also get the opportunity to meet your pen pal in person at one of our SNRP or statewide activities!  
Ready to get started? Click here to complete the Pen Pal interest form and SNRP will pair you up with another interested student!