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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 3 large cabins that hold a maximum of 50 campers in each cabin. The cabins at Camp are large, climate controlled, and wheelchair accessible. Spaces in the medical cabin are available for CAMPers who need 24 hour medical care, dependent on sessions. We have a recreation/dining hall, outdoor basketball courts, nature center, arts and crafts area, archery area, night activity pavilion, music recreation and paint ball areas. We have a newly completed Aquatic Center with a splash pad, pool, warm water pool and lazy river. Each water feature along with the pool house is 100% accessible to all Campers. Bordering on the Guadalupe allows for canoeing activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The idea for Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) began when a group of Air Force physicians realized how important a camping experience could be to their pediatric patients with special needs. Founded in 1979, CAMP was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1980. In 1988 CAMP purchased a campground on the Guadalupe River in Center Point, Texas, and became accredited by the American Camp Association in 1992.

Head nurse, Executive Camp Director and Camp Director certified as Red Cross First Aid/CPR Instructors. Director of Family Support Program and Assistant Camp Director are certified in First Aid and CPR training. Camp Director is Certified Pool operator including updates for waterpark management. Camp Director and Summer Executive Chef are certified Food Service Managers. Head nurse is an official facilitator of the Dept. of Human Services, Office of Minority Health, Culturally Competent Nursing Care CNE Program-a nine hour course that encourages cultural sensitivity, overcoming cultural conflicts and linguistic competency.

Executive Camp Director is a Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Senior Level Instructor with advanced Autism Spectrum Disorders Instructor certification. CAMP passed the Texas State Health Inspection with 0 deficiencies. Passed the Baptist Child and family Service (BFCS) Emergency Shelter Inspection and is a recommended shelter provider for BFCS Special Needs Emergency Shelter Operations for the State of Texas. CAMP achieved full 3-year accreditation from the American Camp Association based on its Summer 2013 accreditation visit.

CAMP does its best to ensure that no one is ever turned away based on the severity of their disability or inability of the family to pay.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp provides a thorough orientation and continuous training for the program. Volunteers will be trained on how to work with individuals who have special needs - to include child development, hygiene and personal care, behavior management, medical diagnoses, and CAMP policies and procedures. Training is mandatory for all new and returning volunteers. Volunteers can earn up to 99 service hours per session.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The cost of summer camp is $1500 per session. CAMP offers the Scholarship Tier option to any families whose CAMPer does not receive agency funding and cannot pay the full cost. The Scholarship Tier costs are offered based on family income; the family’s 2013 IRS1040 and supporting W-2's must be submitted to qualify for this payment option.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): January 16-18 2015. Children with cancer who also have some other condition or disability.

Date TBD 2 weekend retreats for people who have experienced a traumatic injury.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Respite Weekend Camps: Respite Weekend Camp is a monthly program during non-summer months at our Center Point, Texas location. Children and adults, aged 5 to 40 years, have the opportunity to enjoy recreational camp activities specifically designed with their special needs in mind. Families must enroll in the Respite Club to participate in the event. This program is housed at our Camp CAMP facility at 515 Skyline Drive in Center Point, TX 78010.

Parents Night Out (PNO): Parents Night Out (PNO) is a childcare and enrichment activity program for current Respite Club members aged 6 months to 13 years. PNO is free of charge on scheduled Friday nights and is available for children with developmental disabilities and their siblings. Families must enroll in the Respite Club to participate in the event. This program is housed at CAMP’s Executive Offices at the Boorda Center on Lackland Air Force Base (LAFB) in San Antonio, TX 78227.

Teen and Adult Day Adventure (TADA): Teen and Adult Day Adventure (TADA) is a supervised social program in the Greater San Antonio community for teens and adults, aged 14-40. Activities can include dinner, movies, sporting events, SA rodeo, and concerts. Families must enroll in the Respite Club to participate in the event. The cost of the event is the responsibility of the participant.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camping sessions run from May 24- August 7. Please see the website for specific information on each camping session.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Volunteer applications will be available on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campcamp.org by February 1, 2015

