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Jumpstart’s four-week Immerse ASL Program offers a packed daily schedule of activities from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm. The group participates in interactive activities every morning, followed by small groups in the afternoon for hands-on activities. Tuesdays and Thursdays offer Personal Discovery, an outdoor activity that encourages teamwork through physical work. Wednesdays bring exploration of DC’s relevant ASL and History. In the evenings, the Jumpstart Team plans fun activities to keep students active after dinner. On the weekends, students have the opportunity to go on away trips with Jumpstart Staff to the beach, amusement parks, and Washington Nationals baseball game, as well as explore more of DC! In the evenings, the Jumpstart Team plans fun activities to keep students active after dinner.

 
Once you arrive on campus, you will receive details about the schedule. Please contact us if you have any question related to the schedule.

Sunday

Free time on your own

Monday

Deaf Bing & ASL Immersion: 9 am to 12 pm ASL Activities: 1 pm to 3 pm Language Culture: 3 pm to 5 pm

Tuesday

Deaf Bing & ASL Immersion: 9 am to 12 pm ASL Activities: 1 pm to 3 pm Personal Discovery: 3 pm to 5 pm

Wednesday

Field Trip: 9 am to 12 pm ASL Activities: 1 pm to 3 pm ASL technology savvy: 3 pm to 5 pm

Thursday

Deaf Bing & ASL Immersion: 9 am to 12 pm ASL Activities: 1 pm to 3 pm Personal Discovery: 3 pm to 5 pm

Friday

Deaf Bing & ASL Immersion: 9 am to 12 pm ASL Activities: 1 pm to 3 pm ASL Showcase: 3 pm to 5 pm

Saturday

Field Trip Out of DC (Optional) - All day

Contact Us

JumpStart

JSAC 1225

202.448-7036

202-448-7036

Monday - Friday
9 - 5

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