"The Miracle of Cognition" annual event for blind and visually impaired children

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International Summer Camp for blind and visually impaired children "Miracle of Cognition" 2026

Date: June 21-27
Location: campsite „Pasaka“, Giruliai, Klaipeda district, LT
Theme of the camp: "A colorful day starts here!"

Planned program/agenda:

  • June 21: The camp begins with arrival, settling in, an introduction to fellow campers, the opening ceremony, introduction of the countries and a concert.
  • June 21-27: the days will be filled with meetings with interesting people, educational activities, such as lessons of old national games, creative workshops,excursion, sports games, driving lessons, dancing, relays, as well as social games in which communication skills will be strengthened. There are also picnics by the sea, rest and communication.
  • June 27: the camp will be completed with the final Talent show placed in Klaipeda Drama Theater.

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

”The Miracle of Cognition” – a camp for children and youth, who suffer from vision impairments. The camp gives the children a unique experience, helps to establish self-confidence and accept the challenges that they might face in the modern world, as well as it inspires to become a full-fledged member of society.

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Organizers:
Klaipėdos senamiesčio Rotary klubas
Klaipėdos regos ugdymo centras


General sponsor:
Rotary International Apygarda 1462
Klaipėdos senamiesčio Rotary klubas


Volunteers:
Regina Viršilienė, RUC director
Loreta Aukštuolienė, teacher of artistic development
Virginija Paplauskienė, medic
Juratė Šatkutė, artistic development educator (arts)
Laima Bukauskaitė, teacher in tiflology
Ina Mažeikienė, teacher in tiflology
Zita Jakienė, gym class teacher
Evelina Spiriūtė, RUC preschool education teacher
Viktorija Paimbrekytė, informal education teacher
Alina Glybina, RUC social worker
Antanas Jasas, RUC driver
Rita Razmienė, RUC non-formal education teacher (ceramics)