CAMP FACILITIES: HCF is a very unique horseback riding facility. Our rustic bunk house, good cooking, big swimming pool and lots of horseback riding is super fun for the overnight campers. Our Day camps are great for ages 5-15 year old boys and girls and the kids will learn an abundance about horses and their care along with visiting the petting zoo and the swimming pool. trail rides in the hill country are also a fun activity for a summer day.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Do you want your child to spend their summer outdoors? Learning to ride and care for the horse? Playing with and grooming a mini horse, donkey, goat, cow, or maybe a rabbit or baby chicken? Splash around in our beautiful in-ground swimming pool surrounded by giant oak trees? Hang out with his/her friends under the shade of a big elm tree, listening to the chickens pluck while eating their sack lunch or maybe painting a picture for dad or making a necklace for mom? Show what all they have learned on the special parents' day at the end of each week? Well then this camp is for your child!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Many of campers with leadership and dependable qualities become counselors at our very cool horseback riding and equestrian camps

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Hunters Chase Farms also offers a fabulous after school horseback riding program along with many other great horse related opportunities. HCF offers an off campus athletic program for students are serious about the equestrian sport. These students leave school an hour early to come to the stables to work out with their horse 15 hours a week . They also are part of the HCF Show Team who attend "AA", "A", "B" USEF rated competitions along with local unrated horse shows. The HCF after school program consists of group lessons for students ages 5 and up .

We have lessons for the very beginner students up to the most advanced riders in our Olympic level athletic program above. HCF also offers lessons on the trail ride to regular students along with tourists who come to the Wimberley area. We have over 100 acres to ride on and you will love your lesson with Casey riding through the Texas Hill Country The HCF boarding facility is open to students who have their own horses. Our barns are big and airy and our boarding includes turn out as much as possible and our horses are quite happy. HCF also has a variety of sale horses and ponies. We specialize in good minded safe horses for pleasure and the show ring.

We we are also home to the Texas State Equestrian team !!

OTHER CAMP INFO: HCF also offers a fabulous after school riding program and a TEA approved off campus Olympic level training athletics program. HCF also has a very competitive show team of horse and rider pairs. Custom children's Birthday parties and lessons on the trail are available at HCF as well. We are also home of the Texas State Equestrian Team. GO Bobcats!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website for details, dates and costs at Our Camp Website Link: www.HuntersChaseFarms.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Natural stone cabins, swimming pool, newly resurfaced tennis courts, baseball/softball field, soccer and football field, dining hall, 2 large gyms, acres of Guadalupe river-front, rustic amphitheater and outdoor chapel.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camps Rio Vista for boys and Sierra Vista for girls offer over 40 exciting and challenging activities that campers choose from. Every camper gets to choose 8 or 9 activities depending on the term that make up their personalized schedule. This allows each camper to focus on the activities and skills he/she is most interested in developing. Horseback Riding and Swimming classes are assigned according to skill level and some sports are also divided by age and skill level. We want campers to learn skills, and have fun in a safe supervised environment while interacting with other campers and staff. Classes are approximately one hour and campers will participate in two or three activities in the mornings depending on the term and two in the afternoons, alternating four or five on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and another four or five on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our 17 year olds who are too old to be a camper but not yet counselor age have the opportunity to join the C.I.T. Program where they will learn leadership skills, teaching ideas, and have a great time transitioning into counselors.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have two Family Weekends every April and would love for you to come! Activities include Ropes and Rappelling, Canoe/Kayak, Team Sports, Camp Fires, Vespers, Team Building Games, and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our 2018 Camping days run from June 3rd to July 28th, with several term options. Please visit our website for details and pricing at: Our Camp Website Link: www.vistacamps.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Vista Camps is seeking a select group of college-age men and women who are looking to make a positive impact in a child’s life. We want counselors who are high energy, creative people who love children and will provide excellent instruction and leadership.

If you are ready for an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling job this summer, and you want to help kids venture out and experience new adventures, look no further than Vista Camps. We offer a competitive counselor salary and have a high number of returning counselors each year.

Would you like to contact us directly?

