TigerSharks

There are sessions for deaf and hard-of-hearing middle and high school students interested in science technology engineering and math (STEM). Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf is partnering with SEACAMP to provide this program, which includes a variety of daytime and evening activities, such as snorkeling, shark labs, astronomy nights, climbing walls, and more.

TigerSharks flyer

TigerSharks is for middle and high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students should have strong academic skills and an interest in STEM topics and marine biology.

TigerSharks will be held at SeaCAMP in San Diego, California. Arrival time at the site is between 5pm-6pm. For those who are driving you can drop your child off at the campsite. For those flying, arrival will be into the San Diego International airport where SEACAMP staff along with a member of the RIT/NTID staff will meet and transport you to their facility.  

Map to SEACAMP San Diego facility

On arrival day, during the program, students will share a room with other program participants at SEACAMP facilities. Meals will be provided at the cafeteria for the duration of the program. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions prior to the program.

All TigerSharks activities are conducted by a team of NTID staff, SEACAMP staff, and chaperones. All students will be under staff supervision for the duration of the program.

Unsure what to bring to this program? SEACAMP has a packing list for your convenience: 

SEACAMP San Diego Packing List

For more information about program dates and location, contact Yvette Chirenje at yacnsl@rit.edu.

To be eligible to participate in TigerSharks, students must:

• Be deaf or hard-of-hearing
• Attend and participate in all activities and discussions
• Middle school session: For students entering 6^th, 7^th, or 8^th grade in fall 2024
• High school session: For students entering 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade in fall 2024

Rules & Policies While at SEACAMP:

SEACAMP Policies

To register for TigerSharks, fill out an application online at the link below:

Register Now!

Application Process

For us to consider your application, you need to submit the application along with two required documents below: 

• An official copy of your school transcript 
• A copy of your unaided audiogram (results without hearing aid or cochlear implant)

When you register, you also need to submit the following forms along with your registration:

• SEACAMP Health Information form
• SEACAMP Participation/Release form
• SEACAMP Immunization form 
• SEACAMP Transportation Plan
• RIT talent release form

Mail all required documents to:

Rochester Institute of Technology
Tiger Sharks Program
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, New York 14623-5604

or FAX documents to 585-475-2696.

Thank you for choosing to register for TigerSharks at SEACAMP! We look forward to an exciting marine biology adventure with our students.
 
Visit the SEACAMP Website for more information.
 
If you have any questions about the TigerSharks program, please contact us at ntidoutreach@rit.edu or call us at 585-286-4562 (videophone) or 585-475-7695 (voice).