KODA Camp Midwest

KODA Camp Midwest is a summer camp for KODAs (Kids of Deaf Adults) ages 7 to 16. It offers a 1 week Kids session for ages 7-9 and 2 week Youth and Teens sessions for ages 10-12 and 13-16. The program schedule lists activities such as Breakfast & Cabin Clean Up, First Activity through Sixth Activity, Snack time/Mail/free time, Cabin time, Dinner, and a camp-wide nighttime program.

Programs

• Teens session — 13-16 · $1,250 · 2 week session
• Youth session — 10-12 · $1,250 · 2 week session
• Kids session — 7-9 · $550 · 1 week session

At a glance

• Ages: 7–16 years old
• Price range: $550–$1,250
• Current session: Teens: Sunday, June 27 - Friday, July 9 (Jun 27–Jul 9, 2027); Youth: Sunday, July 11 - Friday, July 23 (Jul 11–Jul 23, 2027); Kids: Sunday, July 25 - Friday, July 30 (Jul 25–Jul 30, 2027)
• General schedule: Check-in is Sunday afternoon, 1 pm to 5 pm for the two week session or 10 am to noon for the one week session. Typical day: 7:00AM Rise & Shine; 8:00AM-9:00AM Breakfast & Cabin Clean Up; 9:00AM-10:00AM First Activity; 10:00AM-11:00AM Second Activity; 11:00AM-12:00PM Third Activity; 12:00PM-1:00PM Lunch & Rest time; 1:00PM-2:00PM Fourth Activity; 2:00PM-3:00PM Fifth Activity; 3:00PM-4:00PM Sixth Activity; 4:00PM-5:30PM Snack time/Mail/free time; 5:30PM-6:00PM Cabin time; 6:00PM-7:00PM Dinner; 7:00PM-8:30PM Camp wide nighttime program; 8:30PM-10:00PM Ready for Bed & Lights Out.

About the provider

KODA Camp Midwest says it has been in operation for 19 years. Its mission statement says the camp is dedicated to KODAs and helps them find their identity, self-confidence, belonging, leadership skills, and love. The program also says that scholarships are available.

KODA Camp Midwest limits attendance to KODAs. Scholarships are available. The registration retainer fee is $200 and is non-refundable. Cancellations after May 31 are non-refundable except for medical or bereavement reasons with documentation. No refunds for late arrival. No refunds for early departure due to behavioral problems or homesickness. Parent requests will be accommodated when possible, but all requests cannot be promised.

What families say

“Being able to share my experience and see that it's something that is understood on a deeper level made me feel more comfortable and proud to be a KODA.” — KODA Camp Midwest Teen

“My boys simply love KODA CAMP! Year after year, they reminded me to sign up. They learned so much about Deaf Culture, usage of decipitations (classifiers and facial expressions), and usage of handshapes. In addition, their attitudes toward to us are so much better in using respects, openly expressing their feelings, and developing their mutual relationships with us.” — KODA Camp Midwest Parent

“She's more excited to be involved in the Deaf community and share her love for ASL with sisters and friends!” — KODA Camp Midwest Kid

Last updated November 5, 2026.