Summer Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
The following list identifies camps, family learning vacations, and remedial clinics for deaf and hard of hearing children. Some programs are designed for the entire family. Most camp programs require a small application fee to accompany the completed application. Contact the camp sponsor directly for more information about their program.
TTY is a common acronym for text telephones, devices that enable deaf and hard of hearing people to type conversations over the phone. This publication uses the code T for text telephone, V for standard voice phone, VP for videophone and F for facsimile (fax).
If you are aware of other camp programs for deaf and hard of hearing children that are not on the list, please e-mail Clearinghouse.Infotogo@gallaudet.edu.
ALABAMA
ASD Summer Camp
Alabama School for the Deaf
P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL 35161-2057
256-761-3214 T/V
256-761-3278 F
Contact: Dr. Pam Shaw, Director or Lynn Hayes, Assistant Principal
E-mail: Pshaw@aidb.state.al.us or hayes.lynn@aidb.state.al.us
Website: www.aidb.org
Date: June 17-23, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing children ages 6-15 who have hearing loss and currently do not attend ASD
Fees: Free, campers are encouraged to bring spending money.
Activities: Hands on Science, Technology, Reading, Writing, Deaf Studies, and Art, bowling, baseball, swimming, skating, movies and much more
Camp Shocco for the Deaf
PO Box 886
Talladega, AL 35161
800-264-1225 ext 220
Contact: Rev. Ricky Milford
E-mail: rvmilford23@charter.net
Website: www.campshocco.org/
Dates: June 29-July 5, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 9 through High School seniors
Fees: $10/youth, $45/children
Activities: This camp gives every Deaf teenagers and Deaf children's an opportunity to have an unforgettable 1 week of fun, games, and spiritual growth. Not only that, they learn the essence of teamwork, while also developing their own unique abilities and talents that can often be overlooked.
Space Camp & Aviation Challenge For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Huntsville, Alabama
412-371-7000 T/V
412-224-4223 F
Contact: Western PA School f/t Deaf
300 E Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
E-mail: deafspacecamp@aol.com
Website: www.spacecamp.com/category.php?cat=Deaf
Dates: April 20-25, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 9-18
Fees: $670 – scholarship available
Activities: Deaf and hard of hearing individuals will learn more what made airplane fly. They will get hands-on training in aerodynamics, propulsion, aeronautics, helicopters, aviation weather, and more. They will also experience the thrill of sitting inside a real jet fighter and learning about its combat history. And they will find out what flying does to the human body, and why fighter pilots must be in top physical condition.
ARIZONA
Lions Camp Tatiyee
P.O. Box 6910
Mesa, AZ 85216
480-380-4254 V
E-mail: lionscampt@cableaz.com
Website: www.arizonalionscamp.com/default.asp
Dates: June 22-27, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 7-17
Fees: Free
Activities: Day programs including aquatics, fishing, arts and crafts, recreation, field sports, indoor sports, sign language, science, nature, drama, storytelling, music, dance, cooking camp-outs, water sports, mud-pit play, team-building, and more.
CALIFORNIA
8th Annual Camp Grizzly for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Grizzly Creek Ranch
Norcal Center on Deafness
4708 Roseville Road, Suite 112
North Highlands, CA 95660
916-349-7500 T/V
916-349-7580 F
E-mail: info@norcalcenter.org
Website: www.norcalcenter.org/?page=otherprograms&other_page=campgrizzly
Dates: August 3-9, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Hearing but has deaf or hard of hearing parents, and hearing but has a deaf or hard of hearing siblings, ages 7-17
Fees: $375.00 – financial assistance available, first come first serve basis upon acceptance of completed applications.
Activities: Sports including archery, golf, soccer, softball, Frisbee, volleyball, basketball, and water activities. Recreation including arts & crafts, rope courses, outdoor skills, nature study, and campfires. Educational programs including drug/alcohol prevention, self-defense, I CAN SIGN!, water safety and first aid.
Deaf Camp
California Lions Camp
Camp Pacifica
P.O. Box 577663
Modesto, CA 95357
209-523-9403 V
209-523-9418 F
Contact: Brooke Myers, Camp Director
E-mail: Brookiemyers@sbcglobal.net or pacifica@californialionscamp.org
Website: www.californialionscamp.org
Dates: July 27-August 2, 2008 - Session I
August 3-9, 2008 - Session II
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 7-15
Fees: $300 per session
Activities: Archery, arts & crafts, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, skits & drama, and evening campfire.
Deaf Kid’s Kamp
at YMCA Camp Whittle, Big Bear, CA
Sproul Ranch, Inc.
42263 50th Street West, Suite 610
Quartz Hill, CA 03536
877-399-5449 T/V
E-mail: deafkidskamp@earthlink.net
Website: www.deafkidskamp.com/
Dates: June 22-27, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ages 6-17
Fees: Free with $100 non-refundable registration fee
Activities: Arts & crafts, archery, horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, climbing wall, high ropes, low ropes, hiking, theatre, swimming, outdoor living skills, and lots of surprises.
Lions Wilderness Camp for Deaf Children
North Camp – Clovis RLC Camp, Sonora, CA
South Camp – Teresita Pines, Wrightwood, CA
P.O. Box 195
Knightsen, CA 94548
888-613-1557 T/V (toll free)
877-896-1598 T/V (toll free)
E-mail: campdirector@lionswildcamp.org or secretary@lionswildcamp.org
Website: www.lionswildcamp.org
Dates: July 13-19, 2008 - South Camp
August 3-9, 2008 – North Camp
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Hearing sibling, ages 6-15
Fees: Free for Deaf/Hard of Hearing camper, $400/week for Hearing sibling space available, $30 non-refundable deposit with application. Submit application with full amount attached no later than June 1, 2008 for South Camp, July 15, 2008 for North Camp. Apply online the easiest and fastest way to reserve your place at camp. Applications will be prioritized and processed in the order received.
