2009 Summer Catalog - Gallaudet University

Be Wh at yo u ar e
Be What You Are is for African Americans, Asian Americans,
Native Americans, Latinos, and those from multi-ethnic backgrounds
and offers opportunities for creative self-discovery and
expression through the visual, performing (theatre and dance),
and literacy arts in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Artists of color teach classes and conduct activities while being
responsive to the educational and emotional needs of each
participant and respective groups at a key time in their lives.
The program concludes with an exciting showcase of
performances and promises to be stimulating, fun, and
unforgettable!
Date of program: July 11 – 19, 2009
Program fee: $495
Who Can Attend: 11th - 12th graders
im m e r s e i n t o asl!
Immerse into ASL! is intended for hearing students who want to
learn more about deaf culture and improve their American Sign
Language (ASL) skills. This immersion program allows students
to rapidly develop their receptive and expressive ASL
capabilities.
Students seeking to participate in this program must have
completed ASL I and II or equivalent. Evenings are filled with
visits to Washington, D.C. landmarks and participation in outdoor
team-building exercises.
Date of program: July 20 – August 1, 2009
Program fee: $1,430
Who Can Attend: 10th - 12th graders
2009 Summer Catalog • summer.gallaudet.edu
Youth Programs • Youth Programs
Youth Programs for
High School Students
Gallaudet University’s youth programs for high school students
are designed for youth ages 14-18 and offer a myriad of
stimulating summer experiential and learning opportunities for
deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing high school students who will
be entering grades 9-12.
Our programs blend excitement, education, and enjoyment in a
bilingual environment rich in cultural diversity—and we’re just
minutes away from historic Washington, DC! Interested students
must complete a program application, submit an essay about why
the program is of interest, and provide two letters of reference
from the student’s school. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or better is
required.
Kn o W l e d g e f o r Co l l e g e
Be knowledgeable. Be certain. Be prepared. Get into the college
of your choice. Learn how to write application essays and cover
letters that maximize your chances for acceptance to your top
college choice. You’ll also discover what influence your
personality type and emotional intelligence have on your study
and time management habits, have an opportunity to take a
practice ACT exam to identify your areas of weaknesses and
strength, and have fun meeting other teens with rope course,
swimming and other activities.
Date of program: July 19 – August 1, 2009
Program fee: $595
Who Can Attend: 10th - 12th graders
le a r n asl!
Learn ASL! is intended for deaf and hard of hearing high school
students who have little or no sign language experience. Each
day students participate in a variety of activities in the classroom
and on field trips that will immerse them into the deaf community
and help them learn American Sign Language. Evenings are filled
with visits to Washington, D.C. landmarks and participation in
outdoor team-building exercises.
Date of program: July 6 – 18, 2009
Program fee: $695
Who Can Attend: 10th - 12th graders
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