As many readers know, I have been a devoted counselor/director/interpreter mentor and Board member for Deaf Camps, Inc. for over 25 years! Please share information about camp registration with the families in your life. All hearing statuses and signing abilities welcome!

Deaf Camp and American Sign Language Camp

July 19-July 24, 2026 at Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center, Knoxville, MD

Ages: rising 2nd grade through rising 12th grade

Cost per Camper: $620

Financial aid available – applications due July 1, 2026.

Features ASL immersion opportunities for signers at any level, from beginners to fluent signers. Campers will also participate in swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and more and learn about God’s love through morning devotions and evening worship. ASL Camp is designed for hearing campers at any signing level. Camper stay in either our cabins (bathhouse a short walk away) or our Lodges (bathrooms en suite of bedrooms) and eat most of their meals in the Dining Hall.

Campers in Deaf & ASL Camps will share lodging and all daily activities.

Age groupings & housing will be determined based age-level and registration numbers closer to camp. Younger campers are likely to stay in the lodges and older campers are likely to stay in the cabins.

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