Activities: Outdoor skills and enjoy the wonder and beauty of nature to the fullest extent.
COLORADO
Aspen Camp School for the Deaf
P.O. Box 1494
Aspen, CO 81612
970-923-6609 T
970-923-2511 V/F
E-mail: office@aspencamp.org
Website: www.aspencamp.org
Dates: June 15-26, 2008 - Mountain Bound, ages 11-14
June 26-July 5, 2008 - Wilderness Adventure, ages 8-11
July 6-12, 2008 - Peak Extreme, ages 14-18
July 13-19, 2008 - ABLE to Achieve, HS Juniors and Seniors
July 20-26, 2008 - High Altitude Filmmaking, grades 9-12
July 20-26, 2008 - Wilderness Expedition, ages 14-18
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and teens
Fees: Check ACSD’s web site for summer 2008 fees or contact the camp.
Activities: Outdoor education, creative arts, drama, photography, horseback riding, river rafting, swimming, communication skill development, computer experience and opportunities for personal growth.
CONNECTICUT
Camp Isola Bella
American School for the Deaf
139 N Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
860-570-2222 T
860-570-2300 V
Contact: Steve Borsotti
E-mail: Steve.Borsotti@asd-1817.org
Website: www.asd-1817.org/ib/asd-ib2.html
Dates: June 29-July 11, 2008 – Session I, ages 8-12
July 20-August, 2008 – Session II, ages 13-18
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing children
Fees: Session I - $725 (in state), $770 (out of state), Session II - $750 (in state), $795 (out of state). Submit $50.00 non-refundable processing fee with the application. Note: prices subject to change. Full camp payment is due April 1, 2007.
Activities: School’s out! Time to put away textbooks, forget about blackboards, and have a good time! All of the activities at Camp Isola Bella are designed first and foremost to be FUN – swimming, canoeing, sailing, waterskiing, archery, overnight camping, hiking, sports, non-competitive games, nature study, arts & crafts, special trips and projects, self discovery program, banquet night/dance, parents’ day, and theme days.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Gallaudet University Sports Camp
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695
1-800-383-9931 T/V
Contact: Tracey Kempton
E-mail: Tracey.Kempton@gallaudet.edu
Website: http://cpso.gallaudet.edu/x6614.xml
Dates: June 22-27, 2008 - Cheerleading
June 22-27, 2008 - Football
July 6-11, 2008 - Boys' Basketball
July 13-28, 2008 - Girls' Basketball
July 20-25, 2008 - Girls' Volleyball Camp
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 10-18
Fees: $250 per session, group of 6 campers or more: $225
Activities: Gallaudet's sports camps are a one-week experience designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth ages 10-18. The main focus of instruction is set with the overall improvement of the understanding of sport and athleticism in mind.
Middle and High School Youth Programs
Gallaudet Leadership Institutes
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
1-800-383-9931 T/V
Contact: Tracy.Kempton@gallaudet.edu
Website: http://cpso.gallaudet.edu/x10883.xml
Dates: June 29-July 6, 2008 - Be What You Are!
July 6-13, 2008 - Mime, Music and Masks
July 6-13, 2008 - Knowledge for College
July 6-19, 2008 - Experience in Design
July 6-19, 2008 - Web Video for Teens
July 6-19, 2008 - Learn ASL!
July 6-19, 2008 - Roving Reporters
July 6-August 2, 2008 - The Play's the Thing
July 6-July 13, 2008 - Monuments and Memorials
July 13-20, 2008 - Knowledge for College
July 20-August 2, 2008 - Crimes and Clues!
July 20-August 2, 2008 - Immerse into ASL!
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing middle and high schoolers ages 10-18
Fees: check registration for fees
Activities: These programs blend excitement, education, and enjoyment into one- or two- week sessions of experimental learinging in Washington D.C. Participation in these programs provide opportunities for high school students to learn about Gallaudet.University and its academic and non-academic programs. They provide great avenues to make new friends with shared interests. Gallaudet's sports camp has helped campers improve their athletic skills, develop a healthy competitive spirit, and practice good sportsmanship through individual instruction and supervised competition. We believe that these qualities are an integral part of achieving success on the court, in the classroom and in life. The camps feature professional speakers, daily instructional films and videos, special contests, and an evaluation of the camper's strengths and areas of needed improvement. Camp fees include meals and lodging, use of equipment, and a camp t-shirt.
FLORIDA
Camp Challenge
Easter Seals Florida
31600 Camp Challenge Road
Sorrento, FL 32776-9729
352.383.4711
E-mail: camp@fl.easter-seals.org
Website: www.fl.easterseals.com
Dates: June 15-20, 2008 - Session 3, ages 6-12
June 22-27, 2008 - Session 4, ages 6-12
July 6-17, 2008 - Session 6, ages 13-20
July 20-25, 2008 - Session 7, ages 6 & up
Clientele: Children with physical, mental, visual impairments and deafness
Fees: $1326 per 6-day program with a $150 nonrefundable deposit, $2187 per 12-day program with a $300 nonrefunable deposit.
Activities: Arts & Crafts, sports/team games, high and low ropes, archery & rifle, drama & music, swimming, specialty programs, and evening programs.
Camp Endeavor
Sertoma Camp Endeavor, Inc.
P.O. Box 910
Dundee, FL 33838
863-439-1300 T/V/F
Contact: Jeff Nunemaker, Executive Director
E-mail: campendeavor@verizon.net
Website: sertomacampendeavor.org
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing campers and their siblings
Fees: $500 per session and a $25 registration fee – scholarship available
Activities: Arts and crafts, canoeing, challenge course, drama, fishing, horse back riding, mentoring, nature study, swimming, water skiing, and more.
