When: June 15-20, 2025
Where:
Variety's Peaceable Kingdom Retreat Center
19051 FM 2484
Killeen, TX
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
DBCTX Membership Required.
Visit our Join Us page to sign up for free!
Who can attend?
Participants
- 14 - 22 years of age AND still in high school or post-secondary school
- DeafBlind
- Able to make independent decisions
Volunteers
- Co-Navigators and SSPs with experience or interest working with youth
There will be REQUIRED training associated with this event. Volunteers will be contacted upon acceptance with next steps. CEUs for interpreters available - 4.0 BEI Ethics.
Why attend DBCTX?
- Barrier-free and accessible activities
- Networking & making new friends
- Unforgettable bonds and experiences
- Prepares teens for the transition to adult life
- Making memories!
The fine print:
Participants, volunteers, and staff must follow all host camp rules as well as the following DBCTX policies. Anyone found in violation of these policies may be subject to review and possible dismissal pending investigation.
COMMUNICATION POLICY
DBCTX respects the communication preferences of all persons who attend camp. Attendants have some degree of hearing and vision loss, so communication modes may include spoken language, sign language, use of assistive devices, or a combination.
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
DBCTX has a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and illegal drugs. Individuals attending or volunteering at DBCTX must not bring alcohol or illegal drugs into camp, come onto the camp grounds while intoxicated, or smoke in non-designated smoking areas.
HARASSMENT POLICY
DeafBlind Community of Texas is providing this event as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another's comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, hearing status, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If a staff member, volunteer, or participant must cancel for any reason, please submit this request in writing to camp@dbctx.org or your direct supervisor as soon as possible. Refunds will be issued if required.
