National Association of the Deaf

Submitted by NAD at WFD on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 13:42

Experience an action-packed journey of nonstop learning and personal enrichment. Empower yourself and others. Explore South Africa. Represent the United States of America! The National Association of the Deaf and Deaf Youth USA are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the fifth World Federation of the Deaf Youth Section (WFDYS) Youth Camp in Durban, South Africa, from July 6-14, 2011.

The Youth Camp will take place at the Karridene Protea Holiday Resort, located 20 minutes south of Durban, South Africa where the XVI World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf will take place from July 18-24, 2011. The Camp offers a life-changing cultural exchange and leadership program for young deaf and hard of hearing individuals from countries all over the world. The Camp brings young individuals together to share ideas, build essential leadership tools, and explore all possibilities for personal and professional development. For further information about the Camp, please visit, www.wfd2011.com/wfdys/.

The NAD and DYUSA seeks applicants to represent the United States at the WFDYS Youth Camp. Click here to download the WFD Youth Camp application. The application deadline is April 24, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact NAD Youth Programs using our contact form at http://nad.org/forms/contact-nad (select "Youth Leadership").