Give us a call at 830-367-5353 or Email us at: Beth Rumbo, Sierra Vista Director – bethr[AT]vistacamps.com OR Nathan Henry, Rio Vista Director – nathanh[AT]vistacamps.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 25 - July 23, 2016

CAMP FACILITIES: Boasting two swimming pools, a new dining hall complex, a new covered equestrian center, new cabins, as well as a challenge course complete with a zip line, it is no wonder this camp continues to be a premier location for summer campers and year-round activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Traditional Overnight Camp Boys and Girls ages 6-16 Special programs include: Inclusion program for campers with mild physical and mental disabilities. Counselor-in-Training program for campers in grades 11 and 12. El Tesoro de la Vida Grief Camp weeklong overnight camp for children that have experienced the death of a loved one. Day Camp - Summer and Spring Break, Family Camp Weekends, Outdoor Education for school groups, Groups and Retreat rentals for organizations

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor-in-Training program for campers in grades 11 and 12.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp scholarships are available through an application process that is open Sept-Feb for the following summer season.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp Weekend is held in February and October each year. Learn more at Our Camp Website Link: www.CampFireFW.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Texas Outdoor Education Center

OTHER CAMP INFO: El Tesoro is accredited by the American Camp Association.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See Our Camp Website Link: www.CampFireFW.org for current session dates and pricing

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
See Our Camp Website Link: www.CampFireFW.org for job listings

CAMP FACILITIES: We have an outdoor pool with two 100-foot water slides, a lazy river, shaded basketball courts, tennis courts, a full-size football field, a full-length Go-Kart track, an eight-room, a petting zoo, two story fine arts facility built in 2019, a six-sided rock wall with zip-line, swim bay with inflatable water elements, a fleet of five speedboats for water sports, and five jet-skis used for tubing along with various other sports and activity facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Champions specializes in two and three-week sessions where we create a loving (and tech-free!) community and encourage every camper to discover the best versions of themselves. Check us out at Our Camp Website Link: workatchampions.com

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Mission: Our Teen Program is a service and character building program that facilitates the growth of young men and women who desire to be challenged in their transition to adulthood, rather than lingering in a continuation of childhood.

How do you actually practice leadership? We give you real situations that will help you develop the skills that make other people want to be a part of your journey.

Each year of the program has a theme that is associated with the specific skills you will build:

Heart of a Champion: Find where your heart is and the type of person you are inclined to be, while acknowledging that society is likely to pull you in a different direction.

Spirit of a Champion: We help you develop and hone the skills you will need to follow your own path.

Legacy of a Champion: Literally go into the woods and write a mission statement for what that path is.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our Dates and Rates page for complete information on our session dates and pricing: Our Camp Website Link: campchampions.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are now hiring counselors for summer 2023!

Check out our staff website here: Our Camp Website Link: workatchampions.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Olympia has outstanding facilities, including a swimming pool, challenge course, as well as fields and courts for many activities. While most of the activities take place on a 101-acre location, camp has access to hundreds of additional acres of private land. We improve the facility each year with additions and enhancements so campers are always in for a treat when they return. Additions within the last 5 years include our new climbing wall at our swimming pool, new lakeside Olympiatheater that is perfect for Talent Show, New Cluster of Cabins (our largest cluster of cabins ever!), 2-Person Zip Line at the Challenge Course, a Water Balloon Battle Station at the pool, and Aqua Inflatables for both the pool and waterfront! Camp just keeps getting better and better!!!

While Olympia is located on the breezy shores of Lake Livingston, it does get warm in Texas during the summer. Unlike most of the other camps in Texas, all of the cabins, bathrooms, our dining hall, and many of the enclosed areas are air conditioned. Air conditioned cabins make sleeping at night much more comfortable!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Olympia has gone above and beyond many private camps to demonstrate our commitment to safety by complying with the accreditation standards of the American Camping Association (ACA). To earn accreditation, we comply with over 200 health, safety, and program quality standards. During our latest accreditation visit, we made a perfect score complying with all 200+ standards.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Camp Olympia Leadership Program (CLP) is the pinnacle of an Olympia camper’s tenure at camp and a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It is a program for prior Camp Olympia campers who are sixteen years of age by July 1.

The CLP Program offers a unique summer camp adventure as it combines a Camp Olympia experience in Texas with a week-long Colorado adventure, including: leadership training, lifeguard and first aid training and certification, rock-climbing, team ropes course and initiatives, whitewater rafting, and climbing a mountain together as a team. This special camp program focuses on building leaders, fostering teamwork and improving self-confidence.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The camp fun at Camp Olympia continues after summer! There are many special events planned throughout the year for kids, teens, and parents too! Whether you are interested in learning more about Camp Olympia or have been a part of the Camp Olympia family during its 50+ year history, we encourage you to join us at one or more of our events throughout the year. We have parties, family camps, alumni reunions, and so much more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2020 Summer Dates