Camp FSDB
Camp Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
207 N San Marco Avenue
St Augustine, FL 32084
904-827-2601 T/V
904-827-2518 F
Contact: Sue Spence Hill
E-mail: spences@fsdb.k12.fl.us
Website: fsdb.k12.fl.us
Dates: Contact FSDB
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, ages 8-14
Fees: Free to Florida students, space is limited, apply now.
Activities: Camp FSDB provides students with independent living skills while having fun! Activities include golf, tennis, swimming, and arts and craft activities.
YMAC Camp Indian Springs
2387 Bloxham Cut-off Road
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-926-3361 V
Contact: Laura Nordby, Deaf Week Director
E-mail: morningsong12@aol.com
Website: www.tallahasseeymca.org/camp
Date: July 13-19, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing children ages 8-16 years entering 3rd to 10th grade
Fees: $417.49/YMAC members, $503.00/non-members
Activities: Archery, arts & crafts, low ropes, chapel, campfire, twilight games, devotions, swimming, canoeing, volleyball, team sports, horseback riding, BMX, ATVs, paintball, indoor skating, and much more.
GEORGIA
Camp Juliena
Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired, Inc.
4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B
Decatur, GA 30032
404-292-5312 T/V
800-541-0710 T/V
404-299-3642 F
E-mail: campjuliena@gmail.com
Website: www.gachi.org/camp/camp.htm
Dates: June 29-July 5, 2008 - Teen Camp, ages 13-17
July 20-26, 2008, Youth Camp, ages 6-12
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing children
Fees: $380 - Teen Camp, $210 Youth Camp, $20 registration fee
Activities: Camp Juliena is full of fun activities to encourage deaf and hard of hearing children to gain independence, self-confidence, develop social/emotional skills, increase communication and build leadership skills. The activities include: a variety of games, swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, recreation, arts & crafts, nature activities, campfires, stories, presentations and a theatrical production.
Camp Talalah
Summer Literacy Camp
Georgia School for the Deaf
232 Perry Farm Road
Cave Spring, GA 30124
706-777-2208 T
706-777-2200 T/V
706-777-2219 T/V
706-777-0025 VP
Contact: Russell Fleming – Assist Director
E-mail: rfleming@doe.k12.ga.us
Website: www.gsdweb.org/CampTalalah.html
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 6-15 – GA residents only
Fees: $100 per camper for non-GSD students
Activities: literacy, math, and writing
ILLINOIS
Camp Lions of Illinois
A program service of the Lions of Illinois Foundation
2814 DeKalb Avenue
Sycamore, IL 60178-3117
815-748-9088 T
815-756-5633 V
815-748-9087 F
Contact: Alan D. Wilson
E-mail: ADWilson@tbc.net
Website: www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org
Dates: June 22-28, 2008 - Camp Reynoldswood
July 6-12, 2008 - Camp DuBois
July 13-19, 2008 - East Bay Camp
July 20-26, 2008 - East Bay Camp
July 27-August 2, 2008 - Camp Reynoldswood
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 7-17
Fees: Free – campers are required to submit $15 “store deposit” with registration forms.
Activities: Swimming, nature hikes, horseback riding, crafts, pontoon boat rides, archery, team sports, canoeing, talent show, a dance, and much more.
Career Exploration Camp
Illinois School for the Deaf
125 Webster Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-479-4216 T/V
217-479-4326 F
Contact: Christine Good, GTEC Principal
E-mail: dhsrq4@dhs.state.il.us
Website: www.morgan.k12.il.us/ISD/
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing grades 9-12 (IL residents only)
Fees: $40 for t-shirt and activities
Activities: Courses will be taught in two hour blocks and will give students an opportunity to have hands on experiences in the courses. Various recreational activities will be offered during the evenings. An awards program will be held on Friday, June 23rd.
International Creative Arts Camp (ICAC) - Unique But United
Summer Camp for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Artists, Writers, Dancers & Actors
Luthern Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC)
PO Box 239
Oregon, IL 61061
847-509-8257 T
847-509-5260 x234 V
847-509-8157 F
Contact: Carolyn Kalina, Camp Coordinator
International Creative Arts Camp
ICODA
614 Anthony Trail
Northbrook, IL 60062
E-mail: icoda@aol.com
Website: www.icodaarts.org or to check out the camp site go to www.lomc.org
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing students grades 8-12
Fees: $200 material fee & $15 application fee
Activities: Visual Arts – drawing, painting, computer graphics; Writing/Documentary – poems, short stories, playwriting, interviews, current events essays; Drama – scene study, monologue development, mime and ASL poetry; Dance – Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern with interpreted song. As well as...canoeing, swimming, hiking and team building courses.
Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Hearing Impaired
American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (AHIHA)
1143 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-5880 V
312-829-2098 F
Contact: Cheryl Hager
E-mail: info@ahiha.org
Website: www.ahiha.org
Dates: Held each June, contact AHIHA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing kids/teenagers/young adults ages 5-24
Fees: Free, application deadline March 31, 2007 – attendees are required to provide their own hockey equipment and pay for their own hotel room. Parents may request support if they cannot pay on their own.
Activities: A chance for deaf and hard of hearing hockey players from all around the country to come together for a week at an ice hockey camp run by former Chicago Blackhawks player and NHL hall of fame, Stan Mikita.
INDIANA
Camp Willard
Indiana School for the Deaf
1200 East 42nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-920-6249 T/V
Contact: Kandice Robinson, Student Life Division
E-mail: krobinson@isd.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.deafhoosiers.com/CW/default.asp
Dates: June 1-7, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing - 3rd through 12th grade
Fees: $250 for Indiana residents, $350 for out-of-state campers
Activities: Swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, the Aqua Jump, the Sea Wasp Blob, the Iceberg fishing, water games, team sports, archery, riflery, drama, arts & crafts, horseback riding, high & low ropes, climbing/rappelling, and much more!
Deaf Children’s Camp
Camp Alexander Mack
http://www.campmack.org
Indiana Deaf Camps Foundation, Inc.
