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2009 NLLC Counselors and High School Campers

About NLLC

The Mission of NLLC
The National Leadership and Literacy Camp (NLLC) fosters intellectual and personal growth and development through activities that embrace the social, physical, intellectual, communicative and emotional (SPICE) domains of learning and becoming.

The mission of this program is to prepare - through a challenging learning environment - each child for a meaningful and productive life in a competitive and ever-changing world. Daily program activities are carefully planned so as to develop a social-educational climate specific to the development of basic personal autonomy, appropriate future aspirations and positive participation in society.

Download the 2010 NLLC Flyer (PDF)

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Turk Scholarship Application
The Turk Scholarshp provides economically disadvantaged youth, who are proficient in sign language the opportunity to develop leadership and enhanced literacy skills through participation in the National Leadership and Literacy Camping program. Learn more about the Turk Scholarship.

Job Opportunities

Printable Application (PDF)


Camp Locations
  • 2003-present:
    Camp Lakodia (Madison, SD)
  • 2002:
    Maryland School for the Deaf (Frederick, MD)
  • 2001:
    Minnewawa Camp (Brainerd, MN)
  • 2000:
    Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (Faribault, MN)
Program Sponsors
  • 2007: Gallaudet University, NTID, CSD
  • 2006:
    Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
  • 2005-06:
    NTID
  • 2005:
    CSUN
  • 2003-06:
    CSD & Gallaudet University
  • 2000-02:
    CSD, Gallaudet University & Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
Camp Directors
  • 2008: Gary W. Olsen
  • 2007: Russell West
  • 2006:
    Deb Skjeveland
  • 2005:
    Ryan Zarembka
  • 2004:
    Deb Skjeveland
  • 2003:
    Davey Olson
  • 2000-02:
    Tom D'Angelo

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