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May 2013
May 3 - 5 Deaf Youth Retreat
Where: Camp Carraway, Asheboro, NC
Who: Middle school or high school Deaf and Hard of Hearing students,12 years or older
Cost: $100 for NC campers, $110 for campers from other states
For more information; Donnie Wiltshire, dwiltshire@ncbaptist.org
May 4 American Sign Language Idol, Juke Box Time Machinesongs in ASL from 1950s – 1980s
When: May 4, 2013
Time: 3:00 pm
Where: UNC-Greensboro, Elliott Center Auditorium
Who: Admission for everyone
Cost: Adults - $5.00, children ages 6-12 - $3.00, ages 5 and under free
Parking: On Stirling and Forest Streets or in the Walker Avenue Deck-look for signs
**Money from ticket sales/ donations go to Camp Dogwood for Deaf-Blind**
May 17-19 Spring Camp Cheerio
Where: Two miles North of Roaring Gap, NC
Who: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and their families
Cost: Registration, $75 plus cost for rooms
For more information: Spring Camp Cheerio
May 29 – June 1 ADARA 2013 Conference
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Registration, hotel and travel information can be found on the website.
   
June 2013
June 1 NC Black Deaf Advocates BBQ Cookout
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Pullen Park- Shelter #5
520 Ashe Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
Time: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Admission Form and Directions
http://www.ncbda.org/
June 10 – July 29
June 6 – Aug 1
Who: Communication Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CSDHH)
What: Sign Language Classes; levels 1, 2 & 3
Cost: $50 before May 17, $60 before May 31, $80 before June 6
Where: 1175 Revolution Mill Drive, Studio 15, Greensboro, NC 27405
When: June 10 – July 29, levels 1, 2, & 3, June 6 – Aug 1 (no class July 4), levels 1 & 2 only
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
For: Adults, children between 12-16 may register if accompanied by another registered adult
Note: Need a detailed packet including directions and registration form, email: classes@csdhh.org with your name, address, phone number and day and level you are interested in.
June 4 What:Annual Gathering at Camp Clearwater, picnic, corn toss tournament, cash prizes
When: June 8, 2013
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Where: 2038 White Lake Drive, White Lake, NC 28337, www.campclearwater.com, shaded picnic tables and bath house
Who: Adults and children (families & friends)
Cost: Adults-$5.00, Children 12-17-$3.00, under age 5 free
Corn toss tournament: $5.00 per player
RSVP by May 31, 2013, contact Debra Wolf, email: socializewolfz@gmail.com, VP:910-247-9604
**If staying overnight at site-$40.00-$50.00 per night, requires two nights**
**Sand Dollar Association of the Deaf will provide deli sandwiches, hotdogs and drinks**
June 8 What: Deaf-Blind Awareness Event
Who: open to the public
Time: 12Noon – 6 pm
Hosted by: North Carolina Deaf-Blind Associates (NCDBA)
Where: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe St, Shelter #2, Raleigh, NC 27606
Cost: $7.00 for two hotdogs and/or hamburgers, chips and drinks
**Get tickets in advance, will receive a wristband. For tickets, contact jsherwood@rlcb.net, sgiovinazzo@rlcb.net, phone: 919-256-4221, Ext: 4238 or 4241**
Purpose: Deaf-Blind awareness and fundraising; includes information booths about programs and services in NC, educational activities and games
NCDBA is a non-profit Section 501(c)(3) organization
June 16 – 21 What:Sertoma Deaf Camp
Where: Westfield, NC 27053
Who: Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Children of Deaf Adults, ages 8 – 16
Cost: $500 per camper for applications received by May 1
For more information: SertomaDeafCamp@gmail.com
www.campsertomaclub.org
June 20 – July 17 NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC)
Where: Camp Taloali, Oregon
Who: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth,
grades 10 - 11
Camp fee: $1,850
For more information: http://www.nad.org/ylccamper
www.nad.org/2013ylc
June 20 – 22 NC Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Annual Conference, “Facing Fears & Forging Futures”
Greensboro, NC at the Embassy Suites Greensboro-Airport
For more information please visit http://ncrid.org/docs/2013/NCRID_2013_conference.pdf
   
July 2013
July 2 – 7 American Sign Language Teachers Association
7th Biennial National Professional Development Conference
Hilton Charlotte University Place
Charlotte, NC
Hosted by: NC ASLTA (State Chapter)
Theme: ASL Education: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
Conference participants: ASLTA Members, ASL/Deaf Studies Professors and Instructors, Program Directors, Researchers, Interested Individuals, Sponsors and Friends
Early Bird ASLTA Member Rate: July 1, 2012 – October 31, 2012 - $350.00, Non-Member $375.00 and Student $300.00.
For more information go to www.aslta.org, click on 2013 Conference
Questions/concerns about registration: ASLTA2013@gmail.com
July 8 – 12 NC Youth Leadership Forum filled with speakers, activities, training, food, games
Cost: FREE
Where: NC State University Campus, Raleigh, NC
Who: Youth with Disabilities ages 15-28 who want to be leaders in their communities
For more information: call 919-833-1117, Email:vlfnc@live.com
Accommodations will be provided for an accessible event
July 14 - 26 Clarke’s Summer Adventure,
http://clarkeschools.org/summeradventure
Where: Easthampton, Massachusetts
Who: Deaf and Hard of Hearing children ages 9 - 14
Program cost: includes lodging and meals, $1,200
For more information: Martha deHahn at 413-587-7387, email: mdehahn@clarkeschools .
July 21-26, 2013 What: Sign Language Camp
Who: Brethren Woods Camp & Retreat Center
When: July 21-26, 2013
Where: Keezletown, Va
Deadline to register – June 8, 2013
For more information: www.brethrenwoods.org
or email camp@brethrenwoods.org
Refer to: Recruit Brochure and Services Brochure
July 30 – August 4, 2013 National Black Deaf Advocates – “Aiming for Greater Excellence!”
26th NBDA Conference
New Orleans
www.nbda.org/neworleans
   
August 2013
August 4 – 7 Explore the Outdoors, http://www.clarkeschools.org/explore
Who: Teens with hearing loss, entering grades 9-12
Cost: early registration by July 3, $350 per participant, after July 3, $395
For more information: Martha deHahn, email: mdehahn@clarkeschools.org, 413-587-7387
August 5 – 8 Surf Camp
Where: Wrightsville Beach, NC
Who: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
For more information: www.indojaxsurfschool.com,
Mary Maddock, email: mlmaudio@aol.com
August 9 - 14 2013 RID National Conference
JW Marriott, Indianapolis, IN
   
September 2013
September 12 - 15 What: Camp Dogwood Deaf-Blind Weekend
Coordinated by: NC Deaf-Blind Associates
Who: Interested Deaf-Blind individuals from NC
Where: Lake Norman in Sherril’s Ford, NC
Fee: Non-refundable $20.00 deposit with camp application, deadline July 1, 2013 to Ron Merritt, 4824 Shadow Moss Court, Charlotte, NC 28227, plus ***$130.00 balance before August 15 after getting confirmation letter from NCDBA
***For financial assistance to attend camp, contact local Deaf-Blind Specialist or Social Worker for the Blind***
Activities: educational sessions, boating, canoeing, jet skis, fishing, crafts, games and dance
***Volunteer Support Service Providers (SSPs) needed, contact Marilyn Trader, 919-438-3106, VP 919-585-5428; volunteer application form to Marilyn by August 1.***
   
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January 2014
   
   
February 2014
   
   
August 2015
August 11 - 18 2015 RID National Conference
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA