Summer Camps
Each summer, a variety of camps and enrichments are offered for Deaf and hard of hearing students both at the Maryland School for the Deaf and at schools and organizations across the country.
Summer camps provide meaningful opportunities for students to engage in new activities, explore interests, discover their potential, and build lasting friendships and memories. These programs support social, academic, and personal growth while allowing students to learn and interact with peers outside of a classroom setting.
At MSD, all camp instruction and activities are conducted directly in American Sign Language, ensuring a fully accessible and language-rich environment.
This page serves as a centralized resource for families exploring summer opportunities. In addition to camps hosted on our campuses, you'll find a comprehensive list of programs offered nationwide. Be sure to check back regularly, as camps and program details are updated as information becomes available.
Youth Orioles Camp
June 22 to 26, 2026
MSD Frederick Campus
Youth Orioles Camp is a fun and active summer program organized by our Athletics Department. The camp is designed for Deaf and hard of hearing students, signing KODAs, and siblings from across Maryland who will be in Grades 1-6 during the 2026-27 school year. Welcoming all skill levels, the camp provides a supportive space where every camper can stay active, build skills, and have fun.
Mornings are dedicated to sports skill-building, guided by experienced coaches and group leaders. In the afternoons, campers enjoy a mix of activities including sports literacy, arts and crafts, games, and swimming. These activities spark creativity, encourage teamwork, and invite exploration.
Cost: $175
Ages: For students who will be in Grades 1-6 during the 2026-27 school year
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration: Registration opens on March 1. Only 40 spots are available and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, please contact
Touria Ouahid Boren, Youth Sports Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Download the camp flyer below.
Camp Invention
June 29 to July 2, 2026
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 while developing problem-solving skills, teamwork, and exposure to various career paths.
This summer's Camp Invention program, Spark, invites young innovators to dive into hands-on STEM exploration through real-world challenges that build confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Campers collaborate to investigate forensic science mysteries, design and pitch ocean-inspired creations, build do-it-yourself rockets, explore space science, and protect their ideas from playful invention rivals. Spark is designed to ignite curiosity, encourage discovery, and inspire students to think like inventors while having fun and connecting with peers.
Cost: $285 (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]
Summer Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
The camps listed in this section are shared as a resource for families. The Maryland School for the Deaf does not sponsor or endorse the programs listed. Families are encouraged to contact each organization directly for the most up-to-date information regarding eligibility, dates, costs, and registration details.
Listing of Summer Camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
A comprehensive listing of specialized summer camps for Deaf and hard of hearing children, their siblings, and children of deaf adults, organized by state. This resource is by the Clerc Center.
Camp HERO
July 27 to 31, 2026
Millville, PA (Camp Victory)
>> Camp Website
STARS Basketball Camp
June 14 to 19, 2026
Texas School for the Deaf