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General Information

• Camp Kandu 2007 will take place from July 2 to August 9, 2007
• Camp Kandu will be CLOSED Wednesday July 4th
• The hours of Camp Kandu are Monday to Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M

Please check back for additional information as details and activities are developed and finalized. If you have any questions in regards to Camp Kandu please contact the camp coordinator, Nicole Stephens, at 215-877-0313 Ext. 208.

It was an unforgettable night on Saturday June 9th, as board members, staff, alumni, parents and friends of Overbrook School for the Blind celebrated the school’s 175th Anniversary with a gala at the Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Landing.

The more than 400 guests enjoyed a silent auction, dinner, dancing to the City Rhythm Orchestra and a program honoring, Herman Giersch, William H. McDonald and House Speaker Dennis O’Brien, who have all in some way contributed to the success of Overbrook and its students.  Don Tollefson from Fox29 News served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event.

The gala was the result of an effort by members of Overbrook’s 175th Anniversary Committee who have met throughout the last two years to plan for the evening and silent auction.  Sixteen PNC employees volunteered the evening of the event to help with registration and the silent auction.  Their help was greatly appreciated.

On June 4th, Ms. Hoffmaster’s class went to a Phillies Game!

The class wrote a letter to the Phillies and they sent them free tickets!!

Instead of Fun Day, we took a trip to Citizens Bank Field so see the Philadelphia Phillies play the San Fransisco Giants. Unfortunately they lost 8-1, but we still have the memories of a fun day.

Today the Early Childhood and Middle School Programs celebrated their acheivements with their own “Moving Up” days!

Congratulations to all those students who are transitioning to Elementary School and High School!

It has been a fabulous school year! We hope everyone enjoys a safe, fun, and healthy summer.  Tomorrow may be the last day of the 2006-2007 school year for students, but the summer is always full of activity at Overbrook!

Check back during the summer for updates on ESY camp, Early Childhood Summer Camp, Early Intervention Outreach Summer Workshop, and all the other activities that happen daily

Overbrook wishes everyone a happy, safe, and healthy summer!

BEST WISHES TO ALL THE WONDERFUL OSB GRADS!

Overbrook’s 175th message will be on the PECO crown lights (Market Street, Philadelphia) on the June 7th and 8th!

Commencement Ceremonies will be held this evening at 8pm in the Auditorium.

Congratulations to the Class of 2007!

Students in Mrs. Schultz’s art class continue to finalize the 175th anniversary Celebration Quilt.  It is a beautiful piece of artwork and an amazing collective effort. 

This quilt is one of the MANY extrordinairy items being auctioned off at the Gala Event in Philadelphia on June 9th.  Click here if you would like to see the rest of the items for auction.

Yesterday was a busy day on the Overbrook campus!

Students enjoyed fun day activities, a performance by the Kulu Mele Dance and Drum Ensemble, and our school community celebrated the ground breaking of the future Aquatic Center. 

It was an exciting day of celebration.