Term 2: June 28 – July 11 (14 days)

Term 3: July 12 – July 25 (14 days)

Term 4: July 26 – August 8 (14 days)

Term 5: August 9 – August 16 (7 days)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Olympia’s summer camp counselor staff is a select group of caring, loving individuals who have a heart for children. Camp Olympia has summer camp job openings and we want you! We are looking for college-age students to be a role model for young children and make a positive difference in their life. At Camp Olympia our counselors impact campers and lead through their lives, by loving on one another, and by the daily examples they set.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have access to all university stages and rehearsal halls and studios as well as the university pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: CAP Intensive faculty is made up of theater professionals, Broadway veterans and university faculty from some of the top college musical theatre programs in Texas and the mid-west. For a look at college faculty and guest artists visit Our Camp Website Link: www.collegeauditionprepweekend.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Associate CAP Intensive Director and Professor Becky Fredrickson will lead a session especially designed for parents to help them understand the ins and outs of the complicated college audition/application process. CPA & Certified Financial Planner Doug Bryan will present a seminar for parents on financial planning for college education. Both these are free to parents with their student's registration and are highly informative.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Over eight years, we have assisted students prepare for college auditions and seen dozens of camp alumni accepted to such prestigious programs as NYU Tisch, Pace, Belmont, CCM, Rider, Michigan, Oklahoma University, Oklahoma City University, Texas State U., Texas Tech, TCU, UT Arlington, Sam Houston State U., Samford U., University of Central Oklahoma, Abilene Christian U., and many more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$3,500 includes all room/board for both weeks, as well as all activities and events. During camp, students will create their video pre-screens, headshots, work on song & monologue selection, resumes and application essays. CAP Intensive students will also perform in a showcase for guest artists Ken Davenport & Rachel Hoffman which will include a Q&A session. Registration online through the College Audition Prep Weekend website (www.collegeauditionprepweekend.com) Space is limited.

CAMP FACILITIES: Air-conditioned cabins, center lodge meeting area, large roofed pavilion, dining hall, ropes course, climbing wall, lake with water slide/dock/blob, swimming pool, chapel, volleyball court, sports field, professional grade soccer goals, arts and crafts building, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We're the only co-ed ACA accredited Catholic camp in the southwest!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.thepines.org

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are the first and only 100% all outdoor teen adventure summer camp located in Texas! EPIC Adventures summer adventure camp is designed as a summer camp for teens who are looking for more than just a place to hang out for a week. Our coed summer camps for teens offer the opportunity to spend the summer exploring the outdoors, meeting new friends, and developing leadership characteristics. EPIC’s Summer adventure camp programs are dynamic in nature and are geared for boys and girls ages 13-17.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT or Leader in Training and
CIT or Counselor in Training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available through Open Doors Scholarship Program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp, August 29-31

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Custom Retreats, Girl & Boy Scout Weekends, Church / School / Family Groups, 4H Partnerships, etc.

CAMP FACILITIES: All locations have air conditioned cabins and dining halls. Swimming pools and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beloved and Beyond founders, Glen and Laura Elder have been in ministry for most of their 30 years of marriage! They have 5 kids, two of whom have special needs. Their passion for changed lives for His glory through camp ministry merged with a passion for children and young adults who have special needs. We believe all people are created in the image of God and are fearfully and wonderfully made. Thankfully we are blessed to have an amazing group of young people who are gifted and passionate about serving our campers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see Our Camp Website Link: belovedandbeyond.org for more info.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Help Wanted:
1. Summer Staff hired for each summer, ages 18-26
2. Volunteer Buddies needed each week, ages 16-25 - its an incredible fun and life changing experience.  "Best short term mission trip for less than $300".  Make a reservation on our website to join this amazing team.
Contact: Laura[AT]belovedandbeyond.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers stay in university dorm facilities. Educational activities take place on the university campus. There are also field trips to various recreational facilities in the area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers learn about water resources. Field and lab activities focus on aquatic biology and water chemistry. Other activities include swimming, tubing, river rafting, an intro to scuba/snorkeling activity, and fishing. Campers are supervised by university staff and by certified teachers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See camp web site for current sessions, dates and fees.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a CIT (Counselor in Training) program for 15-16 year olds who are looking to take the next steps to becoming a counselor. This is a three week program, the first two weeks the CITs will spend training and doing activities/team-building games to get them ready for the last week which they spend shadowing current counselors and working directly with younger children at our other two camps!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The YMCA is a not for profit organization and we raise money every year to help EVERY FAMILY find a way to send their children to camp. We offer scholarships for our Summer Camp programs, the Scholarship Application is available online.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer year-round Family Camping, whether it be week long holiday rentals, or a weekend you want to spend on the lake, we can customize your stay! Contact us for more information on how to book your stay with us, today!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have outdoor pool, sports field, outdoor basketball courts, horseback riding, climbing rock wall, water activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: About Us
Camp Doublecreek was founded in 1971 by Uncle Carter and Aunt Trudy, who wanted to give children, ages 4-14, of the greater Austin area, a place where they could thrive in the summers.​

