The 2025 Deaf Youth Science Camp is a chance for Deaf/hard-of-hearing young people (aged 12-17 years old) to participate in an immersive science experience.
At the camp, participants will do hands-on science activities, go on tours of different science facilities, and meet Deaf STEM professionals. The camp is also an opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills as well as enhance friendship networks.
This camp is hosted by Deaf Youth Australia and ANSTO.
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Join us for an awesome science experience
When: Thursday 7 August - Saturday 9 August, 2025
Where: ANSTO, New Illawarra Rd, Lucas Heights
Registration fee: $200
Enquiries: Bridget Murphy, Camp Coordinator (bridgetm@ansto.gov.au or 0403 965 403 (voice call and SMS)
Information session (Zoom): Monday 14 April, 7.30pm-8.30pm (AEST) - Join the Zoom session (Meeting ID: 731 8053 6287, Passcode: 8P5xQD
Not sure if this camp is for you?
Are you Deaf or hard-of-hearing? Are you between 12-17 years old? Then this is for you!
Think science is hard?
Don't worry! This camp isn't like school. We're going to make science hands-on and fun!
Don't know Auslan? Not a confident signer?
We'll have interpreters here to make sure everyone is included.
Important dates
Registrations open: Monday 31 March 2025
Information session (Zoom) for interested applicants: Monday 14 April, 7.30pm AEDT - Join the Zoom session (Meeting ID: 731 8053 6287, Passcode: 8P5xQD)
Registrations close: Friday 13 June 2025
Participants confirmed: Monday 23 June 2025
Information session for confirmed participants: Tuesday 8 July, 7.30pm AEDT
Auslan Science Education Initiative
We are a team of three STEM educators who aim to make science visual and fun for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
in 2024, we visited more than 150 students at 12 schools, bringing hands-on science activities into classrooms. Our Deaf educators are able to teach students directly in Auslan, and we provide interpreters to ensure access for hard-of-hearing students as well.
We also coordinate public science events, giving Deaf STEM professionals a platform to present their work and expertise to the Deaf community.
Photo: STEM Educators Christopher Makin, David Parker and Bridget Murphy