New York Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
This page includes camps located in New York 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 New York
Residential/Overnight Camps
Deaf Teen Camp
Camp Mark Seven, 144 Mohawk Hotel Road, Old Forge, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 13-16
Session Length: June 21 - July 3, 2026
Notes: At Camp Mark Seven, our Deaf Teen Camp is designed to inspire teamwork, leadership, and lifelong friendships. Through a wide variety of activities, campers learn the values of respect, honesty, caring for one another, and self-confidence, all while having an incredible time. Teens will develop social skills, teamwork, and personal initiative as they work and play together with other campers and camp staff.
Deaf Youth Camp
Camp Mark Seven, 144 Mohawk Hotel Road, Old Forge, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 9-12
Session Length: July 5 - 17, 2026
Notes: At Camp Mark Seven, our Deaf Youth Camp is designed to nurture teamwork, confidence, and friendship through a wide range of fun and meaningful activities. Campers learn the importance of respect, honesty, and caring for one another, while building self-esteem, social skills, and leadership abilities. Together with other campers and camp staff, they’ll discover that teamwork and laughter make every day memorable!
KODA Teen Camp
Camp Mark Seven, 144 Mohawk Hotel Road, Old Forge, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 13-16
Session Length: July 19-31, 2026
Notes: Led by experienced CODA counselors who share similar life experiences, this unique program offers a supportive and understanding environment for campers to embrace, discuss, and strengthen their KODA identities through shared experiences, creative expression, and community building.
KODA Youth Camp
Camp Mark Seven, 144 Mohawk Hotel Road, Old Forge, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Ages 9-12
Session Length: August 2-14, 2026
Notes: Led by experienced CODA counselors who share similar life experiences, this unique program offers a supportive and understanding environment for campers to embrace, discuss, and strengthen their KODA identities through shared experiences, creative expression, and community building.
Tech Tigers
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Deaf and Hard of Hearing students entering grades 7, 8, and 9 in Fall 2026
Session Length: July 25-29, 2026
Notes: Spend a week this summer diving into chemistry, engineering, computers, and more on the RIT/NTID campus!
Explore Your Future
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Deaf and Hard of Hearing students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 in Fall 2026
Session Length: July 11-15, 2026; July 18-22, 2026
Notes: At Explore Your Future , you won’t just learn about careers – you’ll experience them! Dive into hands-on workshops across a variety of exciting fields where you can explore your passions and try new things.
Advanced Tech Careers
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Deaf and Hard of Hearing students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 in Fall 2026
Session Length: July 11-15, 2026;
Notes: A five-day summer program introducing students to advanced technology, computing, and robotics
Health Care Careers Exploration Program
National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY
Camp Type: Overnight
Ages Served: Deaf and Hard of Hearing students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 in Fall 2026
Session Length: July 18-22. 2026;
Notes: A one-week summer program introducing students to careers in health care and health sciences