tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66340547519447301952024-02-07T18:23:24.324+00:00Deaf Camp United KingdomDeaf Camp UK project blog with news and information about our previous, current and future projects.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-3078463900716355832009-10-12T22:21:00.002+01:002009-10-12T23:06:47.566+01:00Deaf children's Camp 2009 (partnership with NDCS)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuwBpIKmlY8y075g5en6YasXBp-4YudXtCFcYB3epN95LiuDwHPdmqF9hi8evHHqyn3crps_-t7JaqsUJT0BIwwNmH6HbZqebVk5tOpZfQ5TvGf6feead67pG4ksD_OUads2rPUQpe3tu/s1600-h/deafcamp+aug+2009+021.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuwBpIKmlY8y075g5en6YasXBp-4YudXtCFcYB3epN95LiuDwHPdmqF9hi8evHHqyn3crps_-t7JaqsUJT0BIwwNmH6HbZqebVk5tOpZfQ5TvGf6feead67pG4ksD_OUads2rPUQpe3tu/s400/deafcamp+aug+2009+021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391837821946044914" /></a><br />We had two weeks of Deaf Camp - First week was Deaf Children's Camp in partnership with NDCS with 38 children and 14 staff. The second week was Deaf Teen Camp with 19 Children and 11 staff all camping out in Walesby Forest! There were activities such as:<br /><br />Climbing<br />Rafting<br />Kayaking<br />Long range archery<br />Air-rifling<br />Bouncy assault course<br />Orienteering<br />and many more...<br /><br />Boxing coaching - with thanks to Jamie for giving up his time to teach young children boxing.<br /><br />Everyone enjoyed themselves - see photos! (<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafChildrenCamp2009#">click here</a> to look at the gallery). If anyone has any more photos of Deaf Children's Camp or Deaf Teen Camp I would appreciate it if you could email them to me as our camera was stolen in a burglary.<br /><br />Thank you to all those involved for their hard work, and to the parents for bringing their children.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-28948111538322019732009-01-30T12:14:00.003+00:002009-01-30T12:23:44.733+00:00Deaf Camp 2009 - Two Week Project - Staff Needed!We are looking for experienced staff for our Deaf Camp projects held during August 2009. There are two weeks to choose from, or you can attend both:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Deaf Childrens Camp Week, sponsored by NDCS</span><br />Dates: <br />Training, 1st - 2nd August<br />Camp Week, 3rd - 8th August<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Deaf Teens Camp Week</span><br />Dates:<br />Training, 8th - 9th August (volunteers attending both weeks will have a break until 1pm on 9th August)<br />Camp Week, 10th - 14th August<br /><br />See posters below for more information, application forms and job descriptions are available from the "Deaf Camp 2009 Staff" folder in the downloads box to the right.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiZCyxLt4Nzad1Fd70GxpUsU8WKi4P65LFxyb1zDU8hlZAkpvGzwCc27hAtSQneQtck9ttUPGnGOAZUCDX6psh07ecNbquShzzjdfp9CatXv0W9sGQ3GZdSnCiszaKUBBqKiRwZfZaF-W/s1600-h/DCUKNDCSStaffPoster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMiZCyxLt4Nzad1Fd70GxpUsU8WKi4P65LFxyb1zDU8hlZAkpvGzwCc27hAtSQneQtck9ttUPGnGOAZUCDX6psh07ecNbquShzzjdfp9CatXv0W9sGQ3GZdSnCiszaKUBBqKiRwZfZaF-W/s400/DCUKNDCSStaffPoster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297060234129673362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgA6atUyRwltGWnN5nrylp7cHnXqOwNOcdv1cUuRRRR773aClfwFf-aQDOWusOxYDYZ8e-NT0w9MIVOle1v3bdYMMxQKwQ21EVaWLy7j7xl3pUCFxsC5jwsU2WfYO_0tSSmorLTS9PYkmC/s1600-h/DCUKStaffPosterWeek2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgA6atUyRwltGWnN5nrylp7cHnXqOwNOcdv1cUuRRRR773aClfwFf-aQDOWusOxYDYZ8e-NT0w9MIVOle1v3bdYMMxQKwQ21EVaWLy7j7xl3pUCFxsC5jwsU2WfYO_0tSSmorLTS9PYkmC/s400/DCUKStaffPosterWeek2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297060343054202962" /></a><br /><br />Please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@deafcamp.org.uk">info@deafcamp.org.uk</a> for any information.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-91926509656918764042009-01-30T11:38:00.007+00:002009-01-30T12:27:44.860+00:00Deaf Camp 2009 - Two Week Project!Deaf Camp has now received funding towards a second camp week after a successful bid to The Hedley Foundation.<br /><br />The second camp week will be the "Deaf Teens Camp Week" for deaf children aged 13 - 15 years of age and will have teamwork activities along with our usual fun events. This will run after our NDCS sponsored "Deaf Childrens Camp Week" at Walesby Forest - see the posters below for more information.