Interested in learning sign language to converse with deaf people? You’ve come to the right place!
ASL Instruction hosted by the Bob Rumball Foundation for the Deaf provides the highest quality of education and cultural immersion.
We take a unique no-voice teaching approach for all our classes. A no-voice approach taught by our certified Deaf instructors provides an accelerated learning experience not found anywhere else. Our education also goes beyond the classroom, and into immersive cultural experiences. We’ve designed one of a kind immersions like ASL Camp for you to practice what you’ve learned, and experience deaf culture.
We offer a range of programs to meet your needs. We offer virtual classes, classes in person at the Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf located in Toronto, and ASL Immersion Camp and Weekend Retreats at the Deaf Camp in Parry Sound.
Come check out all the programs we offer to help pick the right one for your needs.
The schedule and requirements for each class offered can be found below.
Please contact Lisa Faria for more information at lfaria@bobrumball.org.
Classes are offered online for hearing individuals from GRADE NINE and up. A variety of course times and levels are offered over 4 semesters during the year (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall). ASL Instructors are certified to teach using the Signing Naturally Curriculum.
If you are interested in our program, please register here for the online classes.
Click here to download a schedule in PDF format for Spring 2024
Our annual Summer Immersion Camp is for adults 18 years of age and older. No talking is permitted as participants are completely immersed in American Sign Language. Camp runs at the Ontario Camp of the Deaf in Parry Sound. Fees include 6 nights and 7 days accommodation, meals, two classes per day and a variety of recreational activities. Individuals are able to complete one level of the Signing Naturally Curriculum.
Click here to download information form in pdf format for Summer Camp 2024
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Twice per year, we operate a weekend retreat at the Ontario Camp of the Deaf in Parry Sound. These 2 nights and 3 days include accommodation, meals, workshops and activities. This is an ASL immersion environment for adults ages 18 and up.
If you are interested in our program, please register here
Click here to download information form in pdf format for Spring Retreat 2024
Complete a Signing Naturally Level in just one week by attending one of the summer ASL Immersion weeks. Levels ASL 1A to 1D are offered during the day at the Bob Rumball Centre in Toronto and are for individuals in Grade 9 and up.
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