The UBM at Deaf Camp 2019

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dhaverstick

Discussion Starter · Jul 31, 2019

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The 18th annual Outdoor Skills Camp for Hard of Hearing Children and their Families (Deaf Camp) was held last weekend at the H Roe Bartle Boy Scout Ranch near Iconium, MO and, as always, the United Bowhunters of Missouri gang was there to run the archery range. When we left camp last year, we thought it might be the last one due to funding issues but several folks and organizations came through with donations and camp was on for 2019. The UBM donated $2100 to the cause - money that came directly from its members. It's a good feeling to be part of such an organization.

Many balloons were popped, many fake animals were skewered, and a lot of fun was had by all. This is one event that we never have a shortage of volunteers! It's also very gratifying when the kids come up to you and tell you that archery is their favorite activity to do.

Darren

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rat

· #2 · Jul 31, 2019

Pretty cool Darren.

If I may ask, what is the primary challenge working with kids that have this type of disability (at the risk of some smart-alek telling me they cant hear)?

Pastor

· #3 · Jul 31, 2019

Excellent sir

rat

· #4 · Jul 31, 2019

Pastor said:
Excellent sir

Is there a familiar face in there that I recognize Pastor?

Dafish

· #5 · Jul 31, 2019

Looks like they had fun

dhaverstick

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 31, 2019

rat said:
Pretty cool Darren.

If I may ask, what is the primary challenge working with kids that have this type of disability (at the risk of some smart-alek telling me they cant hear)?

Paul, rarely do we get a kid who is completely deaf and cannot read lips. Most have cochlear implants. The challenge is like that with any kid; getting them to focus on the task at hand and accept instruction. We have a few that are disabled in other ways so we help them hold the bow and draw it. We also do that for the little bitty kids. During the course of the weekend we will always have a couple children who are 3-5 years of age.

Darren

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Dafish

· #7 · Jul 31, 2019

dhaverstick said:
Paul, rarely do we get a kid who is completely deaf and cannot read lips. Most have cochlear implants. The challenge is like that with any kid; getting them to focus on the task at hand and accept instruction. We have a few that are disabled in other ways so we help them hold the bow and draw it. We also do that for the little bitty kids. During the course of the weekend we will always have a couple children who are 3-5 years of age.

Darren

I wear a Cochlear implant and my wife says I cannot accept instructions either...

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huntinmo

· #8 · Aug 1, 2019

:tup::tup::tup:

henry

· #9 · Aug 1, 2019

Excellent as always Darren. You guys do good work

KChunter

· #10 · Aug 1, 2019

Good thing you’re doing there

Pastor

· #11 · Aug 1, 2019

rat said:
Is there a familiar face in there that I recognize Pastor?

No one from our bunch but I would have loved to been there

rat

· #12 · Aug 1, 2019

Pastor said:
No one from our bunch but I would have loved to been there

The second to last picture resembles your boy I thought.

Pastor

· #13 · Aug 1, 2019

I thought the same thing

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Mailman

· #14 · Aug 1, 2019

It doesn't seem to matter what your challenge is Darren you always make it fun for all involved.

Good Job!

dhaverstick

Discussion Starter · #15 · Aug 1, 2019

Rat and Pastor, the boy you are referring to is one of my favorite kids, Jacob "Killzone" Ingrham. I've known Jacob and his sister, Jordan, since they first started coming to this camp many years ago. That first year, Jacob asked what the outline was on the sides of the 3D targets. We told him that was called the "kill zone" because if you put an arrow in that area on a live animal it would be mortally wounded. For the rest of the day, every time Jacob put an arrow inside that area he would holler, "I got him right in the kill zone!" From then on he was known as Killzone. It's a nickname he wears proudly.

Darren

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rat

· #16 · Aug 1, 2019

Thats pretty neat Darren.

Bootheel Boy

· #17 · Aug 1, 2019

My Dad had hearing problems that eventually lead to him going deaf. I guess due to that I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the hearing impaired. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Hopefully those young men and women will use that event as a stepping stone to keep trying new things and meeting new people. Having a hearing impairment can be a way bigger issue than just not being able to hear. Having trouble communicating with others can lead to them isolating themselves and not want to try new things. That’s a loss for us all. I know my life is better due to the people I have met.

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