Sunday, July 19, 2026
3:00 - 5:00 Children check in and unload luggage
5:00 - 6:00 Dinner in VC
6:00-7:00pm Welcome Presentation
7:00 - 7:45 Ice Breaker Activity
9:00-10:00pm Wind Down/Lights Out
Monday, July 20, 2026
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:10
Pledge at the flagpole
9:15 -11:15 Michael Depick and
Kid Black True Colors Workshop @VC
11:20 -11:55 Free Time
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 Waterfront
3:00 - 4:30 Athinen: Deaf Cowboy Show and Tell
5:00 - 5:45 Dinner
6:00 - 7:00 Art with Julie
7:05 - 8:05 Drama with Benjamin
8:15 - 8:45 Tie-Dye T-Shirt
8:45 - 9:30 Bonfire
9:30 - 10:00 Wind Down/Lights Out
Tuesday, July 21th
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:10
Pledge at the flagpole
9:15 -11:15 Dalton Budget Workshop
11:20 -11:55 Free Time
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 Waterfront
3:00 - 4:45 Team Building Adventures
5:00 - 6:00 Dinner
6:15 - 7:15 Art With Julie
7:20 - 8:20 Drama with Benjamin
8:30 - 9:30 Nail & String Art
9:30 - 10:00 Wind Down/Lights Out
Wednesday, July 22th
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:10
Pledge at the flagpole
9:15 -11:15 Games!
11:20 -11:55 Free Time
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 Waterfront
3:00 - 3:15 Pick up T-Shirt and Group
Picture
3:20 - 4:45 Junglympic
5:00 - 6:00 Dinner
6:15 - 7:45 Theater performance Night
7:45
Go to Town & get Ice
Cream!
9:30 - 10:00 Wind Down/Lights Out
Thursday, July 23rd
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Packing & T-Shirt Signing
10:00 -12:00 Goodbyes and Departures
Have a Safe Trip!!!
Registration for this schedule starts on 01/12/2026 and ends on 07/20/2026
Participants must be 8 years and 5 months to 17 years old when the program starts.
The Holley Family Village is excited to bring back Youth Week—a four-night residential experience designed for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing youth, as well as hearing youth with Deaf parents or hearing youth with Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing siblings.
Youth Week provides a fun, supportive, and communication-accessible environment where participants build confidence, develop independence, and create lasting friendships with peers who share similar life experiences.
Throughout the week, youth will participate in engaging workshops focused on topics such as Deaf identity, teamwork, communication, leadership, budgeting and money management, and other age-appropriate life skills. Recreational activities including waterfront swimming, adventure course, arts and crafts, drama, evening games, and other group activities provide opportunities for fun, personal growth, and connection.
Our trained staff supervise participants throughout the entire program and are certified in CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, and emergency response to help ensure a safe and welcoming experience for every child.
Who Can Attend?
Youth ages 9–17 who are:
Deaf
DeafBlind
Hard of Hearing
Hearing youth with Deaf parents
Hearing youth with Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing siblings
Dates
July 19–23, 2026
Arrival
Sunday, July 19, between 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Departure
Thursday, July 23, between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location
Holley Family Village
1142 DeSales Drive
Brooklyn, MI 49230
Program Fee
$200 per participant
Please contact The Holley Institute if you have any questions.