Deaf Camps, Inc.

Deaf Camps, Inc. offers Deaf Camp and American Sign Language Camp, with American Sign Language immersion opportunities for signers at any level, from beginners to fluent signers. It also offers Young Adult Deaf Camp for young adults 18+ with disabilities.

Programs

• Deaf Camp and American Sign Language Camp — rising 2nd grade through rising 12th grade · Sunday, July 19 to Friday, July 24, 2026 · At Manidokan Camp and Retreat Center in Knoxville, MD; ASL immersion opportunities for signers at any level, from beginners to fluent signers.
• Young Adult Deaf Camp — 18+ with disabilities · June 21-26, 2026 · At West River Center in West River, MD.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• General schedule: Camps are held during the first full week of August each year; Young Adult Deaf Camp is held in June or July each year.

About the provider

Deaf Camps, Inc. is a volunteer-run non-profit organization with over 20 years of camp experience. All board members, directors, and counselors are volunteers, and all contributions go toward camp operations and camper scholarships. The organization states that it does not discriminate based on race, culture, language, communication method, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or hearing status.

Inclusive organization that does not discriminate based on race, culture, language, communication method, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or hearing status. Financial aid available for the 2026 camp registration. ASL Camp is designed for hearing campers at any signing level. Deaf Camps, Inc. runs camps for deaf children ages 7 to 19 and ASL camps for hearing children ages 8 to 18.

What families say

“Returning campers attest: Deaf Camp is the best week of their summer!” — Returning campers

Last updated October 29, 2026.