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Camp Juliena

Youth Camp Juliena is a week-long summer camp for kids ages 6-13 that are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Through fun activities, campers form lasting friendships and acquire valuable leadership, team-building, social, and communication skills.

July 19 to July 24, 2026 Ages 6 to 13 Full ASL access
Banner of four images: Campers play a relay race; Camp Juliena sign; two campers canoeing; campers stand around a campfire roasting marshmellows.
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  1. 2026 registration
  2. Camp Juliena 2025
  3. History since 1992
  4. Camp today
  5. Support a camper
  6. Partners
Registration open

Camp Juliena 2026: Registration Is Open!

Dates
Sunday, July 19, 2026 to Friday, July 24, 2026
Ages
6 to 13, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Fees
$50 registration, then $275 camp fee

The $50 registration fee is required to complete your application.

Once you have filled out the application and paid the registration fee, you can pay the camp fee of $275. After May 10, the Camp fee will increase to $325. You can either pay the full fee or use the 'Custom' option to pay in installments.

Camp is for everyone.

Experience Camp Magic!

We believe that all Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth should have the chance to attend Camp Juliena.

We have a small scholarship fund available for those with financial need. Contact us if this interests you.

To submit documents, or if you have any questions, email campjuliena@gcdhh.org

campjuliena@gcdhh.org
Last summer

Camp Juliena 2025

Check out our photos of Camp Juliena last summer!

  • Five boys sit in a circle on the floor playing a game with wooden blocks.
  • A young boy wearing swim goggles and blue swim trunks stands at the edge of a swimming pool with his arms crossed, about to jump in.
  • Group of campers in green Camp Juliena shirts making silly faces and poses outdoors.
  • A group of campers and staff sit in a circle on the floor, engaged in an activity. They wear matching green Camp Juliena t-shirts.
  • Four teenagers, two boys and two girls, stand together smiling for a photo. They're wearing casual clothes and two are wearing Camp Juliena t-shirts.
  • A group of campers and staff participate in a painting activity. They are seated around a green table with paint palettes and paint supplies.
  • Group of campers sitting around a bonfire at dusk by a lake, enjoying s'mores.
  • Four boys at Camp Juliena stand together, smiling for a photo. One is wearing a Camp Juliena shirt.
  • Three smiling kids, a boy and two girls, stand close together with arms around each other. One boy wears a Camp Juliena shirt.
  • Two smiling teenagers, a girl in an orange Mercer University hoodie and a boy in a colorful shirt and hat, pose with arms around each other.
  • Group photo of campers in green Camp Juliena t-shirts sitting on stone steps outdoors.
  • Three campers pose for a photograph, two boys and one girl. A stone wall and trees are in the background.
  • A group of campers ascend a staircase leading to a building. They're walking close together, some with arms around each other.
  • Two children, a girl and a boy, ride inner tubes down a large water slide. The slide is multicolored, with a red inflatable border next to it.
  • Four campers, two boys and two girls, stand together smiling for a photo.
  • Large group photo of campers and staff in matching olive green shirts sitting and standing in front of a building.
  • A large group of campers and staff are gathered outside a building at Camp Juliena. Many are wearing pink shirts.
  • Group photo of campers and staff in purple Camp Juliena t-shirts, posing outdoors in front of a building.
  • Campers playing volleyball outdoors between two teepees. A sunny day with trees in the background.
  • Large group photo of campers and staff in light blue Camp Juliena shirts, posing outdoors in a wooded area. Some are seated on a bench.
  • Three people in a red canoe on a calm lake, paddling and enjoying a sunny day. Lush green trees line the shore.
  • Large group photo of campers and staff. They are wearing teal and white Camp Juliena shirts and sitting/standing on the grass.
  • A group of camp staff stand on a stage wearing matching tan shirts. One man in the center is signing to a crowd.
  • Campers and staff playing with a parachute in a wooded area at Camp Juliena
  • Group photo of campers and staff wearing pink Camp Juliena t-shirts, posing outdoors near picnic tables and trees.
  • Large group photo of campers and staff wearing yellow Camp Juliena shirts, posing outdoors near a lake and wooden bridge.
  • Large group photo of campers and staff at summer camp. Everyone is wearing white Camp Juliena shirts. They are posing on a wooden deck in front of camp buildings.
  • Large group photo of children and adults at Camp Juliena. They are wearing teal and tan t-shirts. A lake and woods are in the background.
  • People of all ages enjoy a sunny day swimming in a pool. Green trees line the background.
  • Large group of campers and staff wearing white Camp Juliena shirts, posing for a photo outdoors.
  • Campers participate in a tug-of-war competition on a grassy field. Two teams pull on a rope, with a bright orange cone nearby.
  • Large group of campers and staff participating in an outdoor activity on a grassy field.
  • A group of campers and staff playfully signing TIGER, with one adult holding a picture of a tiger.
  • Large group of campers of diverse ages and ethnicities stand in front of a firetruck, making the ILY sign. Many are wearing swimsuits
  • Two people canoeing on a calm lake, surrounded by lush green trees.
  • A group of campers and a staff are posing for a photo. They are all signing WOLF as the staff member holds a picture of a wolf.
  • A boy sits in a red canoe paddling down a calm river surrounded by lush green trees.
  • Campers playing tug-of-war outdoors on a grassy field.
  • A large group of campers and staff participate in a craft activity at Camp Juliena. They are sitting around a long table that is covered in paint.
  • A young man in an orange shirt holds a cupcake. He is standing in front of a projection screen.
  • A woman addresses a group of campers sitting on a blue tarp inside a building with several windows.
  • Three smiling campers, a boy and two girls, stand close together, arms around each other. They're outdoors on a paved area.
  • A group of campers and staff pose for a photo with a picture of a shark. They are holding their hands up to their foreheads to sign SHARK.
  • A group of campers and staff pose for a photo, signing EAGLE, as the staff members hold a picture of an eagle.
  • A group of kids playing a game outdoors on a grassy field. They are holding a long ribbon and running. Two orange cones are next to them.
Since 1992

History Of Camp Juliena

Learn about the history of our beloved Camp Juliena, founded in 1992!

Camp Juliena Founded, 1992

Eleanor Foshee and Pat Ford established Camp Juliena in 1992 as a way to promote meaningful social interaction among Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children. While supportive of mainstream education for students with hearing loss, both women felt strongly about giving these students the opportunity to socialize exclusively with their Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing peers.

Meeting an Important Need

When it was founded, Camp Juliena became the first summer program in Georgia for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children. Today, Camp Juliena continues to inspire hundreds of campers each year with positive Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing role models (counselors) and equip them with valuable leadership, communication and social skills.

A Lasting Legacy

Today

Camp Juliena Today

Through fun activities, campers form lasting friendships and acquire valuable leadership, team-building, social, and communication skills. Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Swimming, Movie Nights, Campfires, and more!

Scholarships

Support Camp Juliena

We believe that all Deaf and Hard of Hearing children deserve the opportunity to attend Camp Juliena and interact with other children like them.

In order to make this possible, we depend on donations to make our scholarship fund accessible to all children and families.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support future campers. GCDHH is a non-profit and depends on generous donations from members of our community.

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