Deaf Teen Programs

Deaf Teen Leadership (DTL) 

DTL is one of several sessions of leadership camp experiences for high school. Each session teaches the same leadership goals and objectives based on OSPI’s social-emotional learning standards with connections to the AWSP Principals’ Framework, yet each session utilizes its own staff and structures to accomplish these goals. The program is facilitated and supervised by the staff of the Association of Washington School Principals. Check out our other offerings at AWSLeaders.org

Empowering Deaf and hard of hearing youth in Washington State

Partnering with the Washington State Association of the Deaf (WSAD), the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) serves students in the Deaf community, grades 8-12, with its summer camp, Deaf Teen Leadership, and its winter outreach program A Taste of Deaf Teen Leadership.

Deaf Teen Leadership Camp

Through an interactive, weeklong camp experience, students learn and practice essential skills. Several workshops are held relating to character building, leadership, communication, integrity, self-identity, advocacy and teamwork. Students at Deaf Teen Leadership also have the opportunity to experience the Cispus challenge course, participate in Deaf culture enrichment activities and meet other Deaf and hard of hearing youth from high schools across Washington.

The Deaf Teen Leadership camp has four key goals:

  • Empower Deaf and hard of hearing youth

  • Foster personal growth

  • Encourage confidence

  • Create personal and community change

Camp Directors

  • James Christianson

  • Mark Hoshi

Location

Dates

  • June 27th - July 2nd

Information

Camp Toolbox

Deaf Teen Leadership video on Vimeo

Camp Information

Each session is led by a team of educators and some former attendees as counselors to ensure the best possible learning environment for your school delegation.

Who should attend Leadership Camp?

Camps are designed for high school students entering grades 9-12 who want to make a positive difference at their schools. Only register students who can commit to their camp session from start to finish!

Students need not hold an elected office to be a delegate. In fact, we encourage schools to send potential future leaders. We require they be recommended and registered as part of an official school delegation (exceptions for DTL, La Cima, and Western Leaders). AWSL Leadership Camps provide outstanding opportunities for all students. Consider sending current and emerging leaders from the National Honor Society, career & technical clubs, leadership class members, cheerleaders, team captains, drum majors as well as ASB & class officers.

How do students get there?

Charter bus services to and from our sites may be available for an additional fee. Students can also be transported to the site by their school, sponsor, or parent. STUDENT DRIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED

A Taste of DTL

A Taste of DTL is a one-day, regional leadership workshop for Deaf and hard of hearing youth in grades 8-11. This workshop includes activities that highlight the four main goals of the DTL experience:

  • Empower Deaf and hard of hearing youth

  • Foster personal growth

  • Encourage confidence

  • Create personal and community change

The Association of Washington Student Leaders is a division of the Washington School Principals’ Education Foundation

Sponsored by the Association of Washington School Principals