Family Social Events
Family events are scheduled throughout the year, offering fun and camaraderie across age groups.
Here’s some examples of what we get up to:
- Inflatable World
- Joint picnic with Auckland Deaf Society
- Rock climbing
- NZSL art workshop
- Bowling
- Trip to the swimming pools
- Jump
- Tip Top factory tours
- Interactive exhibition talks at the museum
Find out about forthcoming whole family events!
“My Daughter did a lot of growing over the weekend and she has increased her sense of identity”– Gemma Thompson
“Camp still tops one of our favourite family activities ever!” – Renne Bevan
“I had a great time, as a non-signer it made me set a goal to be able to have a conversation in sign by next camp” – Richard Hunt
Family Camp
Every 2 years, we hold a Family Camp which is the highlight for many children and adults too! Camp usually starts on Friday night, and finishes on Sunday afternoon.
Camp is an amazing opportunity to:
- Meet and share your experiences with others
- Make new friends, and benefit from their support
- Try out some awesome new activities
- Develop your sign language skills, and get to know Deaf Community members
- Have fun!
The last camp was held from 21st to 23rd February 2025 at The Y Camp Adair, Hunua
The Committee have already started to plan the next camp which will be in 2027.
Check out more APODC events below!
C2 Cookery – Session 2 POSTPONED
2 sessions for Deaf youth, 10yrs & up. Sunday 9th August (Main), and Sunday 16th August (sweet treats!), 1:00-2:30pm. Youth will learn some
A FREE day at Auckland Zoo for APODC member families!
We want to wish all APODC family and whānau the best Christmas ever so we are offering our members Zoo tickets so that