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gwISqQs3q-2jwlSw6R9r0Gcr2SojKBRfQrjTf2UWRgankUFqT4Y18sfAug6gkqzkakE0bvXrzp8umyJ-dHk1MXDn0foLLDB-hnMaF0gEr3xqm-0oxG60_imWAfWLL0TMPnWdBiL7aEYh/s1600-h/DCUKPosterWeek2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gwISqQs3q-2jwlSw6R9r0Gcr2SojKBRfQrjTf2UWRgankUFqT4Y18sfAug6gkqzkakE0bvXrzp8umyJ-dHk1MXDn0foLLDB-hnMaF0gEr3xqm-0oxG60_imWAfWLL0TMPnWdBiL7aEYh/s400/DCUKPosterWeek2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297050997049944770" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZmIy0b6gAl7F8zA4mWYjZk4qrR2FGPfNL6r-H3Ib3qpv3Im8B_nCikGPd9PImcQ1O3a-a_kXBzURgK-r4pHXkPvshBD7yuHti2b_HHLWTPYzFzN4uDFjmV5iZl-LTiblWctLl0Jq9oV6/s1600-h/DCUKNDCSPoster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZmIy0b6gAl7F8zA4mWYjZk4qrR2FGPfNL6r-H3Ib3qpv3Im8B_nCikGPd9PImcQ1O3a-a_kXBzURgK-r4pHXkPvshBD7yuHti2b_HHLWTPYzFzN4uDFjmV5iZl-LTiblWctLl0Jq9oV6/s400/DCUKNDCSPoster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297051156639051714" /></a><br /><br />See posters below for more information, application forms and job descriptions are available from the "Deaf Camp 2009 Camper" folder in the downloads box to the right.<br /><br />Please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@deafcamp.org.uk">info@deafcamp.org.uk</a> for any information.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-49186855609379095972008-12-24T12:02:00.002+00:002008-12-24T12:03:58.019+00:00Happy Christmas from DCUK!Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMRk6yfc8dtXVebK-kbMjxxyXmtSfVND74LcMVwCXonYArr38ITNkg4Dpm1d39QveZddiOebmgUJL5bBCyU1iFEmg_YYmmkGBa12j9B021tPq226vz8svtA88BBlq2rfB1CqGqM_9CKuV/s1600-h/Santa.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMRk6yfc8dtXVebK-kbMjxxyXmtSfVND74LcMVwCXonYArr38ITNkg4Dpm1d39QveZddiOebmgUJL5bBCyU1iFEmg_YYmmkGBa12j9B021tPq226vz8svtA88BBlq2rfB1CqGqM_9CKuV/s400/Santa.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283326038627943122" /></a><br /><br />We look forward to seeing you in 2009!<br /><br />From all the team at DCUK.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-21098183297102574702008-12-24T11:16:00.004+00:002008-12-24T11:24:38.003+00:00New Deaf Camp United Kingdom Blog!Welcome to our new website/ blog!<br /><br />We have changed to using a blog so we can provide more information for YOU, in an interesting and interactive way. You can come back to this website by using <a href="http://www.deafcamp.org.uk/">www.deafcamp.org.uk</a>.<br /><br />New additions are the ability to download forms and other information from our DCUK Downloads box to the right and a DCUK Calender where you can check dates of our events (scroll down to find them!).<br /><br />You can also re-visit your camp week as we have archive information and photographs! Feel free to comment about anything to do with Deaf Camp - remember, comments will be checked so no rude or offensive words!<br /><br />Photos are hosted using Picasa so any pictures you click on will take you to that website.<br /><br />We look forward to seeing you on our projects!Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-68965878249965163392008-12-24T11:00:00.005+00:002008-12-24T11:21:44.014+00:00Dates for Deaf Camp 2009Deaf Camp UK is working in partnership with the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) for 2009 to deliver a Deaf Children's Camp Week in August. <br /><br />The Deaf Children's Camp Week will be for deaf children aged 8 to 12, and will run from <span style="font-weight:bold;">3rd to 8th August 2009 at Walesby Forest Scout Camp in Nottinghamshire</span>. See our posters below for camper, and staff information!<br /><br />You can download posters from our downloads box to the right. Application forms will be available in the new year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbtdmrHpWUOWj42iH7A59XPK4c5DRz5gV8nbJ8abgUT85fpHFEOLPYzLYlgRQ8tLlz8FjtYceK8zD_n95thR-pWOTC9DFroU4eLWM3PVma-TG6cieqI6t216Uw8zvYYc5VTR4znAiF3Bv/s1600-h/DCUKNDCSPoster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbtdmrHpWUOWj42iH7A59XPK4c5DRz5gV8nbJ8abgUT85fpHFEOLPYzLYlgRQ8tLlz8FjtYceK8zD_n95thR-pWOTC9DFroU4eLWM3PVma-TG6cieqI6t216Uw8zvYYc5VTR4znAiF3Bv/s400/DCUKNDCSPoster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283311668591761250" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHPKznzEEfZdU7VwI4MZMgLpnD09opDwguqv9d4rN7nE1ZnKsA8nLxkA1IpL4MdeDQ-a9dzSfLOYRvoC9gPzGFHgxfOjRH6QYwqNSbP5zSt9HsaA2l1t_eMScytccTTs47nEvvfRkamzJ/s1600-h/DCUKNDCSStaffPoster.