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NAD Youth Leadership Programs prepare young deaf and hard of hearing Americans to become future leaders and advocates by increasing their self-determination, sense of community, and thirst for knowledge. INVESTING IN THE YOUTH OF TODAY

NAD Youth Leadership Programs prepare young deaf and hard of hearing Americans to become future leaders and advocates by increasing their self-determination, sense

of community, and thirst for knowledge. These programs include the Junior National Association of the Deaf (Junior NAD) chapter network and biennial conferences, the annual NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC), the biennial Youth Ambassador Program (YAP), and the biennial College Bowl (CoBo) competition.

Thank you RIT for sending your two representatives as our guest speakers, DJ Monahan and Mark! They led a STEM workshop ...
07/19/2026

Thank you RIT for sending your two representatives as our guest speakers, DJ Monahan and Mark! They led a STEM workshop with Emergency Responder training activity! The leaders learned how to respond appropriately in emergency situations and what procedures to follow. Builders participated as mock patients for leaders to practice on.

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Image 1: Mark stands before an audience of leaders in a wood-paneled room decorated with YLC artworks.

Image 2: A leader in a red t-shirt raises her index finger while seated in an audience.

Image 3: David stands on a stage next to a digital screen displaying a “STEM Workshop” slide for an audience of leaders.

Image 4: A leader with glasses passes out sheets of paper to leaders seated in rows inside a wood-paneled room.

Image 5: A group of leaders sits close together while mirroring an exercise by touching their necks during a workshop.

Image 6: A group of leaders wearing blue gloves practices an outdoor first aid scenario on Mark leaning against a tree.

Image 7: A group of leaders wearing blue gloves works around a wooden picnic table to practice medical assessment steps on a builder.

Image 8: A group of leaders wearing blue gloves wraps a bandage around an admin’s arm during a workshop activity.

Image 9: A group of leaders wearing blue gloves evaluates a builder sitting on the ground wrapped in a red sleeping bag.

Image 10: A group of leaders gathers in a circle around a builder as a patient lying in a dry grassy field.

Image 11: A group of leaders sits on a large grey tarp outdoors, practicing emergency first aid steps on a builder.

Image 12: A builder with a bandaged arm lies on the ground wrapped in a silver emergency space blanket during a drill in an activity.

Image 13: A group of leaders gathers in a circle to wrap a builder’s wrist in a yellow compression bandage outdoors.

Image 14: A group of leaders stands around an outdoor white folding table signing and taking notes.

Image 15: Four leaders sit closely around a wooden table indoors, signing and reviewing worksheets together.

Leadership includes giving back to the community which includes volunteering! We volunteered at two different gardens! E...
07/19/2026

Leadership includes giving back to the community which includes volunteering! We volunteered at two different gardens! Elderberry and Malk’s garden provided us different kinds of tasks to complete. We helped with cleaning the gardens, picking up branches, shoveling the mulches, and more!

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Image 1: A large group of smiling leaders and builders poses together outdoors in a sunny field in front of a community garden sign.

Image 2: Two builders and a leader collaborates outdoors on a woodworking project using fresh timber slats near a garden fence.

Image 3: A leader wearing glasses smiles warmly while holding out a purple-gloved hand with a tiny bug on it.

Image 4: Two leaders wearing matching shirts shovel mulch into a wheelbarrow during an outdoor volunteer day.

Image 5: A leader crouches in a garden path using a hand cultivator tool to clear weeds and mulch.

Image 6: A leader from behind handles a wheelbarrow full of mulch alongside a lush garden patch.

Image 7: A leader leans down to harvest fresh blackberries from a leafy green bush into a large metal bowl.

Image 8: A leader squats on a mulched garden path to inspect plants while a builder stands in the background.

Image 9: A team of leaders clearing weeds and pulling overgrowth in a lush community garden.

Image 10: A group of leaders in matching t-shirts works together to clear dry brush and overgrowth in a community garden.

Another tradition in the books! Leaders in teams are exhibiting their teamwork and dedication through their plays! They ...
07/18/2026

Another tradition in the books! Leaders in teams are exhibiting their teamwork and dedication through their plays! They practiced and practiced to show how much they want to have their team name and name sign! Incredible storytelling and presentation skills in the works!

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Image 1: A passionate crowd of leaders reacts with excitement on outdoor bleachers during dusk.

Image 2: A leader with glasses and long hair signing while standing outdoors in front of a pine forest.

Image 3: Two leaders in sunglasses react dramatically outdoors while signing.

Image 4: A leader signing ‘Lead’ while a group of leaders watches behind.

