Li’l Paws Camp

For Iowa families with deaf children who are 2-5 years old

FREE!

Friday & Saturday, June 12-13, 2026 | 12 p.m. Friday – 1 p.m. Saturday

Stoney Creek Hotel
5291 Stoney Creek Ct
Johnston, Iowa

Email stacey.morgan@iaedb.org with any questions.

This is a weekend for parents to learn strategies about raising and communicating with their children who are 2-5 years old and deaf or hard of hearing.

During this free weekend, parents will:

• Attend Des Moines Children’s Museum on Friday evening.
• Be assigned one room for lodging.
• Enjoy some free meals.
• Learn strategies to communicate with your child.
• Learn basic ASL vocabulary and know where to find ASL classes/lessons.
• Understand where to find outstanding resources to use with your child.
• Work with a Deaf mentor.
• Get your questions answered about raising a deaf child.
• Play with your child.
• Learn how to read a story to your child.
• Connect with other parents who have deaf children.
• Learn resources you can contact in the future.
• Gain confidence parenting your child.

SibShop is new this year, for hearing siblings (ages 5 to 10 years). SibShop provides a fun and supportive space, giving siblings a chance to talk about their experiences, meet other kids who understand their family life and have fun while sharing and connecting.
*Siblings that are 5 years old or younger will remain with their parent(s) throughout the weekend activities.

Hosted by Iowa School for the Deaf and Iowa’s Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program