The Oklahoma School for the Deaf, for the third straight year, is offering a summer academic camp for deaf and hard of hearing students from across the state. Our high school camp includes ages 11-17, while the elementary camp is for ages 6-10. Both camps focus on improving reading skills and social development. The teachers are from OSD's own fantastic staff who have helped the popularity of this camp grow tremendously. Volunteers from near by colleges and as well as parents also help make the camp a success.

The camp theme for 2007 "who, what, when, where, and why". This year 70 high school applications, and 35 elementary applications were received by the deadline date which more than doubles last years camp size. Morning classes will focus on academic improvement, while afternoon groups will enjoy art, drama, computer/photography, and recreational activities. This year we are adding an afternoon of interaction with the Rotary Club Leadership camp members. This will be an opportunity for two different cultures to share ideas and skills with each other. Some of the field trips taken will include Arbuckle Wilderness, Turner Falls, Lazer Zone, and Chickasaw National Park.