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Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp

NoMa · $900/week

Gallaudet University's ASL & Deaf Culture Camp offers deaf and hard of hearing youth an immersive experience in American Sign Language and Deaf culture.

▌ Editor's read The Gallaudet University Youth Programs website (gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/) loads successfully and details various programs, including the ASL & Deaf Culture Camp. This camp is a day program specifically for deaf and hard of hearing youth, focusing on ASL and Deaf culture. As a university-run program, it falls under the 'university' owner type. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the university's commitment to accessibility and specialized education suggests appropriate support. Gallaudet University has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @gallaudetu and a Facebook handle GallaudetUniversity. Google reviews for Gallaudet University generally reflect positively on its educational environment, with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, though specific camp reviews are not readily available. The camp leverages the university's unique position as a leader in deaf education.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in language/cultural, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Price is an estimate for their high school programs. Check for specifics.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp

What ages does Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp accept?
Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp cost?
Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp publishes $900/week for the standard session. USD. Price is an estimate for their high school programs. Check for specifics. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp's hours?
Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture 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 Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp?
Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp provide lunch?
Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture 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 Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Washington?
Gallaudet University - ASL & Deaf Culture Camp is one of 7 language/cultural camps in Washington 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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