Gallaudet University Youth Programs

💪 Sweaty and playing their hearts out. That's how we do it! 😄 Got Skills? campers brought the ENERGY, from epic team building activities 🤝 to learning brand new sports straight from the Gallaudet University Athletic Department! Volleyball spikes and disc golf throws, these kids were doing it ALL on the court and field!
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Photos Description: 1) A circle of campers and staff bent at their knees with one staff member cheering in the gym. 2) A blue tarp on the ground with a grid and numbers in each box, while campers and staff huddled up, working together. 3) A camper threw a disc golf disc as other campers stood by and watched. 4) Campers playing volleyball.

Busy bees don't even begin to cover it. Our Got Skills? campers were ON THE MOVE! From diving deep into natural history and the wonders of air and space at the museums, these kids were soaking up everything in sight. 🦁✈️ And after a jam-packed day of exploring, they wrapped it all up with a well-deserved splash in the pool! 🏊
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Photos Description: 1) The campers huddled up in front of an interactive museum exhibit. 2) Two campers looking under an interactive museum exhibit. 3) A group of campers signing "bison" in front of a bison exhibit. 4) Campers sitting on the edge, rooting for a camper swimming in the pool. 5) A candid shot of a camper with swim goggles smiling for the camera, with campers around them in the pool.

Our Got Skills? campers are out HERE! Today's step count? Astronomical. 😄 We've been taking over Washington, DC, and Gallaudet University, exploring the National Zoo 🦁, snapping photos across campus 📸, hunting for clues in an epic scavenger hunt, and soaking in the iconic Washington Monument. These kids are doing it ALL this summer. 🙌
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Photos Description: 1) A staff member and a group of campers smiling together for a group photo. 2) Three campers seen from behind, watching a panda at the National Zoo. 3) A group of campers huddled together, watching a fellow camper sign while an iPad sat on the table in front of them. 4) A creative shot of campers seated along the steps of Chapel Hall. 5) Campers attempting the Oreo challenge, trying to move an Oreo from their forehead to their mouth without using their hands. 6) A candid shot of one camper practicing their photography skills while another camper looks on. 7) A row of campers posing together in front of the Washington Monument. 8) A back shot of campers sitting together by the WWII Memorial reflecting pool. 9) A full group photo of all campers at the Lincoln Memorial.

2026 Summer Youth Camps are officially HERE! 🎉

Our Middle School Camp, Got Skills?, is already off to an AMAZING start! Campers have been jumping in headfirst, making new friends, celebrating birthdays together, and leveling up with some serious team building. 💪

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned, because it only gets better from here. 🙌
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Photos Description: 1) A row of campers enthusiastically cheering together. 2) Six campers smiling and posing for the camera. 3) Staff members cheer as a camper says, "Thank you." 4) A group of campers holding a fellow camper's leg up while smiling at the camera. 5) A group of campers is lowering a fellow camper close to the ground as they place a cup on the floor. 6) A group of camp counselors is lowering a fellow camp counselor close to the ground as they hold a cup. 7) A group of campers cracking up and having a great time in front of the camera.

Summer Youth Camps is ONE WEEK away, and our squad has the case files ready! 🌞🔍

We've assembled the BEST crew in the city to make each camp safe, fun, and packed with next-level adventure. Consider this case: SOLVED. 📁✅

Right here on the sunny campus of Gallaudet University, meet the team making it all happen:
🌟 Discover College and Careers
🔬 Discover College and Careers in STEM
🛠️ Got Skills?
🤟 Immerse Into ASL

Try everything. 🥕 This summer is going to be ZOO-pendous! 🐾☀️

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Image Description: A dark wood desk where a wooden clipboard holds a white sheet titled "2026 Summer Youth Camps TO DO LIST" with four unchecked boxes: MEET THE STAFF, PACK, GREET THE CAMPERS, and HAVE FUN! A bright orange carrot rests across the top of the clipboard, with a black coffee in a white mug in the upper right corner. A manila file folder overlaps the clipboard, with a yellow sticky note taped to the front reading "Meet the Staff" in handwritten text. In the next image, the folder opens to reveal a Polaroid photo of each camp staff member clipped inside, along with a form listing their name, pronouns, hometown, occupation or major/minor, a fun fact, and advice for campers. "Meet the Staff" is now checked off the to-do list.

Today we’re celebrating a very special group, our graduating seniors! 🎓

Over the past months (and years for some), these students have brought energy, curiosity, and dedication to our office. They’ve balanced deadlines, classes, and big life decisions, all while showing up with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

We’ve watched them grow into confident, capable individuals ready to take on what’s next, and we couldn’t be prouder.

To our seniors, thank you for the impact you’ve made here. Your hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed, and your presence will be missed.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone. Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you! ✨
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Image Description: Each image features a gold and blue swirl border. The word “Happy” appears in a handwritten-style font, paired with the repeated word “Graduation” in a bold block font. A photo of the graduating senior is centered in front of the text, along with their name and listed major(s) and minor(s).

1) Julia Bronneberg, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, with Honors
2) Courtney Bronson, Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre Arts, with Honors
3) Elghin Hebrado, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Theatre Arts
4) Sophia Martinez, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
5) Justin Audley Muschette, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Minors in American Sign Language and English
6) Frederick Scott, Bachelor of Arts in English, Minors in Linguistics and Writing, with Honors