Camp History
Deaf History
Theme Days
camp games
places around camp
100

who founded the camp for the deaf?

rev. Bob Rumball and the Deaf church

100

what school did the football huddle originate at

Gallaudet University

100

get your running shoes on! its time for which sports-themed day?

the olympics

100

get your water ballons and water guns ready! its time for what game?

Air raid

100

wheres power hour

the meeting room

200

as of this year, how old is camp for the deaf

64

200

what year did the deaf president now movement start

1988

200
find a helmet and put your running shoes on! its time for a day out in the sun

Moto day 

200

Staff better run and hide, if they get caught, they're going for a swim

Staff hunt

200

a place to swing, jump, and enjoy the view

the Point

300

What year did camp open?

camp officially opened in 1962

300

when was sign language offically recognized as a language?

the 1960's

300

the staff are acting like animals!

jungle day

300

this game will have you jumping in to someones arms when the lights come on

knights, horses, and cavalliers

300

hey! wanna make bracelets?

the craft hut

400

how many campers attended the first year of camp?

8

400

where was the first deaflympics held?

Paris,  France

400

put your best clothes on and head to the cafeteria

fancy dinner

400

run fast, dont get caught, and bring an item from the opposing team back to your side to win this game

capture the flag

400

make sure your dorms are clean before heading over to this place for an afternoon treat!

the tuck shop

500

what sport did reverand Bob Rumball play?

Football

500

what deaf baseball player is credited for creating signalling pitches 

william hoy

500

text a friend to bring a matching outfit!

Twin day

500

jump in the shower or into the lake after this colourful and messy game

colour war/ paint war

500

its time to push your favourite counsellor off the dock!

the waterfront

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