Helen Keller National Center Summer Youth Programs
HKNC Headquarters, Sands Point Campus, 141 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY 11050
About
Helen Keller National Center Summer Youth Programs includes the Summer Youth Vocational Program (SYVP) 2026 and the Summer Assessment Program. HKNC offers summer programs for young adults ages 16-24, and the Summer Assessment Program is for students who are 16 or older, currently attending high school, and interested in career exploration or identifying next steps to college. SYVP runs for 4 weeks, and Summer Assessment is offered for four, six, and eight weeks in May, June, July, and August 2026.
Programs
- Summer Youth Programs — 16-24
- Summer Youth Vocational Program (SYVP) 2026 — 16-24
- Summer Assessment Program — 16 or older; currently attending high school
At a glance
- General schedule: HKNC offers summer programs for young adults ages 16-24. SYVP is 4 weeks. Summer Assessment is offered for four, six, and eight weeks in May, June, July, and August 2026.
About the provider
Helen Keller Services has supported individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, have low vision, or have combined hearing and vision loss since 1893. HKNC is described as the only national program exclusively serving individuals who are DeafBlind. HKNC’s summer programs for DeafBlind youth ages 16-24 are described as opening doors to independence, career exploration, and essential skills development.
Programs are open to individuals who are DeafBlind as defined in the Helen Keller Act. Government funding often is available. The Summer Assessment Program is for those 16 years of age or older who are currently attending high school and interested in career exploration or identifying next steps to college.
Last updated August 27, 2026.
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