NAD Youth Leadership Camp
Camp Taloali, 15934 N Santiam Hwy SE, Stayton, OR 97383
About
NAD Youth Leadership Camp is a four-week summer program where participants take part in a Discovery low ropes course, daily workshops, and media projects. The daily workshops cover topics such as self-advocacy, peer mentoring, communication, media, career exploration, personal discovery, leadership development, and disability rights. Participants also create media content for the camp newsletter, the Daily Drum, and produce social media video content from their media class.
• Ages: 15–17 years old
• Schedule: Four-week summer program
NAD Youth Leadership Camp is an intensive educational four-week summer program for deaf and hard of hearing high school sophomores and juniors, and campers are referred to as Leaders throughout the program. It is an extension of the activities and training offered by the Jr. NAD and was established in 1969. NAD selects 64 deaf and hard of hearing Leaders from all over the United States for this specialized program, which identifies and promotes each Leader’s self-advocacy and leadership skills, emphasizes interactive activities and learning by doing, and builds character, positive interpersonal skills, optimal conflict resolution development, and informed decision-making skills. Leaders are responsible for their application fee, tuition, and travel expenses, and they receive donations and Vocational Rehabilitation support in order to attend NAD Youth Leadership Camp. Community and business members, including NAD YLC alumni, team builders, and guest presenters, are actively involved in the program. The YLC program is designed to provide deaf high school Leaders with the training and educational opportunities necessary to transition to opportunities in higher education, meaningful employment, and leadership development.
Last updated January 6, 2026.
• Ages: 15–17 years old
• Schedule: Four-week summer program
NAD Youth Leadership Camp is an intensive educational four-week summer program for deaf and hard of hearing high school sophomores and juniors, and campers are referred to as Leaders throughout the program. It is an extension of the activities and training offered by the Jr. NAD and was established in 1969. NAD selects 64 deaf and hard of hearing Leaders from all over the United States for this specialized program, which identifies and promotes each Leader’s self-advocacy and leadership skills, emphasizes interactive activities and learning by doing, and builds character, positive interpersonal skills, optimal conflict resolution development, and informed decision-making skills. Leaders are responsible for their application fee, tuition, and travel expenses, and they receive donations and Vocational Rehabilitation support in order to attend NAD Youth Leadership Camp. Community and business members, including NAD YLC alumni, team builders, and guest presenters, are actively involved in the program. The YLC program is designed to provide deaf high school Leaders with the training and educational opportunities necessary to transition to opportunities in higher education, meaningful employment, and leadership development.
Last updated January 6, 2026.
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