Image 5: A group of builders listen intently while huddled together in a tight circle.

Image 6: A group of leaders sits closely together around a stone-ringed campfire at night, holding their hands out toward the flames.

Image 7: A leader with curly hair wearing a red USA Volleyball shirt raises his pinky finger at night.

Image 8: A packed group of smiling leaders pose together tightly as a boat at night while holding up a white flag.

Image 9: A leader sitting on leader’s shoulders holds up a white paper banner as a surrounding crowd cheers with fists raised at night.

Image 10: A group of builders look off-camera with focused, serious expressions during a discussion.

Image 11: A group of builders react with expressive faces as if they were in a boat.

Image 12: Two leaders sit cross-legged outdoors at night holding stuffed sea otters while making expressive faces.

Image 13: Two leaders use expressive facial features and signing with each other onstage at night.

Image 14: Two leaders stand side-by-side at night, making shark fin-like hand gestures

Another workshop in the books! Earnest Covington III and Morgan Jericho were our guest speakers. They both kept the lead...
07/13/2026

Another workshop in the books! Earnest Covington III and Morgan Jericho were our guest speakers. They both kept the leaders busy with a lot of discussions about how the leaders can contribute to the community in advocacy!

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Image 1: Earnest and Morgan standing on a stage. In between both presenters, a digital display showing a “DSHS Advocating for Services in State Government” slide.

Image 2: A leader signing at a table next to a leader with glasses.

Image 3: A leader wearing glasses and a sleeveless shirt signing while sitting at a table between two leaders.

Image 4: A leader discussing at a table while another leader with blonde highlights paying attention closely.

Image 5: Morgan in a black graphic t-shirt uses sign language alongside Earnest in a black suit on a stage.

Image 6: Darlene and a group of leaders stand on a wooden stage beneath a large circular NAD Youth Leadership Camp seal.

Image 7: A leader with curly hair writes on a large yellow poster while another leader in a red shirt stands overlooking the poster.

We’re grateful for having Allison coming here to represent Gallaudet University! Allison gave an engaging workshop to ou...
07/09/2026

We’re grateful for having Allison coming here to represent Gallaudet University! Allison gave an engaging workshop to our leaders. The leaders pondered and gave their all in two activities.

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Image 1: Allison stands by classroom tables, signing to a group of seated leaders.

Image 2: A row of leaders standing shoulder-to-shoulder inside a wood-paneled room, looking forward attentively.

Image 3: Allison gives a presentation on a stage next to a green podium while another man signs behind her.

Image 4: A leader with dreadlocks signing with a blonde leader while sitting at a table.

Image 5: Two leaders sitting at a table and communicating face-to-face in front of a wood-paneled garage door.

Image 6: Allison talks to three seated leaders at a long table crowded with other leaders around.

Image 7: A close-up view of two leaders leaning over a table, intensely focused on writing with pencils.

Image 8: A busy long table filled with leaders working on individual writing activity.

Image 9: A builder in a black hijab supporting leaders in front of a row of long tables where students are writing.

Image 10: Allison signing directly to leaders.

Image 11: A leader stands up and signing to a group of seated leaders indoors.

Camp Olympics Day ❤️💙💛💚🏅Four teams. One camp. Endless memoriesCheering each other on, celebrating every win, and making ...
07/08/2026

Camp Olympics Day ❤️💙💛💚🏅

Four teams. One camp. Endless memories

Cheering each other on, celebrating every win, and making memories that will last long after camp ends

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Image 1: Leaders line up by team color for Olympics day. Blue from the left to green to yellow to red on the right of the picture

Image 2: Red team cheers with their hands in the air before the games begin

Image 3: Leaders from different teams gather on the court and cheer with their hands as Olympics Day starts

Image 4: Blue team freeze in place during a game of Red, Yellow, and Green light game

Image 5: Some of the leaders on the green team shows off their energy and cheers with their hands

Image 6: Some of the leaders on the yellow team shows off their team sign logo

Image 7: Some of the leaders on the blue team shows off their team sign logo

Image 8: Teams take part in a game of Jeopardy during Olympics Day. One staff and one leader from the blue team take place on the stage

Image 9: Yellow team discussing their answers before sending one of the leaders on the stage

Image 10: Blue team cheering and displaying their team sign logo while one leader in front is holding their flag

Image 11: One leader on the yellow team with a few of them on the left side of the picture about to throw their water balloon to the other side

Image 12: Leaders from different teams and some staff gather in a line catching the water balloon from the other side

Image 13: Four leaders from the Blue Team showing off their team sign logo and holding the water balloon

Image 14: Yellow team participating in a game where you have two partners of each holding a towel to throw a water balloon to the other side.

