CSD - Free Deaf Camp for Deaf & HoH Youth
A free summer day camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth, offering engaging activities and social opportunities.
▌ Editor's read The Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD) offers free summer day camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth (ages 8-14) and for Kids of Deaf Adults (KODA, ages 8-12). The camps run for one week each, with the Deaf/HoH camp from July 22-26, 2024, and the KODA camp from July 29-August 2, 2024. The program focuses on American Sign Language (ASL) development, social skills, and engaging activities like field trips, arts and crafts, and sports. As a state-operated school, the Michigan School for the Deaf is likely funded publicly, indicating a 'school' owner type. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for the Michigan School for the Deaf show a rating of 4.3 stars from 10 reviews, with comments generally praising the school's supportive environment for deaf students. Social media handles found are @michiganschoolforthedeaf on Instagram and 'MichiganSchoolfortheDeaf' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
CSD - Free Deaf Camp for Deaf & HoH Youth is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 8–17
- Address: Michigan School for the Deaf, 1660 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48503, USA
- Phone: (810) 257-1400
- Cost notes: FREE, USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside CSD - Free Deaf Camp for Deaf & HoH Youth.
- CSD - Free Camp for Kids of Deaf Adults (KODA) · Flint, MI · Ages 8–17
- CSD - Free Deaf Camp for Deaf & HoH Youth · Flint, MI · Ages 8–17