KODAWest Camp

KODAWest Camp Sponsors:

Greenelight Foundation ~ Sprint Relay ~ Western Interpreting Network ~ Joe & Gina Sanders

4th Annual KODA Camp

San Diego, CA

Camp Surf ~ Imperial Beach
June 27- July 3, 2010

Hearing kids of deaf adults (KODAs) ages 8 thru 17 will enjoy an amazing experience, exploring their identity as bicultural individuals through increased awareness of ASL, deaf culture, hearing culture and by sharing their own stories.

KODAs will spend seven days and six nights at Camp Surf, located on Imperial Beach. This 45 acre facility is lucky to have some of the last undeveloped coastline left in Southern California. Imagine falling asleep each night to the sound of the surf in the background knowing that tomorrow will bring fun, adventure and learning.

Activities will include: Surfing, Body Boarding, Sand Sculpturing, Rock Climbing, Archery, Games, Nightly Campfires, Skits, Arts & Crafts. Kayaking for older campers (12 and up only).

Unique life skills will include: Nature Hike, Sea Survival, Team Building, and Science of Waves.

Camp Director: Molly Bowen, a CODA from Northern California, will provide activities that help KODA campers understand their unique heritage and leave with a deep appreciation of their group identity as KODAs.

All registrations require non-refundable $125.00 deposits.

460.00 after deposit fee

$585.00 Pay in Full

No applications will be accepted after June 2, 2010.

Spaces are Limited.  First come, first served based on postmarks, completed applications, and demographics.

For camper applications, open attachments, complete, and mail to:

KODAWest Camper Application 2010
KODAWest CIT Application 2010
KODAWest Counselor Application 2010

KODAWest
3727 W. Magnolia Bl., #273
Burbank, CA 91505

Questions? e-mail kodawest@aol.com

Interested in becoming a camp counselor?
e-mail kodawest@aol.com

The 2009 KODAWest Camp was an incredible experience for first-timers and returning KODA campers. A total of 55 campers, ranging in ages 8-17 embarked on a week-long adventure in the woods of Big Bear, California this past summer. These KODAs came together from all parts of the country to celebrate their bi-lingual and bi-cultural identities, and make life-long friendships. The third annual sold-out camp, directed by Molly Bowen (CODA), included many activities such as banana-boating, horse-back riding, leadership building games, arts and crafts, and swimming, Nightly campfires served as a time for reflection with campers and staff sharing koda stories.

Special thanks to the sponsors of this year’s camp: The Greenelight Foundation, Sprint Relay, Dawn Sign Press, Joe & Gina Sanders, and Western Interpreting Network. These sponsors made the 2009 KODAWest Camp possible and touched the lives of many KODAs.

We are currently working on the 2010 KODAWest Camp. More information to come in January. Stay Tuned.

Thank YOU to the staff of this year’s camp:

STAFF

Molly Bowen, Sacramento, CA (Camp Director)
Aileen Aidnik, Fremont, CA (Nurse)

COUNSELORS

Henrik Ek, San Diego, CA
Sapphira Miller, Sacramento, CA
Ty Price, Moreno Valley, CA
Nathan Padilla, Riverside, CA
Justin Rothenburg, Riverside, CA
Bryan Siegel, Phoenix, AZ
Opalene Theriot, Sacramento, CA
Turquoise Townshend, San Diego, CA
Vanessa Woodard, Apple Valley, CA

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING

Boswell Burnes, Riverside, CA
Sara Cardinale, Sacramento, CA
Rufus Clark, Palmdale, CA
Jarrod Frank, Montgomery, MD
Kenton Hostetler, Buena Park, CA
Vada Morriese, Sacramento, CA
Jaceyln Olson, Faribault, MN
Vadim Reytblat, West Hollywood, CA
Aliza Siegel, Phoenix, AZ
Shaun Summers, Simi Valley, CA