FAQ

When will the camp be held?

Our camp will run from Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025 through Friday morning, July 4, 2025. Check-out will be between 10am and 12pm. 

Where is the camp?

Camp Manidokian in Knoxville, MD.

Is it a day camp?

No, it is an overnight, week-long camp.

Where will campers and staff sleep at?

Serenity Lodge and/or Riverview Lodge each offer 8 bedrooms with private bathrooms. Two rooms are wheelchair accessible and sleep 4 people; the remaining 6 bedrooms sleep 5-6 people each. Each lodge has a large meeting room and snack area, which includes a refrigerator, sink, and microwave.

How are meal times scheduled and served? 

All campers and staff eat together in Friendship Dining Hall at the appointed times. Breakfast is 8:15 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Meals are served family style, and one person from each table will be asked to bring food out from the kitchen and to clear the table after the meal. 

What recreational activities are available during the evenings? 

Recreational opportunities include hard-surface basketball court, ga-ga ball pit, 9-square, carpet-ball and large fields.

What activities are provided during camp scheduled times? 

Manidokan offers a wide variety of team-building activities.

Who is the camp for?

It is solely for Deaf/Hard-of- Hearing children and Kids of Deaf Adults (KODAs), aged 7-13. If the child is 7 years old, the child must be starting 2nd grade in the Fall. Siblings of Deaf Adults (SODAs) and Grandchildren of Deaf Adults (GODAs) are also welcome.

We live outside of the Washington D.C. Metro area, can I register my Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing child or KODA for the camp?

Out-of- town residents are welcome to register, however the parents or caregivers are responsible for transporting their children. Information about pickups and drop offs in addition to other pertinent information will be sent to all parents by the end of May 2025.

Can I register my hearing but non-KODA camper?

No, it is our mission to provide a fully accessible and inclusive communication and fun for all Deaf, Hard-of- Hearing children and KODAs.

Are your camp counselors hearing or deaf?

With assistance from our Camp Director, who is Deaf, we hire only Deaf, hard of hearing, and CODA camp counselors as well as other staff positions. These counselors will work closely with the hearing specialty counselors provided by the camp site. Interpreters are provided onsite.

What is the age requirement for a CIT?

The CIT must be at least 16 years old and will be starting their junior year in high school.

What is the cost of the camp?

The cost for each camper is $850 if paid before February 28th, 2025; and $900 before May 31st, 2025. The cost for each CIT is $770.

Do you have a payment plan?

Yes, contact our Treasurer Charles “Pike” Sterling at treasurer@bhcamps.org to arrange a payment plan.

What is your refund policy?

100% for the early bird registrants if canceled by February 28th, 2025. 50% for the regular registrants by April 30th, 2025 and 0% thereafter.

Still have questions? Email us at info@bhcamps.org