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHPKznzEEfZdU7VwI4MZMgLpnD09opDwguqv9d4rN7nE1ZnKsA8nLxkA1IpL4MdeDQ-a9dzSfLOYRvoC9gPzGFHgxfOjRH6QYwqNSbP5zSt9HsaA2l1t_eMScytccTTs47nEvvfRkamzJ/s400/DCUKNDCSStaffPoster.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283311806383578450" /></a><br /><br />We are currently looking for funding for our second week, for deaf 13 to 15 year olds and we will advertise once things are confirmed. Watch this space!Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-30052694451556479042008-11-11T16:58:00.001+00:002008-11-11T16:58:33.002+00:00Deaf Camp 2009<span style="font-weight:bold;">Information about Deaf Camp 2009 coming soon so watch this space!</span>Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-12837143560501263192008-09-01T12:00:00.000+01:002008-11-11T17:12:55.557+00:00Deaf Camp 2008We had a fantastic week at Deaf Camp 2008 despite mixed weather, which didn't stop us all having fun!<br /><br />Please click the link below to see photos:<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2008"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/dcfprojects/SKKyVmUSb_E/AAAAAAAAAnw/5K1vwXRBkAA/s160-c/DeafCamp2008.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2008" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Deaf Camp 2008</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We had 30 children and 19 staff all camping out in Walesby Forest and experiencing all the fun that was on offer. There were activities such as:<br /><br />Climbing<br />Rafting<br />Kayaking<br />Long range archery<br />Air-rifling<br />Human football<br />Orienteering<br />Inflatable slide and assault course<br /><br />Tennis coaching - with thanks to Lesley Whitehead and the British Tennis Foundation (see their website at <a href="http://www.tennisfoundation.org.uk/">www.tennisfoundation.org.uk</a>)<br /><br />Touch Rugby coaching - with thanks to Tony Stoyles and Adlam Mills from England Deaf Rugby Union (see their website at <a href="http://www.rfu.com/">www.rfu.com</a> - new page for Deaf Rugby coming soon!)<br /><br />to name but a few!<br /><br />Everyone enjoyed themselves as the photos show, and we hope to see most of you back for Deaf Camp 2009!<br /><br />Calendar can be downloaded from the right - in 3 files: Cover page, contents and back page.<br /><br />We will update everyone with information about Deaf Camp 2009 when we have some news.<br /><br />Thank you to all those involved for their hard work, and to the parents for bringing their children.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-55696928333145998222007-09-01T12:00:00.000+01:002008-11-11T17:12:35.100+00:00Deaf Camp 2007Photos of Deaf Camp 2007 have been uploaded! <br /><br />50 of the best have been picked as there are too many to upload all!<br /><br />Click here to see the photos:<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2007#"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_qHLb4xV_gmI/Rxi5SoL-CPE/AAAAAAAAAZw/zFmj1RM9Fkg/s160-c/DeafCamp2007.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2007#" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Deaf Camp 2007</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Email us at info@deafcamp.org.uk if you would like all the photos on CD.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-74588769376324096402006-09-01T12:00:00.000+01:002008-11-11T17:12:17.368+00:00Deaf Camp Archives - Deaf Camp 2006<span style="font-weight:bold;">Deaf Camp 2006</span><br /><br />This year's Deaf Camp was based at the Walesby Forest Scout Camp. They provide highly trained professionals who follow national standards on the activities they supervise.