More Summer Fun than You Can Imagine!

2010 Dates to Remember!

Important Dates  | Applications

Registration Fees  | Sponsor a Camper

Camp SignShine offers a week of fun through recreational and educational activities in a safe, comfortable, environment for deaf and hard of hearing children ages 7-19, their siblings and children of deaf adults (CODA).

Our camp is held at the beautiful facilities of Camp Ronald McDonald on the shore of Eagle Lake, CA, just west of Susanville. This modern facility includes insulated log cabins, bathrooms with showers, cafeteria, ampitheater and waterfront access.

Camp Activities

• hiking and biking
• swimming
• boat rides, canoeing, kayaking
• rock climbing
• drama and dance
• fishing
• gold panning
• advanced Lego construction
• sign language instruction
• team games and leadership activities

A Professional Staff

Camp SignShine's staff members are trained to provide individual attention to our campers and are skilled in sign language. Our staff includes community resource specialists, clerical, teachers, interpreters, parents, life guards, college students, nurses, paramedics and business professionals. Together, they contribute many volunteer hours to make Camp SignShine a success.

Counselors in Training (CIT)

High school students who have completed 9th grade can apply for the CIT program. Participants are selected based on their willingness to participate in activities, to work as a team and to follow directions. The CIT program includes activities such as low rope challenges, hiking, BBQ cookout and life skills discussions. Counselors in Training learn leadership skills to assist as group game leaders and general helpers with the younger campers in preparation for future roles as counselors.

Important Dates and Deadlines for 2010

Feb 01, 2010: $75 registration fee and first $75 installment payment due!

Mar 01, 2010: second $75 installment payment due!

Apr 01, 2010: third $75 installment payment due!

May 01, 2010: fourth $75 installment payment due!

June 01, 2010: applications must be postmarked on or before this day

                        last day to cancel for refund ($75 registration fee is non-refundable)

July 25, 2010: camp begins at 1:30pm (no early birds, please!)

July 30, 2010: talent show at 6:30pm

July 31, 2010: camp ends at 10:00am (additional fees may apply for late pick-ups!)

Applications

2010 Camp SignShine Camper/CIT Registration for Campers and CITs

2010 Camp SignShine Volunteer Staff application

Registration Fees

$75     Registration for one camper

$300   Tuition

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$375   Total

If you are in need of financial assistance by way of a full or partial campership for your child, please fill out an application above or contact the DHHARC. We do ask that parents/guardians contribute the $75 registration fee and then whatever they can afford. Assistance is given on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Sponsor a Camper

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a non-profit organization that sponsors Camp SignShine annually. You can help a child go to Camp SignShine with a tax-deductible contribution of any amount. Your donation may provide a "campership" of up to $300 per camper. It's easy to donate to the DHHARC by mail or by credit card online.

THANK YOU to the following service organizations, businesses and individuals who consistently provide camperships and support to Camp SignShine: Applebee's, ARP Family Foundation, Audiology and Hearing Aids of Nevada Inc., Blue Ribbon Meat Co., Captions Unlimited of NV Inc., Carson City Emblem Club, D&D Dismantlers Inc., DHHARC, Dealers at Lake Tahoe Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dr. Frank Caffaratti DDS, Edward Arteage CPA, Dr. Humphries at Family Eyecare Associates, Grass Valley Gold Country, HOVRS, JC Penny Company, Las Vegas Deaf Senior Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso Aguilar, Mr. & Mrs. Patton Burton, Mr.& Mrs. Nick Corea, Mr. & Mrs. David J. Daviton, Mr. & Mrs. Nate Duncan, Mr. & Mrs. Clint Helms-Capurro, Mr. & Mrs. James Helms-McKinney, Mr. & Mrs. John Hermann, Mr. & Mrs. James Lyons, Mr. & Mrs. Taltson Poor, Mr. Raymond Stout, Ms. Kenna Waddell, Mr. & Mrs. Dean Swaim, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Northern Sierra Chapter of the NVAD, Pacifica Lion Club, Priority Mailing Systems Inc., Reno Sertoma Club, Sacramento Valley Sertoma Club, Sertoma Club of Sparks, Silver Belle Club, Southern Nevada Silver Knights, Sprint, Truckee Lioness Club