100 West 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
317-571-4258 T/V
317-251-3404 V ext 305 V
317-582-1379 F
Contact: Phil & Kathy Harden, Camp Directors
E-mail: deafcamp@hotmail.com
Website: www.indeafcamps.org
Dates: July 6-11, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 4-15
Fees: $265 and $50 deposit with registration form, deadline June 1, 2008
Activities: Nature center, low ropes, alligator pit, all-aboard, commitment bridge, triangular, canoe’s, swimming, wall, sand volleyball, basketball, scuba, bowling, horseback riding and beam.
IOWA
Leadership Camp
Doliver State Park
Deaf Services Commission of Iowa
Junior Commission Program Committee
Iowa Department of Human Rights
Lucas State Office Building, 2nd Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
515-281-3164 T/V
1-888-221-3724 T/V
515-242-6119 F
E-mail: dhr.dsci@iowa.gov
Website: www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/ds/Webpages/NEW.JCP.htm
Dates: June 15-21, 2008
Clientele: Grades 7-12 Deaf/HoH, Deaf-Blind, Late Deafened or Hearing
Fees: $25 deposit. Refunded upon arrival – application must be completed and postmarked on or before May 16, 2008.
Activities: Building leadership and communication skills, problem solving exercises – mostly the participants will meet their peers who have similar and different experiences. The program opens communication among Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing teens.
KANSAS
Deaf Connections Summer Camp
Price-Harris Communications Magnet Elementary School
6123 East 11th
Wichita, KS 67208
316-619-9281 T/V
Contact: Janet Porter
E-mail: jntporter@yahoo.com
Dates: June 23-26, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of HEaring children ages 5-12
Fees: Full day (8-5) $85, Half day (11am or after) $65
Activities: swimming, guest presenters, arts and crafts, games
KENTUCKY
26th Annual Deaf Youth Sports Festival
University of Louisville
1501 South Preston Street
P.O. Box 17565
Louisville, KY 40217-0656
502-638-0268 F
Contact: Timothy “Timo” Owens, Director
E-mail: TeamMDO@aol.com
Website: www.teammdo.org
Dates: July 27-August 2, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing – kindergarten through 12th grade
Fees: To be announced on March 15, 2008
Activities: track and field, basketball
Kentucky Lions Youth Camp
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Camp @ Lions Camp Crescendo
P.O Box 607
1480 Pine Tavern Road
Lebanon Junction, KY 40150
502-833-3554 V
Contact: Cecil W. Warner, Director
626 Colonial Trace
Frankfort, KY 40601-1329
502-223-8514 V
E-mail: cwarner@mis.net
Website: www.lions-campcrescendo.org/deaf_camps.html
Dates: July 29-July 5, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 8-15 – KY residents only
Fees: Free to KY residents, small fee for out-of-state, no transportation provided.
MAINE
Hidden Valley Camp
Freedom, ME 04941
207- 342-5177 V
800-922-6737 (toll free)
207-342-5685 F
E-mail: summer@hiddenvalleycamp.com
Website: www.hiddenvalleycamp.com
Dates: June 28-July 24, 2008 – Session I
July 26-August 21, 2008 – Session II
Clientele: General populations with bilingual staff available to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing children ages 8-13
Fees: $4,390 for one session, $7,390 for both sessions – all fees must be paid by March 1, 2008
Activities: Arts & crafts, swimming, horseback riding, ropes course, performing arts, sports (tennis, basketball, softball and soccer), outdoor adventures, music, Llama & animal care, communication arts, programs for teens, and much more.
MARYLAND
Lions Camp Merrick
P.O. Box 56
3650 Rick Hamilton Place
Nanjemoy, MD 20662
301-870-5858 V
301-246-9108 F
Contact: Heather Magoon, Camp Administrator
E-mail: campmerrick@aol.com
Website: www.lionscampmerrick.org
Dates: June 22-27, 2008 – Session I
June 28-July 3, 2008 – Session II
July 6-11, 2008 – Session III
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing & KODA children, ages 6-16
Fees: $425 for each session and are due a minimum of two weeks prior to start of camp – remit $25 registration fee along with form to: LCM, PO Box 375, Waldorf, MD 20604 to reserve space.
Activities: Arts & crafts, swimming, ropes course, overnight in the woods, and many more.
West River United Methodist Center
Summer Camps
P.O. Box 429
Churchton, MD 20733
800-922-6795 T/V
410-867-0991 V
410-867-3741 V
Contact: Peggy Johnson
E-mail: campretreat.info@verizon.net
Website: www.bwcumc.org/page.asp?PKValue=431
Dates: August 3-8, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing youth/children, ages 7-16
Fees: $375
Activities: Swimming, tubing, arts & crafts, hiking, campfires, Bible lessons, indoor and outdoor games, worship, archery, team building, the climbing Wall and new friends.
MASSACHUSETTS
Clarke Summer Adventure: Exploring the New Frontier
Clarke School for the Deaf/Center on Oral Education
Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-3450 T/V
Contact: Michael O’Connell, Co-Principal and Program Director
E-mail: info@clarkeschool.org
Website: www.clarkeschool.org/content/programs/index.php
Dates: July 13-25, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 9-13
Fees: Contact Clarke Summer Program for more information.
Activities: This year's theme will bring the Wild West alive with activities focusing on the gold rush, colorful characters of the West like Sacajawea, Buffalo Bill and Levi Strauss, along with their amazing stories of exploration and discovery. Hands on activities will encourage students to explore and experience what it was like back in the early 1800's.
MICHIGAN
Camp Chris Williams
MADHS
Lake Sherman YMCA Outdoor Center in Augusta, MI
2929 Covington Court, Suite 200
Lansing, MI 48912-4939
800-968-7327 T/V
517-487-2586 F
Website: www.madhs.org/
Dates: June 22-27, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 8-14 MI only
Fees: $275 - scholarships available
Activities: Arts & crafts, campfire storytelling, drama, games, outdoor/nature activities, recreation activities (sports), scavenger hunt, scrapbook of the week’s event, mini-Olympic Games and more.