<br /><br />To find out more about the Walesby Forest Scout Camp click here: <a href="http://www.walesbyforest.org.uk/">Walesby Forest Scout Camp</a><br /><br />For the campsite map, click here: <a href="http://netyour.info/walesbyforest/campsitemap.html">Campsite Map</a><br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">VOLUNTEERS</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Director</span><br />Naomi Guest<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Assistant Director/Administrator</span><br />Paul Neal<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Assistant Activities Co-ordinator</span><br />Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Activities Co-ordinator</span><br />Matthew Fenlon<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Counselors</span><br />Samantha Baker<br />Lucy Clark<br />Andrew Culver<br />David Hay<br />Melissa Kennewell<br />Seeta Manjeshwar<br />Levent Marasli<br />Priyesh Patel<br />Ramunas Rentelis<br />Rachel Wiehl<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Interpreters</span><br />Lynne Bateman<br />Marie Marshall<br />Andrew Pickles<br />Michelle Wood<br />Kat Wright<br /><br />All volunteers are deaf except for interpreters.<br /><br />Thank you to all of the above!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Photos</span><br /><br />Click the image below to see photos from Deaf Camp 2006.<br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2006"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/dcfprojects/SKqQTyXMgCE/AAAAAAAAA-0/dBZBU-iLQ1M/s160-c/DeafCamp2006.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2006" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Deaf Camp 2006</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PROGRAMME</span><br /><br />To have a look at the timetable for the week and all the activities involved, see the Archives folder in the Blog Downloads box to the right.Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-58393632411116997662005-09-01T12:00:00.000+01:002008-11-11T17:11:56.841+00:00Deaf Camp Archives - Deaf Camp 2005<span style="font-weight:bold;">Deaf Camp 2005</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where was it based?</span><br /><br />The venue used for Deaf Camp 2005 was the Walesby Forest Scout Camp.<br /><br />Set in the heart of Robin Hood Country in Nottinghamshire, Walesby Forest Activity Centre offers a wide range of leisure activities mentioned in the activities page. They provide highly trained professionals, qualified national standards are on hand to supervise the activities.<br /><br />There are facilities on site including shops, hot showers, payphone, hot water, licensed Scouters club, vending machines, accessible toilets/showers and fresh point water.<br /><br />To find out more about the Walesby Forest Scout Camp click here: <a href="http://www.walesbyforest.org.uk/">Walesby Forest Scout Camp</a><br /><br />For the campsite map, click here: <a href="http://netyour.info/walesbyforest/campsitemap.html">Campsite Map</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Who were the volunteers?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Director</span><br />Ethel Doyle<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Administrator</span><br />Paul Neal<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Instructor</span><br />Naomi Guest<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Supervisor</span><br />Matthew Fenlon<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Counselors</span><br />Abdi Gas<br />Abigail Gorman<br />Ben Gorman<br />David Hay<br />James Martin<br />Mary-Jayne Russell de Clifford<br />Nikki Saveker-Hughes<br />Paul Scott<br />Warren Smith<br />Kibra Taye<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Camp Interpreters</span><br />Siddika Kargi<br />Marie Marshall<br />Sarah Sheen<br />Michelle Wood<br /><br />Football Workshops<br />Sharon Hirshman<br /><br />All volunteers are deaf except for the interpreters.<br /><br />Thank you to all of the above! And in addition thanks to James Martin for the kind donation of football equipment for future projects!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Photos</span><br /><br />Click the image below to see photos from Deaf Camp 2005.<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2005"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/dcfprojects/SKqniAEbanE/AAAAAAAABOQ/6FUmXT6lk_c/s160-c/DeafCamp2005.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp2005" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Deaf Camp 2005</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What activities were involved?