Image 15: Two leaders from the green team holding a towel and clothes waiting for their turn

Image 16: Red team showing off their energy while one is holding their team flag

Image 17: Yellow team showing off their energy while one is holding their team flag.

Image 18: Green team showing off their energy while one is holding their team flag.

Image 19: Blue team showing off their energy while one is holding their team flag.

Image 20: Red and Green teams are lined up by the court

The hike: Part IFresh air, muddy shoes, good vibes 🌲💚We hyped each other up, took photos, shared lots of laughs, and mad...
07/04/2026

The hike: Part I

Fresh air, muddy shoes, good vibes 🌲💚

We hyped each other up, took photos, shared lots of laughs, and made memories along the trail.

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Image 1: A group of teenagers along with YLC staff posing for the picture with trees in the background

Image 2-20: A close up of the whole line walking down the trail while chanting YLC. Some are waving and doing a peace sign

All images are in black and white

Not only workshops are keeping them busy, we have fun activities. They’re having a blast time connecting each other! Te...
07/01/2026

Not only workshops are keeping them busy, we have fun activities. They’re having a blast time connecting each other! Teamwork is crucial to make a dream work.

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Image 1: A group of teenagers stands in a circle outdoors on a grassy field, raising their hands and smiling.

Image 2: A close-up shot of several ecstatic teenagers laughing and celebrating outdoors with their hands raised.

Image 3: An older woman in a red Adirondack Mountains sweatshirt smiles warmly while sitting on outdoor bleachers.

Image 4: A close-up of an individual with glasses watching an outdoor camp activity with a focused and serious expression.

Image 5: A teenager in a pink hoodie laughs heartily while standing near outdoor metal bleachers.

Image 6: A wide view of a large camp field where an organized competition is taking place in front of crowded bleachers.

Image 7: A smiling teenager carries a massive wooden log on their shoulder.

Image 8: A teenager with curly dark hair raises a fist high while standing in front of cheering peers.

Image 9: Three staff members stood close together on a grassy field engaged in a conversation.

We welcomed our leaders to YLC! The orientation day kicked off successfully!! We look forward to see leaders grow with t...
06/30/2026

We welcomed our leaders to YLC! The orientation day kicked off successfully!! We look forward to see leaders grow with their abundant potentials!

Image Description:

Image 1: A young man dribbles a basketball on an outdoor court during an active game with other players.

Image 2: A group of campers playing funnel ball game outdoors in a grassy field next to a tall yellow target structure.

Image 3: A line of campers standing side-by-side outdoors on a field.

Image 4: A crowd of campers lines a gravel road with their hands raised in celebration as a yellow school bus approaches.

Image 5: A young man with blonde highlights holding a white pillow and an Auntie Anne’s snack bag steps off a yellow school bus.

Image 6: A diverse group of six smiling camp staff members posing closely together under a wooden pavilion while wearing matching black t-shirts.

Image 7: Campers sitting across from each other at long wooden picnic tables eating lunch outdoors under a covered pavilion.

Image 8: A group of campers conversing and watching an event while leaning against the wooden wall of a playground pit.

Image 9: Two campers push a third girl who is laying backward on a spinning tire swing over woodchips.

Image 10: A close-up profile shot of an enthusiastic crowd of campers smiling and making hand signs together indoors.

Image 11: A Director of NAD Youth Programs in a green hoodie and jean pant actively presents on stage next to an older woman and a TV.

Image 12: An audience of seated campers listens to a woman presenting from a small stage inside a large room.

Image 13: A lineup of seven camp kitchen staff members presenting on a stage in front of a stone wall featuring a large “NAD YLC” logo.

Image 14: A large crowd of seated audience campers all raising their hands high in spirit.

06/28/2026

The squad has arrived. YLC 2026 is ready. 🔥
Meet the team making this summer unforgettable!!

VD:
creative video shows different builders matching their personalities.

‘MEET THE YLC TEAM’

‘Who’s the most energetic person?’

‘Who’s the best storyteller?’

‘Who cherishes the moments?’

‘Who laughs the most?’

‘Who’s willingly to try something new?’

‘Who’s the most chill?’

‘Who usually thinks critically?’

‘Who loves to talk to people?’

‘Who has the contagious laugh?’

‘Who’s more likely to survive in the wild?’

‘Who’s more likely to hit the scuba?’

‘Who’s the neat hiker?’

Address

(Mailing Address) PO Box 32 Stayton, OR 97383 (Physical Address) 15934 N Santia
Stayton, OR
97383

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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