camp grizzly
Summer Leadership Camp for Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Koda Youth
July 19th - 25th, 2026 at Camp Ronald McDonald, Susanville, CA
YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP fOR DEAF, HARD OF HEARING & KODA
WHY CAMP GRIZZLY?
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IMMERSION
INSTILL DEAF CULTURE PRIDE
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS
Develop skills and confidence in American Sign Language. Many campers leave feeling increased confidence in their ASL communication abilities.
Learn and develop pride in Deaf culture. Build a stronger identity as a Deaf, Hard of Hearing or KODA individual.
Learn what it means to be a leader, work as a team, and foster the independence necessary to grow and thrive.
MAKE LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIPS
ENCOURAGE GROWTH AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
A FULL WEEK OF SAFE, SUMMER FUN!
With ZERO communication barriers, many campers (and staff!) build life-long friendships rooted in respect and understanding.
Leaving their comfort zone and stepping into leadership camp for a week often leaves campers with a sense of accomplishment that builds character.
With a highly-dedicated, trained and professional admin and staff team- you can rest assured knowing your camper will be in good hands for a week of summer fun.
Plus activites like: archery, arts & crafts, field games, Sports, canoeing, water activities, drama, team building and more!
Testimonials
what past campers are saying...
“I like Camp Grizzly because I get to meet other kids and adults from the Deaf community. Camp Grizzly is fun because we do many activities and it helps me grow and become a better leader. Camp Grizzly has helped my confidence and I am proud to be Deaf.” -Vanessa Cuellar Gonzalez, Age 16
When?
July 19th - 25th, 2026
Where?
Camp ronald mcdonald at eagle lake
Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake is an accessible, residential summer camp for children who are at-risk with a variety of medical needs, economic hardship and/or physical, developmental and/or emotional disabilities.
HONORING PAIUTE AND MAIDU LAND
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Camp Grizzly is being hosted on the traditional lands of indigenous peoples who come from many different tribes; who were the original stewards for thousands of years. We recognize the Paiute and Maidu tribes as the traditional custodians of this territory.
We pay our respects to their elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all indigenous people present today. We acknowledge the enduring relationship that exists between indigenous peoples and their traditional lands.
May we strive for understanding and collaboration as we move forward together on this land.
“Of, by and for” Philosophy and "Core Values" Statements
NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing’s overall mission is integral to Camp Grizzly’s achievement of excellence in the camp experience. The Staff and Board of Directors align well with our “Of, by and for” philosophy, that there is nothing about us without us. At Camp Grizzly, every child will be guided by caring adults with mutual lived experiences.
Camp Grizzly is committed to ensuring Core Values are a daily part of every child and staff member attending the camp in order to thrive. Camp Grizzly incorporates mutual respect of our diverse community and with each other. Camp Grizzly provides the space to build a strong foundation in giving opportunities to collaborate with one another to enjoy community, activities and the richness of our shared language and cultural wealth.
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