De Sales Center – Holley Ear Institute
1124 Ventura Drive
Brooklyn, MI 49230
517-592-8218 (main office)
Contact: Margaret
E-mail: margaret@desales.org
Website: www.desales.org
Dates: July 13-18, 2008 - Art Week
July 20-25, 2008 - Deaf Youth Leadership
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing middle and high school students
Fees: $200 each session
Activities: Art Week: Students will learn the techniques of making paper from Paula Grcevic, associate art professor at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The art of papermaking will broaden their creativity through hands-on activities, exposure to natural fibers and textures. Deaf Youth Leadership: This youth program, directed by Fr. Michael Depcik and Kid Black Fedio, is aimed at Deaf and hard of hearing teens ages 13 to 16 who want to have an enjoyable time while learning about God and the Catholic faith.
MINNESOTA
Courage North
Courage Camps
3915 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
763-520-0577 V
763-520-0577 F
E-mail: camping@courage.org
Website: www.couragecamps.org/
Dates: July 25-August 3, 2008 - ages 13-17
August 6-13, 2008 - ages 7-12
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Fees: $25 application fee – contact the camp about sliding fees for each session
Activities: Campers make new friends, and are often introduced to sports or hobbies they develop further at home or at school. Their self confidence grows and their attitudes improve. Speech/language services are available at Camp Courage for campers on the active caseload of a school Speech/Language Pathologist.
MISSOURI
Bridge Builder’s Week
Camp Barnabas
Rt. 2, Box 131
Purdy, MO 65734
417-476-2565 V
417-476-2980 F
Contact: Jay Scott
E-mail: Jay@campbarnabas.org
Website: www.campbarnabas.org/
Dates: July 15-21, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 7-17, hearing siblings welcome.
Fees: Contact Jay for more information.
Activities: Among the high adventures are rappelling off the bluff at “Inspiration Point” and a complete ropes course. Horseback riding is popular, and so are archery, the rifle range, field games, tennis, basketball and volleyball. The arts and crafts program, complete with creative writing and drama, is the perfect alternative for kids less inclined to pursue one of the high adventure activities.
Teen Institute for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Camp Jo-Ota, Clarence, Missouri
311 Bernadette Dr., Suite C
Columbia, MO 65201
573-445-5005 T/V/VP
573-445-5088 F
Contact: Janice Cobb, Coordinator
E-mail: theleaders@mchsi.com
Website: www.deaflead.org
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 13-19
Fees: $50
Activities: Swimming, sand volleyball, hiking, relay sports, dance parties, basketball, pool parties, canoeing, talent shows and much more.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Windsor Mountain International: Deaf Plus
One World Way
Windsor, NH 03244
603-478-3166 V
603-478-5260 F
Contact: Deidre Troy, Camp Director
E-mail: Dieidre@windsormountain.org
Website: www.windsormountain.org
Dates: July 26-August 20, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing finishing 2nd through 8th grade with hearing campers
Fees: $4,150.00. Scholarships available, deadline to apply: April 21st.
Activities: traditional camp, sports, waterfront, wilderness trips, performing arts, arts and crafts, and more
NEW JERSEY
Camp Merry Heart
Easter Seals New Jersey
21 O’Brien Road
Hackettstown, NJ 07840-4839
908-852-3896 T/V
Contact: Joel Reynolds
E-mail: jreynolds@nj.easterseals.com
Website: www.eastersealsnj.org
Dates: August 3-August 8, 2008 – Respite #7
August 10-21, 2008 – Respite #8
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 5-20
Fees: $924 per Respite, $35 registration fee
Activities: Camp Merry Heart isn’t any ordinary camp. It’s a place where kids get to be kids.
NEW MEXICO
Apache Creek Deaf and Youth Ranch
Deaf Camp
P.O. Box 260
Reserve, NM 87830-0260
505-533-6969 V/F
Contact: Craig Lang, Director
E-mail: director@apachecreek.us
Website: www.apachecreek.us/ranch/deafcamp.html
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 8-19
Fees: Free, $20 registration fee
Activities: Bible classes, gospel preaching and singing highlight, horses rides, swimming, hiking, hockey, skating, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, big ball volleyball, horse shoes, crafts, train rides, cookouts, and rodeo.
NEW YORK
Camp Mark 7
Before June 1, 2008
c/o Registration
PO Box 23054
Rochester, NY 14692
After June 1, 2008:
144 Mohawk Hotel Road
Old Forge, NY 13420
315-357-6089 T/V (after June 1, 2008)
315-357-6403 F (after June 1, 2008)
Deaf Program Director: Randee Pascall
E-mail: deafdir@campmark7.org
Website: www.campmark7.org/
Dates: Deaf Youth Program: July 27-August 8, 2008 (ages 13-16)
Deaf Children program: August 10-22, 2008 (ages 9-12)
Clientele: Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Hearing
Fees: $800/Deaf Youth - deadline July 2; $800/Deaf Children - deadline July 16, application dealine: May 1, 2008
Activities: swimming, water-skiing, kneeboarding and tubing; Paddle a canoe on the winding Moose River or other chosen rivers/lakes and camp out under the stars; Diverse outdoor games and arts & crafts; Hike different mountains. A CM7 shirt included.