We're proud to continue Uncle Carter and Aunt Trudy's dreams through encouraging, challenging, engaging, and inspiring our campers every single day. We accomplish these goals, by using a variety of summer camp activities lead by our supportive and caring staff. We know how important it is for campers of all ages, as well as our staff, to go home at the end of the day knowing that someone believes in them.

Our Philosophy
Where every camper goes home at the end of the day knowing that someone believes in them.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our counselor in training program is the perfect way for ages 14-16 to learn what it takes to be a camp counselor. You'll get hands-on experience leading activities, working with children, and making lifelong friends. Plus, our experienced staff will be there to mentor and support you every step of the way. Sign up at Our Camp Website Link: www.campdoublecreek.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer a variety of activities that are individually crafted for each age group. From sports to arts and crafts, there's an activity here for every camper to enjoy. Swim lessons are provided for 3rd grade and younger to learn or improve their skills. Our rock wall, zipline, and low ropes course offer challenges for those looking to test their limits. And of course, we have plenty of dancing and arts and crafts for campers who want to express their creativity.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information on our pricing and fees please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campdoublecreek.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Group Counselor
Pickup Point Counselor
Camp Nurse
Activity Counselor
Bus Driver
Counselor In Training

CAMP FACILITIES: When "The Heart" was first built, it was a resort hotel, so all our "tepees" have central air-conditioning. Campers under 12 live in the original hotel, 4-5 girls per room with a counselor, indoor plumbing. Older girls live in dormitory-style "tepees" with 10-12 girls and 2-3 counselors per room, indoor plumbing. All bunk beds are twin size.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Heart O' the Hills has been a summer camp for girls since 1953. Director Jane Ragsdale was a camper herself who always wanted to run a camp. She became program director when she was 21, and after 12 summers in that role, became director. 2015 was her 50th consecutive summer to be at camp in some capacity.

We offer two- and four-week sessions. All campers are asked to take Red Cross swim lessons, field sports and horseback riding. There is a list of some 50 electives that campers can choose from to round out their schedules, so there is something for everyone--from the most athletic to the most creative. The emphasis is on learning new skills in a fun environment.

New campers draw from a hat to determine tribe affiliation. The friendly competitive spirit of the tribes are infectious!

Campers leave their electronics at home and learn to live and relate to each other the old fashioned way.

Counselors arrive a minimum of one week before campers to take skills certification courses and learn all about how The Heart operates.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Heart LITes are too old to be campers but haven't had a year of college, so don't qualify to be counselors. They may apply to come as volunteers.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S):
Triple S Retreats: Mother-Daughter at Heart
April 28-May 1, 2016
Sept. 2-5, 2016

Open House tours at The Heart
Saturday, March 19, 2016

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please see more details on our website, or feel free to call or email us. We're friendly!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 DATES
First Term (ages 6-16)
Sunday, June 5—Saturday, July 2, $4,925*
Split 1A Sunday, June 5—Saturday, June 18, $2,800*
Split 1B Sunday, June 19—Saturday, July 2, $2,800 *
Second Term (ages 6-16)
Saturday, July 9—Friday, Aug. 5, $4,925*
Split 2A Saturday, July 9—Friday, July 22, $2,800*
Split 2B Saturday, July 23—Friday, Aug. 5, $2,800*
June + July Terms (ages 6-16) Sunday, June 5—Friday, Aug. 5 (campers go with families on break July 2-8), $9,260*
*discounts may apply

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire role model counselors, energetic and fun young women who can organize and teach skills to campers. Also limited openings for support staff: horseback, office, maintenance, kitchen.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please Refer to Website for Session Dates