</span><br /><br />During the day, activities included:<br /><br />Abseiling - Archery - Climbing - Drama workshop - Kayaking - Orienteering - Pioneering - Rafting - Swimming - Team building - Traverse Wall<br /><br />In the evening, we also had entertainment - activities were as follows:<br /><br />Ball games - water fight - rounders - skipping - bouncy castle - limbo - charades - water slide - talent night - bonfire night - BBQ - disco - tug of war - football<br /><br />There was also a roll call in the mornings after breakfast, where campers had to clean up their tent and surrounding area for points, as well as other deeds for bonus points.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What were the scores and prizes?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Points and Prizes</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Scores for Best Tent 2005 are as follows:</span><br /><br /><<< WINNER Lucky Seven - 125 points! >>><br /><br />Football Mad - 122.5 points<br />Whatever - 108.5 points<br />Missy Hiphop - 108 points<br />Naughty Girls - 101.5 points<br />Sugar Babes - 95.5 points<br />Bad Boys - 89.5 points<br />Cool Boys - 75 points<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Superstar of the Week:</span><br /><br />Junior Girls - Holly Wall<br />Senior Girls - Debbie Hibbett<br />Junior Boys - Matthew Sheill<br />Senior Boys - Michael Rogerson<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bravery of the Week:</span><br /><br />Junior Girls - Molly Canavan<br />Senior Girls - Jodie Winter<br />Junior Boys - Bartek Ostrowski<br />Senior Boys - James Taylor<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wally of the Week:</span><br /><br />Junior Girls - Catherine Flett<br />Senior Girls - Amie Stovell<br />Junior Boys - Thomas Paull<br />Senior Boys - John Palmer<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lyrics for Deaf Camp 2005!</span><br /><br />Everywhere we go<br />Everywhere we go<br /><br />People wanna know<br />People wanna know<br /><br />Who we are<br />Who we are<br /><br />And where we come from<br />And where we come from<br /><br />So we tell them<br />So we tell them<br /><br />We're the Deaf Camp<br />We're the Deaf Camp<br /><br />The mighty mighty Deaf Camp<br />The mighty mighty Deaf Camp<br /><br />And if they can't hear us<br />And if they can't hear us<br /><br />We shout a little louder<br />We shout a little louder<br /><br />[repeat x2, then replace last verse with:]<br /><br />They must be deaf!<br />They must be deaf!<br /><br />[and repeat once more]Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6634054751944730195.post-71418095089161517672004-09-01T12:00:00.000+01:002008-11-11T17:11:37.592+00:00Deaf Camp Archives - Deaf Camp 2004<span style="font-weight:bold;">Deaf Camp 2004</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Where was it based?</span><br /><br />The venue used for Deaf Camp 2004 was the Walesby Forest Scout Camp.<br /><br />Set in the heart of Robin Hood Country in Nottinghamshire, Walesby Forest Activity Centre offers a wide range of leisure activities mentioned in the activities page. They provide highly trained professionals, qualified national standards are on hand to supervise the activities.<br /><br />There are facilities on site including shops, hot showers, payphone, hot water, licensed Scouters club, vending machines, accessible toilets/showers and fresh point water.<br /><br />To find out more about the Walesby Forest Scout Camp click here: <a href="http://www.walesbyforest.org.uk/">Walesby Forest Scout Camp</a><br /><br />For the campsite map, click here: <a href="http://netyour.info/walesbyforest/campsitemap.html">Campsite Map</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Who were the volunteers?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Co-Directors</span><br />Ethel Doyle and Paul Neal<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Domestic Bursary/Chief Medical Officer</span><br />Naomi Guest<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Programme Co-ordinator/Camp Psychologist</span><br />Tyron Woolfe<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Supervisors</span><br />Bassim Baz<br />Stephen Dering<br />Matthew Fenlon<br />Abdi Gas)<br />Yen Hai Lieu<br />Tina Kelberman<br />Ben Palmer<br />Alison Rogers<br />Warren Smith<br />Kibra Taye<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Communication Support</span><br />Jane Bennett<br />Karen Eastwood <br />Nicola Rouse<br />Michelle Wood<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Drama Workshops</span><br />Paula Garfield<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Football Workshops</span><br />Sharon Hirshman<br /><br />All volunteers are deaf except for the communicators.