Deaf Camps, Inc. is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to providing fun, safe, communication-rich camps that promote the physical, spiritual, and social development of Deaf/hard of hearing children and children learning American Sign Language. Founded by Reverend (now Bishop) Peggy Johnson, Deaf Camps, Inc. has been providing quality camp experiences for deaf children in an American Sign Language environment for over 20 years. Returning campers attest: Deaf Camp is the best week of their summer!
Deaf Camps, Inc. runs camps for deaf children ages 7 to 19, alongside ASL camps for hearing children ages 8 to 18, who learn ASL through lessons and shared activities with deaf peers. Volunteer counselors and directors work with the campers each year. Camps are currently held at Manidokan Outdoor Ministry Center in Knoxville, MD during the first full week of August each year.
Young Adult Deaf Camp is held at West River Camping Center in June or July each year. This camp is especially designed for developmentally-delayed Deaf adults (ages 18 and up) and features fun field trips and camping activities, all in a communication-rich ASL environment.
Board of Directors
Deaf Camps, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. All board members, directors, and counselors are volunteers and all contributions go toward camp operations and camper scholarships.
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Hi! This is Lisa Skaggs. Do you have dates for next summer for young adult camp at West River? I would like Emma to attend next summer. Thank you!!
Hi Lisa! The dates for both programs (young adult and youth) are usually announced around January of each year.
Good afternoon my daughter in 9th grade, who has a sibling with DS, is very interested in learning ASL and the deaf community. Her goal is to be a teacher for the deaf. Do you provide camps where teenagers like her can learn ASL? Thanks a lot!
Yes, it looks like our ASL Camp is a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to learn ASL and make friends in the Deaf community. See you this summer!
Thanks for your reply. My daughter does not know any ASL yet. Will this camp be appropriate for her?
We welcome campers of all signing levels to register for our ASL Camp. ASL campers and Deaf campers are integrated in all age groups, which maximizes opportunities for language learning.