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An Overview of Silent Camp

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      The Rhode Island Silent Camp is a weekend event for the deaf and hard of hearing to come together and share their life experiences. It is an opportunity to make new friends and simply get away for a weekend to enjoy the peaceful outdoor setting of our beautiful state.

      Our camp is located in the beautiful woodlands of Charlestown, Rhode Island, on the property of Camp Watchaug that is graciously donated to us for the weekend by the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA.

The Campsite
If you talk, you'll get wet!
      Silent camp is an entire weekend of silence for all participants, including staff. No one is allowed to talk. All communication must be in the language of the deaf - either in Sign Language or through written messages. If you make a sound, you just might be squirted with water!
Even Staff can't Speak
 
Accomodations
      Silent Camp is quite literally, a camp. There are no cabins, hotel rooms, or room service – just the great outdoors and your tents. Participants must bring thier own tents and may pair up as desired. Our organization, unfortunately, is unable to supply them for you.
 
Food & Meals
      Meals are provided by Silent Camp and are included in the registration cost. Please advise us of any food allergies or dietary concerns at the time of registration.

 

Tentative Schedule of Events

Friday Night:

  • 5:30pm – 7:00pm
    • Tent Setup and Registration
  • 7:00pm
    • Introduction and Explanation of rules
    • Countdown for Voice-off for the rest of the weekend
  • 8:00pm
    • Ice-Breakers and ASL Games
  • 11:00pm
    • Lights Out

Saturday:

  • 8:00am
    • Breakfast
  • 9:00am
    • Picture Taking
  • 9:30am – 10:30am
    • Ropes Course, ASL Games, and Wall Climbing
  • 10:45am – 11:45am
    • Ropes Course, ASL Games, and Wall Climbing
    12:00pm – 1:00pm
    • Lunch Time
  • 1:00pm – 2:00pm
    • Free Time
  • 2:00pm – 4:45pm
    • Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Introduction to ASL
  • 5:00pm
    • Dinner Time
  • 6:00pm – 7:00pm
    • Teams practice for talent show
  • 7:00pm – 9:00pm
    • Talent Show
  • 9:00pm
    • Campfire, Deaf Jokes

Sunday:

  • 7:30am
    • Deaf Church (Optional)
  • 8:00am
    • Breakfast
  • 9:00am – 11:00am
    • More Games
  • 11:00am
    • Awards and Certificates Ceremony
  • 12:00pm
    • Camp Commencement. Thanks for coming!
 
Activities
Check out the Activities Page for Pictures and Details!

      Throughout the weekend, there are various activities for you to participate in. All are group oriented and are guaranteed to make you some new friends.

  • Storytelling
  • Hiking
  • Swimming in the Lake
  • Volleyball
  • Obstacle Course
  • And Much More!
 		Water Volleyball
 
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