Why a Deaf Scout Sub-Camp?
The aim of this sub-camp will be to promote scouting for deaf children and make other scouts aware of the needs of deaf scouts. We, the Leaders involved in the 191st feel strongly that there should be a sub-camp specifically for deaf Scouters, having attended camps run by ‘hearing’ scouts over the past 9 years we feel that there is a huge benefit to be gained from a deaf sub-camp. Deaf children have specific communication needs which can only be met by deaf adults with a full clear working knowledge and understanding of sign-language and the other communication needs associated with working with deaf children and adults. Deaf Scouters will be involved in the planning and implementation process from the very beginning. The 191st do not wish any special provisions to be made, other than the recognition of their communication needs, leading to certain specific events suitable for deaf scouts e.g. special ‘campfires’. Benefits It is felt by the 191st that such a sub-camp would promote the
