DBCMD NEED MORE SSPS!
We need more SSPs! Please send me a DM if you are interested.
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SSP Application 2023
SSP Application is now open.
It will be from June 11 to 16 (SSP Training will be on June 10th - lodging will be available if you need to stay overnight on the 10th). All DeafBlind campers and some SSPs will be arriving on the 11th. It will be at the place on the coast of MD.
If you know anyone who could be a good addition to the DBCMD SSP family, be sure to convince them to go and apply too! We will need your help with spreading the word. We want to make sure we have plenty of SSPs this year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email us - we are here to help ([email protected]).
Go to SSP Application's page, click here
Thank you,
Support Service Provider (SSP) Coordinators & Board Members
Camp Application 2023
Camper Application is now closed.
If you want to go to DBCMD's camp, you can email to Kim Best at [email protected] to put you on 'waitlist'.
Thank you,
DBCMD Board
Camper Application is now open.
Camp registration is on a first come, first served basic so once there are 40 camper slots filled, additional registrants will be notified that they are placed on a 'wait list'.
Go to Camper Application's page, click here
Thank you,
DBCMD Board
Donate Your Wishlist from
Amazon to Camp
We are moving along with planning camp for June. We put together an Amazon Wish list of some things we will need. We would appreciate any help you can give. Camp would not be possible without all of you! please share. Click the logo below to go to amazon's page.
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Camp 2023
Good news, we will have camp this year and come back for more detail later.
Thank you,
DBCMD Board
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Camp 2022
After going over the survey we sent out and a lot of discussion among the board and with campers and SSPs. We have decided as much as we all want to have camp and get back to normal we have a unique group which requires extra thought and precautions. We just don’t want to take the risk. Numbers are dropping but we have no way of knowing what things will be like in June. We want to give it one more year. If things continue to move in a positive direction we will be planning some smaller group activities in the area. Please keep an eye out for upcoming events.
Thank you,
DBCMD Board
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Camp this year?
We need your help on decisions for camp this year. Current restrictions which may change say we need to operate at half capacity and possibly be set up in pods with limited interaction with anyone outside your pod. Including housing, eating, and socializing. With other restrictions as well.
Please click here to go to the survey page.
Thank you,
DBCMD Board
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Mother's Day
The Mother's Day is just around the corner and many of you are shopping for Mother's Day. It's the perfect time to support Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc by shopping at smile.amazon.com.
Turn your Mother's Day shopping into a force for good. Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon donates to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc.
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Camp This Year?
Hello DeafBlind Camper and SSP/Interpreter,
It is the time of the year when we usually start planning for DeafBlind Camp in June. The global pandemic is still here and it has impacted every one. It is a tough time and hope everyone is as well as can be.
We have decided to not plan for the Camp in 2021. We wish you all a great year of meaningful opporutnities. We will meet again at the next Camp 2022. Take care and be well.
Thank you,
DBCMD Board
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Camp Application/SSP Application
A decision has not yet been made about camp this year. We will be discussing it later. We need to make sure we can safely hold camp and there are a lot of things out if our control at the moment. We will announce once a decision has been made.
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Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner and many of you are shopping for this major holiday. It's the perfect time to support Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc by shopping at smile.amazon.com.
Turn your Holiday shopping into a force for good. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953 and Amazon donates to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc.
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Dear Campers,
Update on Camper refunds. All refunds have been processed and mailed as of June 5th. Watch your mail. Please be aware that due to Covid-19 here may be a delay in the US Post office. If you do not receive your refund by July 1st, let us know.
Thank you,
DBCMD Board of Directors
[email protected]
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Amazon Shopping app
Good news!
AmazonSmile customers can now support Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
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Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
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Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
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Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app. Click here for instructions.
Father's Day
Father's Day is June 21 and many of your supporters are shopping for this major holiday. It's the perfect time to support Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc by shopping at smile.amazon.com.
Turn your Father's Day shopping into a force for good. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953 and Amazon donates to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc.
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Camp this year????
We are getting a lot of questions as to whether or not we will have camp this year. The Board has not made an official decision as of yet. A decision will be made the first week in April. If camp is canceled this year. We will issue refunds to the campers for their deposits and registration fee if they have paid their balance in full. Thank you for your patience.
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Chili Cook Off
Chili Cook Off have been canceled
We have just been informed that all functions at Christ Deaf Church are to be canceled for the next two weeks. Thank you to those who wanted to participate. We may try to reschedule for a later date.