Cradle Beach Camp
8038 Old Lakeshore Road
Angola, NY 14006
716-549-6307
716-549-6825 F
Contact: Cara Stillman, Executive Director
E-mail: cstillman@cradlebeach.org
Website: www.cradlebeach.org
Dates: June 30-July 9, 2008 - Session I, ages 8-11
July 12-21, 2008 - Session II, ages 12-14
July 24-August 1, 2008 - Session III, ages 9-11
August 5-14, 2008 - Session IV, ages 12-14
August 17-23, 2008 - Session V, ages 9-12
Clientele: Disabled and disadvantaged children from Western New York, ages 9-16
Fees: Contact Camp
Activities: Other adult relationships, adult role models, positive peer influence, creative activities, achievement motivation, caring, integrity, honesty, responsibility, restraint, planning & decision making, interpersonal competence, cultural competence, resistance skills, peaceful conflict resolution, self-esteem, sense of purpose and positive view of the future.
Flying Fingers Camp
P.O. Box 750851
Forest Hills, NY 11375-0851
Contact: Monica Levne, Executive Director
E-mail: Mlevine16@aol.com
Website: www.flyingfingerscamp.org
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing and KODAs ages 5-15
Fees: $325 per week
Activities: Arts and Crafts, sailing, swimming, sports, biking, trips, and much, much more.
NTID Explore Your Future
Career Awareness Week for High School Sophomores and Juniors with Hearing Loss
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
585-475-6700 T/V for information
585-475-2787 F
E-mail: EYFinfo@rit.edu
Website: www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF
Dates: July 19-24, 2008 - Session I
July 26-31, 2008 - Session II
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing high school sophomores and juniors who will begin their junior and senior year in the fall of 2005
Fees: $650
Activities: Gain hands-on experience in a variety of career areas including information technology, computers, engineering, business, science and art, get a taste of life on a college campus, making new friends from all over the country and have fun!
Summer Camp for Middle School Students with Hearing Loss: Steps to Success
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
585-475-7695 T/V
E-mail: StepstoSuccess@ntid.rit.edu
Website: www.rit.edu/NTID/StepstoSuccessNR
Dates: August 8-10, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing African-American, Latino American and Native American students entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade
Fees: $50 includes housing, meals and activities
Activities: Students will explore career options that can help prepare them for life after high school and they will work with experienced counselors in high-tech labs, and more.
TechGirlz
Rochester Insitute of Technology
National Technoloby Institute of the Deaf
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
585-475-7695 T/V
E-mail: TechGirlz@ntid.rit.edu
Website: www.rit/edu/NTID/TechGirlzNR
Dates: August 3-9, 2008
Clentele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing girls entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in September 2008
Fees: $640 includes tuition, housing on campus and meals and snacks - deadline: May 31
Activities: Girls will learn and think about jobs and careers in science and technology by building their own computer to take home, discovering the secrets of roller coaster design, investigating a crime scene and becoming a commander on a simulated mission to Mars. They also meet other girls with similar interests.
NORTH CAROLINA
Sertoma Deaf Camp
Summer Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Sponsored by North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Sertoma Clubs
Sertoma 4-H Educational Center
3915 Fawn Creek Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-395-2193 V
Contact: Michael Hoffman, Camp Director
E-mail: Michael_D_Hoffman@Juno.com
Website: www.campsertoma.org/camp/deaf.shtml
Dates: June 22-27, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 8-16
Fees: $350 – scholarship available and a $50 non-refundable registration fee
Activities: Archery, nature crafts, challenging course, swimming, climbing wall, nature study, canoeing, pontooning, fishing, hiking, hayrides, orienteering, campfires, games, astronomy, story telling and more…
OHIO
National Cued Speech Association
23970 Hermitage Road
Cleveland, OH 44122-4008
216-292-6213 T/V
1-800-459-3559 T/V
Website: www.cuedspeech.org/
Note: Please contact NCSA for state by state camp information.
Ohio School for the Deaf
500 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43214
614-728-1418 T/V
614-995-3448 F
Contact: Janet Gordon
E-mail: Gordon@osd.oh.gov
Website: www.ohioschoolforthedeaf.org
Dates: June 8-20, 2008 - Drivers Education School
June 9-14, 2008 - Middle and High School Basketball Drills and Trills
June 15-20, 2008 - Middle School Leadership and Literacy Connections
August 3-8, 2008 - High School Extreme Adventures in Independence
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing grades 4th through 12th
Fees: $25 registration – application deadline May 9, 2008
Activities: Contact Ms. Gordon for more information
OREGON
Camp Taloali
P.O. Box 7379
Salem, OR 97303
503-769-6415 T/V
503-769-6415 VP – during camp sessions
Contact: Georgia Ortiz, Camp Director
E-mail: CampTaloali2007@aol.com
Website: www.taloali.us
Dates: August 29-July 5, 2008 - Session I
July 6-12, 2008 - Session II
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and hearing of deaf adults, ages 9-16
Fees: $300 – campership available
Activities: Archery, nature studies, arts & crafts, camp craft, fishing, drama, camp fires, swimming, horse program, climbing tower, low element challenge course, and more.
Meadowood Springs Speech & Hearing Camp
P.O. Box 1025
Pendleton, OR 97801-0030
541-276-2752 V
541-276-7227 F
E-mail: info@meadowoodsprings.org
Website: www.meadowoodsprings.com
Dates: July 4-13, 2008 - Session I
July 18-27, 2008 - Session II
Clientele: Children with speech, hearing and language disorders, ages 6-16
Fees: $1,200 per session, a non-refundable $35 processing fee. Sponsorships are available. Apply A.S.A.P. if you need financial aid.
Activities: Through swimming, canoeing, fishing, handicrafts, hiking, nature lore, field games, table games, puppet shows, skits, movies, bingo, dances, campfires, and songfests the children develop their communication skills. The child who comes to the camp unable to converse often leaves singing.
