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Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp

Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp · $750/week

Camp Mark Seven offers a unique overnight summer camp experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth, fostering community and skill development in a communica...

▌ Editor's read Camp Mark Seven's website loads as a real camp site, offering overnight programs specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. The camp has been operating for over 50 years, founded by Father Joseph F. Orsini, and is run by a non-profit organization. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing, it emphasizes a mission to provide a safe and enriching environment for its campers. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campmark7 and a Facebook page 'campmark7', which show active engagement. Google reviews for 'Camp Mark Seven' are positive, with a 4.9-star rating from 23 reviews, often praising the inclusive atmosphere and the positive impact on campers' self-esteem and social skills. The site does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 144 Mohawk Hotel Road, Old Forge, NY 13420, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $1500 for two weeks. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp

What ages does Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp accept?
Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp is open to children ages 9–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp cost?
Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp publishes $750/week for the standard session. USD. $1500 for two weeks. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp's hours?
Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp?
Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp provide lunch?
Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp compare to other specialty camps in Old Forge?
Camp Mark Seven - Deaf Youth Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Old Forge that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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