Saturday, March 14th
12 noon to 3 pm
Christ UMC 0f the Deaf, 1040 S Beechfield Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
More information on Flyer
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Hot Dog Day
Hot Dog Day have been canceled
Sunday, March 29th
2 PM
Christ UMC 0f the Deaf
1040 S Beechfield Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21229
Come join us for a good time as we celebrate opening day for the Baltimore Orioles.
More Information on Flyer
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Be a BALL GAME for DB camp
The DeafBlind Camp of Maryland, Inc. is having fundraiser by collect donor using Single($100), Double($200), Triple($300) or Most Valuable Donor($500 +) and help camp continue for more years to come. Ball Game donor will be listed on our website, www.deafblindcampofmd.org and will be featured at our events throughout the year.
More Information on Flyer
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Help support DeafBlind Camp of Maryland
Valentine's Day is just around the corner on February 14, and your supporters may be shopping for gifts.
Will you be our Valentine? Shop at smile.amazon.com and AmazonSmile donates to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc at no cost to you!
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SSP Application is here
Click the link here
Camper Application is closed
(Camp is full for 2020 and we are no longer accepting applications)
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Camper Application is here
Go to Camper Application's page, click here
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Donate Your Birthday
Make a donation to DeafBlind Camp of Maryland(DBCMD) in honor of someone - to celebrate a birthday, wedding, holiday, or another special occasion - or in memory of someone.
If you wish, you can announce your friends, family and coworkers to donate to DBCMD at www.dbcmd.org/donate. Your thoughtful gift will make a difference for DeafBlind camp.
It’s easy - by giving up your birthday, you will help change a life!
Donate Your Birthday
Make a donation to DeafBlind Camp of Maryland(DBCMD) in honor of someone - to celebrate a birthday, wedding, holiday, or another special occasion - or in memory of someone.
If you wish, you can announce your friends, family and coworkers to donate to DBCMD at www.dbcmd.org/donate. Your thoughtful gift will make a difference for DeafBlind camp.
It’s easy - by giving up your birthday, you will help change a life!
Donate Your Birthday
Make a donation to DeafBlind Camp of Maryland(DBCMD) in honor of someone - to celebrate a birthday, wedding, holiday, or another special occasion - or in memory of someone.
If you wish, you can announce your friends, family and coworkers to donate to DBCMD at www.dbcmd.org/donate. Your thoughtful gift will make a difference for DeafBlind camp.
It’s easy - by giving up your birthday, you will help change a life!
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Help DeafBlind Camp by shopping through AmazonSmile for the Holiday
Whenever you want to purchase something from Amazon use this link….
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953
It will direct you to our page and you will see that it says “Supporting: DeafBlind Camp of Maryland INC” (under the search bar)
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953, AmazonSmile donates to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc?
Help DeafBlind Camp by shopping through AmazonSmile for the Holiday
Whenever you want to purchase something from Amazon use this link….
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953
It will direct you to our page and you will see that it says “Supporting: DeafBlind Camp of Maryland INC” (under the search bar)
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953, AmazonSmile donates to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc?
Help DeafBlind Camp by shopping through AmazonSmile for the Holiday
Whenever you want to purchase something from Amazon use this link….
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953
It will direct you to our page and you will see that it says “Supporting: DeafBlind Camp of Maryland INC” (under the search bar)
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953, AmazonSmile donates to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc?
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T-shirt fundraiser
Please help support camp by ordering a shirt. We have set up a summer fundraiser that will run through September 13th. Shirts will be printed and shipped directly to you two weeks after campaign ends. Please keep in mind that they say these run small. I would order a size up from what you normally wear. Thank you in advance for your help!!! Visual description: They are a long sleeve light weight pull over t-shirt with a hood. Color is described as a vintage purple which is similar to a light eggplant color. On the front left chest is the ILY sign and the back has our logo with the words DeadBlind Camp written above it and of Maryland written below it.
Click here to order t-shirt
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5k Benefit WALK/RUN for DeafBlind Camp of MD, Inc.
Each year more than 80 volunteers give a week of their summer to provide full access for our DeafBlind campers. Please help us raise funds to house and feed them, as well as fund field trips, presenters, and other programming.
Date: September 29, 2019 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Location: CCBC, Catonsville, 800 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Map)
Here is the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C45ABA728ABF58-5kbenefit for Sign-up Genius.
Each year more than 80 volunteers give a week of their summer to provide full access for our DeafBlind campers. Please help us raise funds to house and feed them, as well as fund field trips, presenters, and other programming.
