Dear Families and guardians,

"My daughter has been attending this camp for eight years now. I'm so glad to have found this place for her to be a part of the deaf community!" ~ Amy

Thank you for considering Camp Taloali as a summer camp for your deaf, hard of hearing or  deaf-blind child, as well as those children from families with deaf members, and emerging signers. As parents, we understand how important it is to know that your child is safe while away from home. It's Camp Taloali's primary concern that our campers are in a safe environment at all times; physical, emotionally, and mentally.

Our priority is to ensure campers, deaf and hearing alike, feel safe during their stay at Camp Taloali. We host campers from various ethnicity, socioeconomic groups, and religious backgrounds. We are inclusive of campers who communicate in American Sign Language and/or through other communication systems. 

The Camp Taloali Administration Team is made up of licensed educators by profession and we train our staff to accommodate each camper with one goal in mind: each camper deserves a fun and educational experience at Camp Taloali.

Please consider these things when looking at Camp Taloali and other camps for your kids:

1. Camp Taloali is a member of the American Camp Association and has access to information and standards to keep the camp up to date with the latest issues, products, policies and procedures for keeping camps running competently.

2. Each year Camp Taloali is inspected by local government agencies for health and fire safety.

3. Camp Taloali is located 2.7 miles (3 minutes) from the Santiam Hospital which is equipped for emergency services. Ambulance service is a couple minutes from camp. Each year the emergency services team is invited up to camp to establish our protocols.

4. During camp sessions there is a certified first responder on staff, along with other staff that are CPR and First Aid certified.

5. Our staff undergoes a 5 day comprehensive training program which includes:

   • Emergency response plan

   • Missing Persons

   • Emergency procedures

   • Safety

   • First Aid

   • CPR

   • Staff Training Certifies competencies in:

     • Youth growth and development

     • Learning environment

     • Program planning

     • Observation, assessment and evaluation

     • Professionalism and leadership

     • Health and wellness

     • Cultural competence

     • Families and community connections

6. We are a relational based camp and by such our staff are chosen for their desire and passion to spend time with kids and see them grow in confidence, esteem and respect. Our recruitment takes us across America looking for individuals to fill this need.

7. All staff and volunteers clear a police, sex offender, and child abuse check.

Once again, thank you for considering our camp. We look forward to the opportunity to be part of your child’s life. If you have any further comments or questions feel free to contact our camp office.

Sincerely,