The Northwest Christian Camp for the Deaf (NWCCD)
PMB #369
17675 SW Farmington Road
Aloha, OR 97007-3296
Contact: Diane Mather
E-mail: nwccd2007@yahoo.com
Website: www.gmdeaf.org
Dates: July 20-26, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and children of Dear parents
Fees: contact NWCCD for various rates
Activities: Daily devotional, spiritual growth, boating, fishing, hiking, drama team/outdoor stage drama, overnight camp out, basketball/softball and more…
Youth Leadership Camp
Camp Taloali near Stayton, Oregon
Contact: Jennifer Yost, Programs Coordinator
National Association of the Deaf
814 Thayer Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-587-1789 T
301-587-1788 V
301-587-1791 F
E-mail: youth@nad.org
Website: www.nad.org/YLC2008
Dates: July 20-August 18, 2008 - Deadline February 15, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing high school sophomores and juniors (they are evaluated based on their academic standings, character, leadership potential, involvement in their school and community and they must submit an essay and letters of recommendations).
Fees: $1450 includes camp fee, $75 non-refundable application fee, ground transportation, field trips, weekly laundromat visits, YLC T-shirt, and YLC group photograph. Application deadline February 15, 2008.
Activities: The 2007 NAD Youth Leadership Camp (NAD YLC) Program is an extension of the activities and training offered by the Junior NAD. NAD YLC focuses on the Youth Programs’ mission – developing scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. The camp program and activities puts emphasis on ‘learning by doing,’ adopting the old Chinese proverb: "Tell me, and I'll forget. Show me, and I'll remember. Involve me, and I'll learn." Campers discover self-identity, develop self-esteem and confidence, and build leadership and teamwork skills through hands-on activities.
PENNSYLVANIA
Camp HERO (Here Everyone Really is One)
Camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Bloomsburg University
Navy Hall Office 16B
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-441-6351
Contact: Jamie Galgoci, Director
P.O. Box 81
Lansford, PA 18232
E-mail: pberman@bloomu.edu
Website: http://departments.bloomu.edu/deafed/CampHEROWeb/campherohome.html
Dates: July 26-August 1, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 6-17
Fees: Regular fee $190 before April 11, 2008 - $250 after April 11, 2007
Activities: Activities planned by undergraduates and graduate students from Bloomsburg University – arts and crafts, climbing wall, making a mess, collages, trip to the theatre, Native American photographs, making cupcakes, Native American paints
Camp Overbrook: IN SIGN
Deaf Apostolate
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
222 North 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-587-3913 T/V/VP
215-587-3561 F
Contact: Sister Kathleen Schipani
E-mail: pcpddeaf@adphila.org
Website: www.archdiocese-phl.org/evangelization/resplife/deafapos.htm
Dates: July 14-25, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 6-14
Fees: $75, scholarship available
Activities: Religion class, arts/crafts, swimming, liturgies in sign language, field games, and drama
Lions Camp Kirby
1735 Narrows Hill Road
Uppber Black Eddy, PA 18972
610-982-5731
Contact: Katherine Geroni
215-249-3710 V
215-249-1239 F
Website: www.lionscampkirby.org
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing youth and siblings, ages 8-15
Fees: Contact Ms. Geroni about different steps of payments. $25 registration fee
Activities: Camp Kirby offers a number of activities to bring out the artist, athlete or nature lover in every child – arts & crafts, scrap-booking, journal writing, baseball, soccer, kick ball, archery, campfires, swimming, hiking, canoeing, cooking, computers, drama, tree planting, storytelling, nature studies, fishing, talent shows and more.
SOUTH CAROLINA
SC School for the Deaf and the Blind
William W. All Adventure Camp
355 Cedar Springs Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
June 22 - 28, 2008
Camps are free, although campers are encouraged to bring $35 for field trips.
Ages 6 - 14
Register by May 23
Camp for the Blind, call 864-577-7600 or 1-888-447-2732 (toll free)
Camp for the Deaf, call 864-577-7833 (voice/tty) or 1-888-447-2732 (toll free)
For more information visit www.scsdb.org.
SOUTH DAKOTA
National Leadership & Literacy Camp
Camp Lakodia
45156 235th Street
Madison, SD 57042
605-782-7173 T
605-256-2265 V
605-256-3719 F
director.camplakodia.tv VP (IP)
Contact: Frank Turk, Director
E-mail: fturk@c-s-d.org
Website: www.nllcamp.com/
Dates: June 29-July 18 , 2008 – High School NLLC
July 20-August 2, 2007 – NLLC for 5th thru 8th graders
Note: Graders to enroll are during their 2005-2006 academic year.
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing, CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) or SODA (Siblings of Deaf Adults) or otherwise fluent in ASL
Fees: $515/high school, $425/5th-8th graders (room, meals, educational materials & souvenir tee shirt) and $100-150 spending money (incidentals & field trips). Payment deadline – May 1, 2008
Activities: The National Leadership and Literacy Camp (NLLC) fosters intellectual and personal growth and development through activities that embrace the social, physical, intellectual, communicative and emotional (SPICE) domains of learning and becoming. Basketball Camp and Football Camp – great place for all players who are looking to develop their skills, hard work, make new friends and have fun!
TENNESSEE
Camp Rise and Sign
League for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
415 5th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37201
615-627-0578 T
615-627-0578 V
615-248-4797 F
Contact: Lanna Frazier, Assistant Director of Youth Services
E-mail: LF@LDHH.org
Website: www.leagueforthedeaf.com
Dates: June 2-13, 2008 - grades 2-6
June 16-27, 2008 - grades 7-12
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Oral/CODA/Siblings and signing friends entering grades 2-11
Fees: $300
Activities: To learn about Deaf Culture and to gain a basic knowledge of American Sign Language
Camp SummerSign
Brentwood Baptist Deaf Church
7777 Concord Road
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-373-9574 T
615-324.6101 V
615-373-9574 VP
615-324-6194 F
Contact: Brian Sims, Pastor
E-mail: campsummersign@brentwoodbaptist.com
Website: www.brentwooddeaf.org
Dates:
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Oral/CODA/Siblings ages 6-17
Fees: $250.00, this includes fee, supplies, field trips, morning and afternoon snacks, and drinks for field trips. Scholarships are available upon request. Space is limited, we are on a first come, first serve with the Deaf students being the first priority.