Date: September 29, 2019 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Location: CCBC, Catonsville, 800 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Map)
Here is the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C45ABA728ABF58-5kbenefit for Sign-up Genius.
Each year more than 80 volunteers give a week of their summer to provide full access for our DeafBlind campers. Please help us raise funds to house and feed them, as well as fund field trips, presenters, and other programming.
Date: September 29, 2019 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Location: CCBC, Catonsville, 800 South Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Map)
Here is the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C45ABA728ABF58-5kbenefit for Sign-up Genius.
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Help DeafBlind Camp by shopping through AmazonSmile
Whenever you want to purchase something from Amazon use this link….
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-4527953
It will direct you to our page and you will see that it says “Supporting: DeafBlind Camp of Maryland INC” (under the search bar)
Amazon will donate .5% of all your eligible purchases to the camp! Easy Peasy!
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Kick-off Meeting
Kick-off meeting Sunday, October 20th, 3pm at Christ Deaf Church, Followed by a dinner $10. More details will follow up later. Stay turn.
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Deaf Ministries picnic
Deaf Ministries will be having our annual picnic this August 11th. We are inviting all the camps to come and consider it a “mini reunion” with camp friends. We have already invited Deaf Kids Camp (which is this week), but the party would not be complete without young adult camp and DeafBlind camp! I am attaching a flyer you are welcome to share with your camp email list. Click here for more information.
We would love for you to join us for any or all of the event. It is 10am gather, 11am worship, 12noon lunch, and games until 2. There is a map on the flyer as well.
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DB Camper Survey
2019 DeafBlind Camp of Maryland Camper survey is here. Your opinion is important to us!
https://deafblindcampofmd.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9561a3976aa2e7f99293211a9&id=91d91d9f35&e=87eb8212b8
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Welcome Letter from President of DBCMD
Greetings Campers and SSPs,
We the board are very excited to have you all come to camp. We are looking forward to have good time together. Please visit the resource links such as schedules, menu, and map of site. There will be around 130 people on the site including board members, ssps, nurse, and camp staff.
The board members want to thank all committee and you who have been working hard to get camp ready. Not only that, we want to thank you for support camp by donating camp. We are still receive donations for camp. Keep in mind the theme is DeafBlind Renaissance. So let's have fun by bringing medieval clothes to wear .
Have a safe trip to camp.
Regards,
Steven D. Collins, President
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MD Pre Camp PTHH Social
Hi Deafblind Community,
Richard Loechel (RL) here, we will like to invite you to pre camp PTHH social event. Please share this with your camp friend and come and get together before camp start.
Event: MD Pre Camp PTHH Social
Date: Saturday June 8, 2019
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: Shake Shack at Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20002
If you have any questions please contact Richard in cc
Hope to touch you and your friend there.
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Donation Need
It's been one year since our beloved Toby Witte-Dix departed this earth. Toby loved DeafBlind people and served many years at DeafBlind Camp of Maryland. Let us help honor Toby's memory by ensuring DeafBlind Camp of Maryland continues to have a week-long fun, barrier-free camp for DeafBlind adults. Please donate today at https://www.deafblindcampofmd.org/donate Thank you!
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Dance or Dinner/Dance Party
Date: June 13, 2019
Time: Dinner at 5pm, Dance at 7pm
Where: 5100 Chalk Point Road
West River, MD 20778
Get your tickets now!!! The Board of Directors is happy to announce that the DJ for our Thursday night Dance Party will be Deaf DJ Nico DiMarco. West River has also given us permission to open up our Thursday night again this year. $20 fee for the Dance Party only and $40 if you come for dinner and the dance. All guests must be pre-registered. If you are a Camper or SSP for this years camp you do not have to sign up. This will be a free event for you. Dance starts at 7:00PM dinner starts at 5:00PM. Please buy tickets at https://www.deafblindcampofmd.org/dance Thanks you!
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For Campers, SSPs, and Friends, please click this link to read President Steven Collins's welcome letter.
President Steven Collins's welcome letter
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2019 SSP Application is available now
Go to SSP Application's page here.
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(Please Note)
We are at capacity for 2019. All further applications will be placed on a waitlist.
All acceptance notices will be sent by January 27. If you receive an acceptance notice and registration packet please return the completed packet along with payment in full before April 10."
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2019 Campers Application is here
Go down the page to click camper application button below.
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MWADB Annual Election & Holiday Party 2018
Title: Annual Election & Holiday Party 2018
Date/time: November 17th, 2018 4-8pm
Location: Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
Address: 3951 Pender Drive, Suite 130, Fairfax, VA 22030
Included: Election, Food, Games, Raffles, and More!
