2011 camp schedule
*Schedule is subject to change
 
 
Friday, May 27th
4:00 pm   Arrival and Check-in
     
6:00 pm   Dinner (Dining Hall)
     
7:00 pm   Orientation & Parent’s Icebreaker (Upper Holmes Lodge)
Children’s Activities (see Children's Schedule for locations)
     
8:45 pm   Pick-up Children
     
Saturday, May 28th
7:45 am   Breakfast (Dining Hall)
     
8:30 am   Family Opening Circle and Bingo (Meet on upper field)
     
    Group Photo Wear camp T-shirt; please note that children will be tie-dying their camp t-shirt during Children's Activities so please have them wear an extra t-shirt under their camp shirts
     
9:15 am  

Listening Technology: Today and Tomorrow
(Upper Holmes Lodge)

Dave Wessell, B.A.– The technology in hearing devices is rapidly changing, providing greater access to the auditory information in the world around us.  Dave Wessell, from Phonak will share today’s current technology used in hearing aids, cochlear implants and FM systems, as well as peek into the possible path of future technology.  Dave Wessell holds a BA in Marketing from San Jose State University and is currently a Pediatric Territory Manager with Phonak covering the southwestern United States.
     
9:15 am – 12:00 pm   Children’s Activities (see separate schedule)
     
12:00 pm   Lunch (Dining Hall)
     
1:00 pm  

Session A: Audiology for Dummies (Upper Holmes Lodge)   

Linda Dye, CCC, AuD – is a co-founder of D/HH Family Camp, an audiologist for San Diego Unified District and former director of CCHAT San Diego.  She will present information on basic audiology—how the ear works, understanding audiological tests—and answer your questions about hearing loss.

Session B: Connectivity in Today’s World (Lower Holmes Lodge)

Brian Winic, M.A. – Brian was born with a severe-to-profound hearing loss,  is a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, and works with D/HH students at California State University, Northridge. Brian is also a Board Member of the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunication Program for the State of California.  He will provide hands-on opportunity to see options to connect CI’s and hearing aids with other technologies like FM systems and iPods.  Brian will also discuss phones (both landlines and cell) for D/HH individuals.  Older D/HH campers will be joining us for this session.

Children’s Activities (see separate schedule)
     
2:30 pm   Family Free Time
   
2:30 - ?   Capture the Flag
(for parents, volunteers and children 8 and up!)
2:30 - 3:30   T-shirt tie dying
2:30 - 5:00   Archery, Riflery, Canoeing and Climbing wall, crafts, and games
3:00 - 4:00   Pool (may not be open)
     
5:45 pm   Dinner (Dining Hall)
     
6:30 pm   Skit Practice (Parents please have your kids meet at the campfire)
     
6:45 pm   Campfire Program (Lower Campfire)
     
8:00 – ?   S'mores (Campfire next to Cabin 2)
Family Night Hike (optional)
     
8:00 – 10:00 pm   Saturday Night Bash – children 12 and older and volunteers (Lower Holmes Lodge)
     
Sunday, May 29th
8:00 am   Breakfast
     
8:45 – 11:30 am   Children's Activities (see separate schedule)
     
8:45 am   Camper Documentary Video
     
9:15 am  

Special Interest Groups

One of the reasons why parents come to camp is to learn from each other.  We will meet in “interest groups” to discuss what’s on your mind . . . school issues, medical challenges, or just to compare notes!
     
11:30 am   Family Field Games and Closing Circle (Soccer Field)
     
12:00 pm   Camp Ends
     
Please note: Volunteers will be responsible for supervising children during children’s activities only. Parents are expected to be responsible for their children at all other times.