Illinois Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
This page includes camps located in Illinois that serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing children through ASL-rich programming. Camps may be residential or day programs and vary in age range and session length.
ASL Up Network does not operate these camps and encourages families to visit each camp’s website for the most current details.
Camps in Illinois
Residential/Overnight Camps
Camp Lions Youth Camps - Camp Red Leaf Village
Camp Red Leaf Village, 26710 W Nippersink Road, Ingelside, IL
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 7-17
Session Length: June 7 - 13, 2026
Notes: Youth camp for low vision/Blind or Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Camp Lions Youth Camps - Camp DuBois
Camp DuBois, 2651 Quarry Road, DuBois, IL
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 7 - 17
Session Length: July 5 - 11, 2026
Notes: Youth camp for hard of hearing/Deaf and low vision/Blind
Camp Lions Youth Camps - East Bay Camp
East Bay Camp, 24248 Ron Smith Memorial Highway, Hudson, IL
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 7 - 17
Session Length: July 12-18, 2026
Notes: Youth camp for Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Day Camps
Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Itasca, IL
Camp Type: Day - Participants are required to stay at the host hotel unless commuting from home in the local area.
Ages Served: Ages 6 and up
Session Length: June 13 - 20, 2026
Notes: Participants are responsible for accommodations, meals and transportation to and from the camp
Camp Lions Youth Camps - East Bay Camp
East Bay Camp, 24248 Ron Smith Memorial Highway, Hudson, IL
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 7 - 17
Session Length: July 19-25, 2026
Notes: Youth camp for Blind/Low Vision
Camp Launch
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 14.5 - 22
Session Length: July 5 - 10, 2026
Notes: An innovative and effective camp for young D/deaf individuals that focuses on crucial pre-employment and/or college transition skills that will equip them to successfully navigate life post-high school.