Bear Lake provides a one week camp experience for youth who are Deaf or Hard
of Hearing.
The program is developed and coordinated by teachers of the deaf and hard of
hearing.
It is geared to meet the unique needs of children who
use listening and spoken language as their primary modes of communication. Our goal is to
provide a camp rich with experiences that promote communication. While
having fun, we will build vocabulary, focus on auditory skills and use good
language to communicate with others.
Program activities will include: swimming, boating,
hiking, crafts, nature, archery, teambuilding, overnight tent camping, games and drama. Older campers
have the option to participate in leadership development activities. The
leadership development program runs through two summers with elevated experience
and responsibilities in the 2nd year. Participants in the leadership development
program must have been a camper for the regular Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Camp.
Is my child eligible?
Does your child:
Use listening and spoken language as primary modes
of communication?
Use hearing aids or cochlear implant?
Have a bilateral hearing loss with a moderate
loss or greater in the either ear?
Is from 6 through 15 years of age?
If you have answered yes to the above questions and your child is fully toilet
trained and independent in self-care skills, your child may be eligible to
attend camp.
There is a registration fee of $150.00 per camper. The program is
financially supported by Lions, Lioness and Leo's throughout Michigan.
When is Camp?
Camp is scheduled for July 8, through July 14, 2012
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Weekend Family Camp
We offer an opportunity for families of
youth(s) who are deaf or hard of hearing to participate in a weekend camp. Parent
activities will include relevant topics
by guest speakers and opportunity to talk with other parents in a comfortable
setting. Activities for the whole family will be spread out throughout the
weekend.
The child(ren) with the hearing impairment must meet the same eligibility
criteria as campers in our youth session with the exception that they must be
from 4-12 years of age.
There is a $100.00 registration fee for each family. The
program is financially supported by Lions, Lioness and Leo's throughout
Michigan.
When is Camp?
Family Camp is scheduled for June 29- July1, 2012
Open House
We extend an invitation to all interested families to see our
camp and get a feel for our programs on this special day. You will get a
tour of camp, an opportunity to ask questions while your children
participate in activities and have a picnic!! Pre-registration is
necessary. The Open House is on July 1, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. through 12:00
noon
