University of Iowa Summer Program for Youth Who Stutter Or Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in an Inclusive, Nurturing Environment (UI-SHINE)
Jul 28, 2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center,
250 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
WHO: Youth ages 7-17 who stutter or are Deaf/hard of hearing. Enrollment may be limited to ensure active group participation and enriching experiences. Campers will be led by graduate student clinicians who will be supervised by licensed speech-language pathologists who specialize in stuttering and aural (re)habilitation.
WHEN: Monday 7/28/25 - Thursday 7/31/25, 9 am - 4 pm each day
WHERE: Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center
WHAT: Daily individual and group therapy experiences are designed to help campers explore self-advocacy and communication skills, build awareness of their own unique way of communicating, develop confidence in communicating and explaining their diagnosis, and connect with others who have similar challenges.
OVERNIGHT: Overnight option is available, if enough campers would like to stay overnight. Campers will stay in the University of Iowa dorms. Overnight option adds approximately $350 for three nights. If overnight cost is a barrier, please contact us.
COST: Through generous donations, our 2025 program is being offered at no cost for campers.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at