Summer Camps

Discover the magic of summer at MSD!

Summer camps provide the perfect opportunity for students to engage in new activities, explore new interests, unlock their potential, and create new and lasting friendships and memories. Summer is a wonderful time for students to learn and interact amongst their peers outside of a classroom setting. At MSD, all camp instruction and activities take place directly in American Sign Language.

Join us for an unforgettable summer of fun and growth!

— Camp Invention: A High-Energy, Hands-On STEM Camp

June 24-28, 2024

Frederick Campus

Camp Invention is a nationally acclaimed summer program that brings STEM concepts to life for children entering grades K-6. Students engage in exciting, interactive challenges that spark creativity and imagination, from building and launching rockets to designing and testing prototypes. Inspired by world-changing National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, the program fosters a love of learning and develops problem-solving skills, teamwork, and exposure to various career paths. This summer, campers will team up with friends to discover the science of light, create a custom ball game, explore global water challenges and prototype their big ideas. By the end of the week-long program, students emerge with newfound confidence and a deep appreciation for the power of innovation, all while having fun and making new friends.

Cost: $270 (before discount)

Ages: For children entering grades K-6

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration: Register online at invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332

For more information, please contact

Kamilla Jakubowyc

Email: [email protected]

— Deaf Film Junior Academy

July 29 - Aug. 2, 2024

Columbia Campus

In collaboration with Front Row Films and MSD Columbia PTCA, the Deaf Film Junior Academy will offer a five-day course on becoming a de novo filmmaker. Taught by expert technology and design instructors, this program will teach the basics of filmmaking, including storyboarding, filming, and video editing. The experienced instructors at Deaf Film Junior Academy will guide students through each step of the creative process, providing support and valuable feedback along the way. With access to cutting-edge technology and equipment, students will be able to bring their ideas to life in stunning detail. On the program's final day, students will have the opportunity to showcase the films they have created.

Cost: $250

Ages: For children entering grades 3-8

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration: Register online at Deaf Film Junior Academy by July 15th

For more information, please contact

Shannon Cooley

Email: [email protected]

Download the camp flyer below.