Youth Programs
Welcome to the Youth Programs! The Youth Programs component provides opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students to connect with each other, pursue academic challenges, and experience personal and academic development. The Youth Programs accomplish this through its regional and national Academic Bowl competitions, the Battle of the Books competition, the National Literacy competitions and Summer Youth Programs.
For more information, go to http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs
Academic Bowl-
The Academic Bowl for Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School students was established with the goal of fostering the pursuit of academic excellence, promoting a spirit of academic competition and sportsmanship, and providing social opportunities for the development of collegiality and lifelong friendships. Every year, Gallaudet University hosts four Regional competitions for up to 80 teams of Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students. 20 teams will then advance to the National competition held at Gallaudet every year.
For more information: http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/academic-bowl
Battle of the Books-
Battle of the Books is a middle school competition sponsored by Gallaudet University. There are three groups in the competition. The groups consist of students who read at the 3rd/4th grade levels, 5th/6th grade levels, and the 7th and above grade levels. The group names are as follows (in no particular order): Buff (one of Gallaudet's primary colors), Blue (one of Gallaudet's primary colors), and Green (named after Gallaudet's storied Kendall Green). There are three parts to the competition: the Preliminary competition; the Playoffs; and the National competition. The purpose of the Battle of the Books is to promote literacy amongst Deaf and Hard of Hearing middle school students; promote a spirit of academic competition and good sportsmanship; and to encourage critical thinking skills amongst middle school students. For more information: http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/battle-of-the-books
Summer Youth Programs-
Our Summer Youth Camps are designed for middle and high school students up to the age of 19. Our programs provide stimulating summer learning and experiential opportunities that blend excitement, education, and enjoyment in a bilingual environment rich in cultural diversity and located just minutes away from the U.S. Capitol.
For more information on these Summer Youth Programs:
http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps
National Literacy Competition-
National Literary Competition in ASL and Writing. The purpose of the competition is to give deaf and hard of hearing students the opportunity to showcase their abilities, as well as instill pride and ownership in their work.
For information: http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/national-literary-competition
Welcome to the Youth Programs! The Youth Programs component provides opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students to connect with each other, pursue academic challenges, and experience personal and academic development. The Youth Programs accomplish this through its regional and national Academic Bowl competitions, the Battle of the Books competition, the National Literacy competitions and Summer Youth Programs.
For more information, go to http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs
Academic Bowl-
The Academic Bowl for Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School students was established with the goal of fostering the pursuit of academic excellence, promoting a spirit of academic competition and sportsmanship, and providing social opportunities for the development of collegiality and lifelong friendships. Every year, Gallaudet University hosts four Regional competitions for up to 80 teams of Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students. 20 teams will then advance to the National competition held at Gallaudet every year.
For more information: http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/academic-bowl
Battle of the Books-
Battle of the Books is a middle school competition sponsored by Gallaudet University. There are three groups in the competition. The groups consist of students who read at the 3rd/4th grade levels, 5th/6th grade levels, and the 7th and above grade levels. The group names are as follows (in no particular order): Buff (one of Gallaudet's primary colors), Blue (one of Gallaudet's primary colors), and Green (named after Gallaudet's storied Kendall Green). There are three parts to the competition: the Preliminary competition; the Playoffs; and the National competition. The purpose of the Battle of the Books is to promote literacy amongst Deaf and Hard of Hearing middle school students; promote a spirit of academic competition and good sportsmanship; and to encourage critical thinking skills amongst middle school students. For more information: http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/battle-of-the-books
Summer Youth Programs-
Our Summer Youth Camps are designed for middle and high school students up to the age of 19. Our programs provide stimulating summer learning and experiential opportunities that blend excitement, education, and enjoyment in a bilingual environment rich in cultural diversity and located just minutes away from the U.S. Capitol.
For more information on these Summer Youth Programs:
http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/summer-youth-camps
National Literacy Competition-
National Literary Competition in ASL and Writing. The purpose of the competition is to give deaf and hard of hearing students the opportunity to showcase their abilities, as well as instill pride and ownership in their work.
For information: http://www.gallaudet.edu/youth-programs/national-literary-competition