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Youth Programs
Financial Wizards Camp
unlock the secrets of the stock market
Financial Wizards Bootcamp returns for another summer! Financial Wizards is a week-long summer program for deaf or hard-of-hearing students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. The program aims to enhance their financial literacy skills and provides an opportunity to explore various careers in finance and administration.
Financial Wizards is the result of a partnership between CSD Learns and the SIFMA Foundation. The SIFMA Foundation is renowned for its commitment to delivering outstanding financial literacy programs, while CSD Learns brings a unique and effective bicultural and bilingual pedagogical approach to the table. Together, we strive to enhance economic opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth in K-12 education settings.
Experience what it is like to be a student on the Gallaudet University campus.
Enhance knowledge in business and finance and meet with peers that share the same passion.
Explore diverse careers in finance and administration, including roles such as corporate finance, accountant, financial analyst, and investment banking.
Use state of the art lab equipment to engage in a stock market app and solve fun challenges.
Meet with successful deaf and hard of hearing professionals and faculty members working in science, technology, and mathematics and learn how they prepared for their career successes.
Participate in outdoor activities to develop leadership, teamwork, self-confidence, and communication skills.
Attend fun and educational field trips to explore Washington, D.C.: attractions include the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and many other world-famous sights.
Ride until you drop at Six Flags where one of America’s best amusement parks awaits you.
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:
You will need to submit an application online. Once you’ve completed the application, we will contact you if any further information is needed.
Upon acceptance, you will receive login access to our portal, in which you will be able to make your payment and access important forms that we will need you to fill out, such as medical forms, transportation forms, participant agreements, and more.
You will also receive a participant handbook with details on program preparation.
Although the program fee is FREE, all forms must be completed by May 1st.
There is no registration fee as the program is fully funded by CSD Learns and SIFMA Foundation. Instead, you could ask your VR counselor for assistance in paying for your transportation to/from D.C. You may use this justification letter with your VR counselor. Please contact us if you need further assistance obtaining the VR support.
Your summer dream unleashed! Here’s how to prepare.
Yes. If your child is traveling alone, we will provide transportation to and from the airport for those using Reagan National Airport (DCA). You will need to make other arrangements if using Washington Dulles (IAD) or Baltimore-Washington International (BWI). Our Youth Programs staff will meet your child at the baggage claim upon arrival and accompany them to the ticketing area when departing. Additional details are in the Camper Handbook.
The program fee covers program classes, workshops, activities, housing, meals, transportation, outings, recreation fees and a camp T-shirt. We do not cover airfare or travel costs to and from Washington, D.C.
Residence Life may provide visitors housing. The Kellogg Conference Hotel is available on campus. Kellogg Conference Hotel’s reservation number is (202) 651-6000.
Yes. We accept payment plans in installments. A minimum $100 deposit needs to be made immediately in order to secure your child’s spot. Full payment is due within about a month in order to guarantee your child’s spot in their program of choice. We will send an email to update you on the status of processed payments as well. Alternative payment plans may be discussed.
Yes, we do offer scholarship opportunities to summer camp participants. In order to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to email us a letter explaining why you should receive the scholarship as well as a copy of your recent tax forms. We provide scholarships only to deaf and hard-hearing students. If you would like to request a scholarship, please email us.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) support varies by state. Many of our campers have received financial assistance from their VR counselors for our Discover College and Careers camp. We encourage you to use the justification letter with your VR counselor. Please contact us if you need further assistance obtaining VR support.
Camp acceptance is on a rolling basis, and spots fill up quickly, so the sooner we receive your application, the better. Registration forms and payment are both due on May 1st.
Yes, for snacks in the evenings and for off-campus events such as the Six Flags outing. Campers will also be able to purchase snacks and Gallaudet attire at the campus bookstore.
Gallaudet University, the world’s only four-year liberal arts university serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students, serves as the educational, social, and political engine of Deaf America. The duty of the university to foster disagreement, debate, and civic engagement is embedded in its role as a higher education institution.
Summer Youth Camps
Edward Miner Gallaudet Memorial Building #112 & #111