Rate:
Deafblind and Guest - $20.00
SSP - $5 Entry Donation online - SSP's will be assigned roles/responsibilities for the day.
For more info please email [email protected]
For information about being an SSP please email [email protected]
Looking forward to touch you all there!
Fill Out Form
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Kick-Off
DeafBlind Camp of MD are making an announcement that there will be "Kick-Off" gathering on October 27th at Deaf Christ Church, 1040 S. Beechfield Ave, Baltimore, MD from 11am to 1pm. Sandwiches and Drinks will be selling. The purpose of this event is to bring the deafblind folks together and share the information about the DeafBlind Camp of Maryland.
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5K Fun Run Sign Up
DBCamp Supporters
5K Fun Run for DeafBlind Camp of Maryland, Inc.
Where: CCBC Catonsville Campus: 800 S. Rolling Road on the Outdoor Track near Lot 5.
When: Saturday, November 10. We will run several heats, starting at 3pm.
Who: Individuals can run/walk for $25. SSPs available for DeafBlind runners/walkers.
Challenge Teams of 10+ can run for a flat fee of $250: Do you coach a hockey team? lead a scout troop? belong to a sewing circle? Register together and build team spirit while raising money for a good cause! Certificates for each runner, Team Name posted on our "Leader Board" at the Race and website in appreciation.
Why: Your registration fees and donations will help fund a week of camp where DeafBlind adults are empowered to enjoy swimming, boating, a climbing wall, a giant swing, arts and crafts, field trips and much "s'more."
Date: 11/10/2018 (Sat.)
Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Location: CCBC on the track
Sign Up Links: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45aba728abf58-5kfunrun
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Yankee Candle Fundraiser
It's that time of year again. DeafBlind Camp is doing our Yankee Candle Fundraiser. Please help us raise money for camp by ordering and/or sharing this post. Every little bit counts. Order now through 12/31/2018.
Click here to go to Yankee Candle's page
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In Memory of Toby Witte-Dix
For Campers, SSPs, and Friends, please click this link to read about Memorial service for Toby and to see a poem written by Toby's daughter, Carol Cotton.
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Amazon's Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day is almost here. Deals start July 16, 3pm ET and run through July 17. Prime Day is one of the biggest shopping events of the year and a great time to remind your supporters to shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to Deafblind Camp of Maryland Inc.
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For Campers, SSPs, and Friends, please click this link to read President Brenda Talley's letter.
President Brenda Talley's letter
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Making of Registration Bag
Thanks to the group from the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day
Saints, Washington D.C. Branch (ASL) for making a beautiful registration bag
for each camper.
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As we celebrate Twenty Years of Camp
Join the DeafBlind Camp of Maryland, Inc.
As we celebrate Twenty Years of Camp
June 14, 2018
Dinner, 5:30 p.m. – Program and Dance, 7:00 p.m.
We are doing something a little different this year. We are opening up our Thursday night dance party to the public. You can come for dinner and the party or just the party. There are limited spaces so sign up now. The checks must be received by June 3, 2018. Here is attachment file below.
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Be a star and help camp continue for another 20 years
Be a STAR for DB camp
The DeafBlind Camp of Maryland, Inc. is celebrating twenty years of service to the DeafBlind Community. Stars will be listed on our website, www.deafblindcampofmd.org and will be featured at our events throughout the year.
Here are two attachement files below.
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Special Shirt Order
Get your one-of-a kind celebration Tri-Blend Baseball Raglan shirt. Order by May 14 directly from Custom Ink at https://www.customink.com/fundraising/20-years-and-counting.
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Condolences may be sent to her family at:
Ray Dix
911 Regina Drive
Baltimore, MD 21227
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Sad news to share!
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of a great woman. Long time friend, mentor, and Board memeber Toby Witte-Dix. Toby passed away on April 28, 2018 after fighting a serious illness. Toby was a wonderful friend to many and a central part of Deafblind Camp. Please continue to pray for peace for her family. Service details will be posted as soon as we get them.
Latest Update:
Services for Toby
HUBBARD FUNERAL HOME, INC.,
4107 Wilkens Avenue,
Baltimore, MD 21229.
The family will receive guests on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 1st and 2nd from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at 10:00 AM in Christ Deaf United Methodist Church, 1040 Beechfield Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. Interment to follow at Loudon Park Cemetery.
A repast will follow back at Christ Deaf Church.
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