<br /><br />Thank you to all of the above!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Photos</span><br /><br />Click the image below to see photos from Deaf Camp 2004.<br /><br /><table style="width:194px;"><tr><td align="center" style="height:194px;background:url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat left"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp200402"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/dcfprojects/SKqt9pckQgE/AAAAAAAABUs/mB_XfDb1BDc/s160-c/DeafCamp200402.jpg" width="160" height="160" style="margin:1px 0 0 4px;"></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align:center;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:11px"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/dcfprojects/DeafCamp200402" style="color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;">Deaf Camp 2004</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What activities were involved?</span><br /><br />During the day, activities included:<br /><br />Abseiling - Archery - Climbing - Drama workshop - Golf - Kayaking - Orienteering - Rafting - Swimming - Traverse Wall<br /><br />In the evening, we also had entertainment - activities were as follows:<br /><br />Welcoming ceremony - ball games - making fire - water fight - rounders - skipping - bonfire night - BBQ - disco - tug of war - football<br /><br />There was also a roll call in the mornings after breakfast, where campers had to clean up their tent and surrounding area for points, as well as other deeds for bonus points.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What were the scores?</span><br /><br /><<< WINNER Sexy Bad Girls - 67 points! >>><br /><br />Kill Bill - 61 points<br /><br />Mischief Girls - 60 points<br /><br />Deaf Army - 60 points<br /><br />Girl Power - 59 points<br /><br />Cute Devils - 53 points<br /><br />Cool Boys - 51 points<br /><br />Devils - 43 points<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What did the kids say?</span><br /><br />Some quotes from the feedback forms...<br /><br />"When I just arrive Deaf camping, I making new friends and enjoyed myself"<br /><br />"Great fun, every deaf child should come here at least once"<br /><br />"When I arrive here, I feel a bit nervous to meet another deaf person. But I am glad that I have made lots of deaf friends here cos I got only 1 deaf friend so I am happy to make more deaf friends"<br /><br />"I love was camp deaf very good week and good days"<br /><br />"I thought it was crap but it was so good! Thanks for everything"<br /><br />"My experience at deaf camp uk is good for me because I can meet other deaf children from my age or below"<br /><br />"Interesting, good laugh, met new faces and find myself going through new experience which I never did before"<br /><br />"Overjoyed - good - fantastic - amazing - wow - brill - jumping for joy - new!"<br /><br />"It's interesting to have new experience, lots to do, fun! But the rule of lights off, I think it's brilliant"<br /><br />"It was wicked because I've never been camping before so that was even better. I really liked the tents because they were nice and big"<br /><br />"I feel good because I met lots of new friends"<br /><br />"I feel excited when I arrived and I happy in activities and make a new friend"<br /><br />"Feel good because I learnt a lot in the camping"<br /><br />"I really enjoy it, it really kept me going and fit!"<br /><br />"Deaf people come from different parts of the country, I enjoyed rafting and archery"<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lyrics for Deaf Camp 2004!</span><br /><br />Everywhere we go<br />Everywhere we go<br /><br />People wanna know<br />People wanna know<br /><br />Who we are<br />Who we are<br /><br />And where we come from<br />And where we come from<br /><br />So we tell them<br />So we tell them<br /><br />We're the Deaf Camp<br />We're the Deaf Camp<br /><br />The mighty mighty Deaf Camp<br />The mighty mighty Deaf Camp<br /><br />And if they can't hear us<br />And if they can't hear us<br /><br />We shout a little louder<br />We shout a little louder<br /><br />[repeat x2, then replace last verse with:]<br /><br />They must be deaf!<br />They must be deaf!<br /><br />[and repeat once more]Deaf Camp United Kingdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15072163413283100377noreply@blogger.com0