Template Letter for Families to Share with Camps

Many camps that mostly serve hearing children have little experience supporting a Deaf or hard of hearing camper. Use this template letter to give staff clear, practical guidance before your child arrives. You fill in a few details, and the letter walks the camp through simple communication steps like facing your child and getting their attention visually, visual access such as posted schedules and captioned videos, and safety and inclusion practices like visual emergency alerts and a named point of contact. Use it to open a friendly partnership so your child can take part fully and safely.