Activities: Field Trips, Swimming
Deaf Camps at the Bill Rice Ranch
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128-4555
800-253-7423 V
E-mail: registration@billriceranch.org
Website: www.billriceranch.org
Dates: June 8-13, 2008 - Deaf Week I
June 15-20, 2008 - Deaf Week II
June 22-27, 2008 - Deaf Week III
July 6-11, 2008 - Deaf Week IV
July 13-18, 2008 - Deaf Week V
July 27-August 1, 2008 - Deaf Week VI
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 9-19 still in school
Fees: Free (bring cash for snacks, horse rides and souvenirs)
Activities: Experience exciting activities including horseback riding, swimming, ball games, hiking, and much more. Campers will also participate in Bible classes.
TEXAS
Go Green!
Texas School for the Deaf Summer Enrichment Program
1102 South Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704-1728
512-462-5329 T/V
1-800-332-3873 T/V
512-462-5560 T/V (in Spanish)
512-462-5661 Fax
E-mail: ERCOD@tsd.state.tx.us
Website: www.tsd.state.tx.us/sum_prg/index.html
Dates: June 12-15, 2008 - Family Weekend Retreat
June 15-27, 2008 - Elementary K-2nd grade/Middle School (Session A)
June 15-July 11, 2008 - High School Driver's Education Summer Programs
June 16-July 11, 2008 - Parents Infant/Early Childhood Programs
June 29-July 11, 2008 - Elementary 3rd-5th grade/Middle School (Session B)
Clientele: Deaf or hard of hearing children ages 3-18 for summer programs; deaf or hard of hearing children and their families for Family Weekend Retreat.
Fees: Please contact the school for specific week fees
Activities: Travel with us as we embark on a summer adventure. During typical school hours, the TSD Summer Educational Program offers academic enrichment in a camp-like atmosphere. Certified Teachers lead the students in activities that focus on fun and include core concepts in math, literacy, social studies, and science. After school, the Residential Program Staff offer a wealth of social opportunities for students. While participating in these programs, friendships are developed, self esteem is increased, knowledge is gained, and children experience age appropriate independence.
UTAH
Camp Liahona
1720 North 1900 West
Lehi, UT 84043
Contact: Nanette Hix, Program Director
E-mail: mail@campliahona.org
Website: www.campliahona.org/
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children ages 8-20
Fees: $200 before June 30, $250 before July 6, $300 at door – Scholarship available
Activities: Camp week is filled with workshops, activities and firesides aimed at strengthening our youth spiritually, physically and intellectually.
VERMONT
Austine Green Mountain Lions Camp
130 Austine Drive
Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-258-9558 T/V
Contact: Kris Lemire, Director
E-mail: klemire@vcdhh.org
Website: www.vcdhh.org/wp
Dates: June 29-July 11, 2008 - Students entering 9th grade to 12th grade
July 13-25, 2008 - Students entering 5th grade to 8th grade
July 27-August 1, 2008 - Students entering 1st grade to 4th grade
July 28-August 1, 2008 - Day Camp students Pre-school (age 3+) & Kindergarten
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing children & their siblings
Fees: Contact camp for information
Activities: Literacy, Art, and Drama classes, bonfires with skits and story telling, swimming, hiking, leadership opportunities and team building games. Multiple well-known fieldtrips to a science museum, baseball game, and water park, as well as new fieldtrips are also on the agenda!
WASHINGTON
Camp “Hands Up”
Camp Touchet near Dayton
Sponsored by South Eastern Washington Service Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
124 North Fifth Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301
509-543-9649 T
509-543-9644 V
888-543-6598 T/V
Contact: Sheila Coles
E-mail: colesbd@verizon.net
Website: sewscdhh.org
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing ages 6-15; junior counselor program ages 16-18
Fees: TBA
Activities: Drama, river play, campfires, treasure hunt, stories, wacky Olympics, nature hikes, crafts and sports.
Literacy Faire Camp
Washington School for the Deaf
611 Grand Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98661
360-696-6525 x4362 or 800-613-4228
Contact: Nikki Ekle
E-mail: nikki.ekle@wsd.wa.gov
Website: www.wsd.wa.gov
Dates: TBA
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing high school students and siblings
Fees: TBA
Activities: Contact Nikki for more information.
WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Lions Camp
Retreat and Conference Center
3834 County Road A
Rosholt, WI 54473
715-677-6999 T
715-677-4969 V
715-677-3297 F
E-mail: info@wisconsinlionscamp.com
Website: www.wisconsinlionscamp.com
Dates: August 18-22, 2008
Clientele: Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Fees: Free to Wisconsin residents, nonresidents on a space-available basis with a minimal fee
Activities: Each week contains typical camp activities including nature hikes, campfires, games and skill building activities like the climbing wall, archery course and rope courses.
Family Learning Vacation
Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Wisconsin Lions Camp
414-604-7202 V
Contact: Kerry Malak
E-mail: kmalak@cdhh.org
Website: www.cdhh.org
Date: TBA
Clientele: Mixed Deaf/Hard of Hearing and hearing family members
Fees: Contact Kerry for more information
Activities: FLV is a unique opportunity where families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from all over Wisconsin get together for a weekend of fun, friendship and interesting workshops.
OTHER RESOURCES
Find A Camp!
American Camp Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151-7902
765-342-8456 V
765-342-2065 F
Website: www.acacamps.org
KidsCamp.com
Speech/Hearing Impairments Camps
2500 North Military Trail, Suite 350
Boca Raton, FL 33431
877-242-9330 (Toll Free)
561-443-2924 V
866-665-2904 F
E-mail: info@kidscamp.com
Website: www.kidscamps.com/
The Summer Camp Handbook
Christopher Thurber, PhD
20 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833
603-557-8100 V
E-mail: chris@campspirit.com
Website: www.campspirit.com/
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