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Dates:
National Leadership & Literacy Camp (NLLC)
9th thru 12th graders:
Sunday June 28 - Friday July 10, 2009
* Note Banquet is on Friday evening, flight departures recommended Saturday, July 11.


National Leadership & Literacy Camp (NLLC)
5th thru 8th graders:
Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 24, 2009
* Note Banquet is on Friday evening, flight departures recommended Saturday, July 25.

Transportation:
Transportation will be arranged to/from the Sioux Falls (SD) and Omaha (NE) airports. Complete transportation information is included in the camper acceptance notification letter. Air transportation expenses are the responsibility of the school or camper's family. Please do not purchase your child’s airfare until you receive an acceptance letter from us.

Eligibility:
To qualify for admission to the NLLC program, students must meet the qualifications below:

  1. Middle school age, 5th-8th grade during the 2008-2009 academic year OR High school age, 9th-12th grade during the 2008-2009 academic year.
  2. Deaf, hard of hearing, CODA (Children of Deaf Adults) or siblings of deaf children fluent in ASL; in good academic standing with leadership potential.
  3. Written letters of recommendation from two of the following officials from his/her school:
    1. academic teacher
    2. curriculum director or principal
    3. administrator in charge

Costs:
Tuition Fee: Room, meals, educational materials & souvenir tee shirt

Spending money: About $100 (incidentals & field trips). A camp bank will be provided to maintain their spending money.

Application form

Online NLLC Registration
You can fill out your 2009 registration forms online Click here to register.

Health History form A PDF Health History form is available to download, fill out and return.

NOTE: Campers who attended a session in any year prior to 2008 MUST create a new registration account. Campers who attended a session in 2008 should be able to access their existing online account.


Checklist for NLLC

  • Sleeping Bag
  • One Pillow & Pillowcase
  • Water Bottle
  • Bath Towel
  • Beach Towel
  • Laundry Bag
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Bath Soap
  • Plastic Soap Container
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Hairbrush/Comb
  • Light Jacket
  • Poncho or Rainwear
  • Jeans
  • Shorts
  • T-shirts
  • Polo shirts
  • Sweaters
  • Swimming Suit/Trunks
  • Sneakers/Casual Shoes
  • Socks
  • Pajamas/Warm Night Clothes
  • Flashlight w/ extra batteries
  • Camera with film
  • Backpack
  • Sunscreen/Insect Repellent
  • Nice Outfit and Shoes
  • Boys: Shirt & Tie
  • Girls: Dress
  • Spending Money - $100-$150
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