7 Million Campaign
The 7 Million Campaign is a transformational investment in the place where Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and KODA/Coda lives are shaped, strengthened, and uplifted — steady as the pines, bright as the lake at sunrise.
Campaign Goal
$7,000,000
by the end of the campaign
Projects
7
new & preserved
Years of Legacy
45
founded 1981
Adirondack Acres
20+
on Fourth Lake
01 — What is the 7 Million Campaign
Camp Mark Seven is not merely a place — it is a feeling. A breath of belonging carried on the breeze across Fourth Lake. A sanctuary where Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Coda/KODA individuals step into a world shaped by their language, their culture, and their lived experiences — and finally feel at home.
From the beginning, Father Tom Coughlin, a Deaf priest, dreamed of a place like this: a refuge woven from Deaf culture, community, spirituality, and the quiet strength of the Adirondacks. His vision took root in these forests in 1981, grew in the hearts of campers, and continues to live in every shared story.
Grounded in a spirit of connection and belonging, CM7 welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs — a place where Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Coda/KODA individuals come together to connect, grow, and belong.
The $7 Million Campaign is the next chapter — a transformational renewal of the spaces that hold our stories, an expansion of the places where community grows, and a commitment to ensuring that the heart of CM7 beats strong for generations to come.
02 — Where your gift goes
Six new spaces and one century-old lodge. Every dollar revitalizes key spaces and creates new, inclusive environments that will serve Deaf and KODA/Coda campers for generations to come.
01
New Construction
An open-air embrace above Fourth Lake — a place where community gathers in the language of hands and hearts.
Positioned to capture stunning lakefront views, the Pavilion Overlook features an inviting timber design that blends with the Adirondack landscape. It will accommodate parent programs, CM7 activities, and social events — fostering inclusion and unity among campers, staff, alumni, and visitors.
Projected
$300 – $450K
50% Completion Progress
02
New Construction
A sanctuary of stillness where light, spirit, and nature meet in a peaceful harmony among whimsical pines.
A 1,072-square-foot hexagon-shaped chapel inspired by monastic architecture and Deaf space principles. Built on bedrock for long-term stability, with west-facing windows that fill the sanctuary with warm natural light — seating roughly fifty people for prayer, meditation, and community gathering.
Projected
$200 – $450K
50% Completion Progress
03
New Construction
A warm, welcoming gateway, a first embrace for every guest who steps onto this cherished ground.
The Visitors Center will serve as a year-round check-in facility for all guests, creating a secure, welcoming entry onto campgrounds. The attached Staff Residence Hall provides lodging for support staff, freeing beds in the Mohawk Lodge for more campers.
Projected
TBD
50% Completion Progress
04
New Construction
Down by the water’s edge, where adventures begin and the lake carries laughter afar.
A lakeside structure designed to support CM7’s expanding waterfront programs. The Boat Shed provides safe, organized storage for kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and essential waterfront equipment, creating a more efficient and accessible experience for all campers.
Projected
$195K
90% Completion Progress
05
Renovation
Restored, welcoming lodging for the staff, volunteers, and guests who help CM7 thrive.
The Hilltop House restoration completes a dedicated lodging space that houses the people doing the essential work of camp, the volunteers, instructors, and guests whose presence makes every summer possible.
Projected
$225K
90% Completion Progress
06
New Expansion
A guardian of tools, care, and craftsmanship helping CM7 flourish through every season to come.
A 1,575-square-foot expansion of the existing maintenance building. Centralizes tools, vehicles, and equipment to ensure efficient maintenance of camp facilities year-round, while protecting critical equipment from weather and wear.
Projected
TBD
50% Completion Progress
07
Historic Preservation
Standing proudly for over a century, the beating heart of Camp Mark 7.
The historic Mohawk Lodge remains the heart of CM7. Planned renovations will preserve its Adirondack charm while updating essential systems, improving safety, accessibility, and comfort for generations of Deaf and KODA/Coda campers yet to come.
Projected
$200K
50% Completion Progress
03 — Why it matters
From the beginning, Camp Mark Seven has been more than just a camp — it’s a home where friendships take root, confidence grows, and Deaf culture is not just embraced. It’s lived.
Your generosity carries that vision forward. Because of you, the legacy of CM7 continues — steady as the pines, bright as the lake at sunrise.
Campers each summer
100 +
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and KODA/Coda youth from across the country find belonging here.
Of Deaf community
45 yrs
Founded by Father Tom Coughlin in 1981 on the shores of Fourth Lake.
Going to the mission
100 %
Every gift directly supports campers, campus, and Deaf cultural programming.
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