CAMP FACILITIES: 8 cabins that sleep 12 with bunk beds, three sinks, two showers and two toilets in each cabin. Pavilions, lake, 100 foot water slide, riding arena, and play areas. Ample outdoor recreation areas!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The program is designed to specifically meet the needs of the children we serve. Our goals are to teach the Bible in a way that allow our population to "get it", to provide an atmosphere that is uplifting and encouraging, to introduce campers to activities that will provide lifelong hobbies and recreational interests, and to provide campers with opportunities for social interaction with others who share similar issues in life. Chairs is a Greek word for GRACE or ACCEPTANCE

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a one week Christ Servant Program during Session 8 for previous campers. This program is by invitation only.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Contact Charis Hills for scholarship application and information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camps are weekend long events that bring the whole family together. Adults will have the opportunity to hear a speaker on a specific topic, while the children will participate in camp recreation activities. There will also be time for whole family activities. Additionally families will be able to enjoy time around the campfire getting to know other families.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Charis Hills offers 8 one week session from June through August. These sessions can be added together for up to three weeks of summer camp fun. Charis Hills additionally holds family camp weekends each year in the fall and spring.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Charis Hills is a non-denominational independent Christian camp. All are welcome! We do teach basic Christian principles but do not enter into denominational differences. Many who attend are not "churched" for multiple reasons. The founders are both masters level teachers with experience dealing with many different disabilities, some, for more years than they care to admit. This camp was built and program designed specifically to serve this population. We try to meet the campers where they are in their journey. We are "drumming to the beat of a different marcher". References are certainly available!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See our "dates and rates" section at Our Camp Website Link: www.charishills.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful conference centers of various sizes, great aquatics area, plenty of room to play any sport of your choice.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Retreats for businesses, summer camps for Christians, camps for youth, family camping, and much more.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership/CIT

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for details on upcoming schedules.

CAMP FACILITIES: There are air conditioned facilities for up to 50 – also a large meeting and eating hall and various recreation areas. There is also a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home available for short notice/short term use. The sleeping facilities include a 24 person bunk house, 6 cabins and a railroad caboose.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our families, churches and country are all in serious trouble - as our way of life rushes towards a godless oblivion. In an effort to help, Holly Cove offers a simple place, focused on basics - God, Family, Country.

Holly Cove is for GOD and YOU

Holly Cove is set in simple, natural surroundings – in the Angelina National Forest and on the shores of Lake Sam Rayburn

Camping, Boating, Fishing, Hunting, Get away
Using the facilities or just the grounds
Meetings

Holly Cove will offer a series of faith based conferences focused on God, Family, Country - conducted by carefully selected world class leaders. These conferences are free - “love offerings” accepted

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Holly Cove will offer a series of faith based conferences focused on God, Family, Country - conducted by carefully selected world class leaders.

CAMP FACILITIES: Many of the buildings date back to the 1930's when Mo-Ranch was a working ranch and a family vacation location for the Moran family. Loma Linda is the lodging for our Summer Campers and has stayed true to its original purpose - housing for the youth programs. Loma Linda is air-conditioned and has four separate living areas with community bathrooms.

We have a high and low ropes course, indoor climbing wall, archery range, sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, outdoor cooking area, a Riverview nature classroom, a Youth Plaza, a swimming pool, and of course, the cool headwaters of the Guadalupe River. Our waterfront is designated for an awesome swimming experience with our famous Mo-Slide, a a rope swing, canoeing, kayaking, and playing in the rapids of the Guadalupe.

Meals are served in a modern cafeteria style dining hall. We call it the King Dining Hall. Our infirmary a fully equipped with a an available nurse twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week during our Summer Camp season.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mo-Ranch Summer Camp provides a place where campers can feel safe and comfortable with their peers while being challenged, discovering, and growing in their relationship with Christ. The love of Christ is not only heard and read but also experienced throughout all of our activities: whether it be at the high ropes challenge course, while canoeing down the river, or mountain biking along our trails. Through developing independence and self-confidence, building strong relationships, experiencing new activities, and positive role modeling from the staff, we demonstrate the heart of the gospel message. Mo-Ranch Summer Camp is a place for campers to have fun, make new friends, challenge themselves, and feel good about their faith.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed for teenagers ages 16-17 years old. They will experience 3 weeks of camp while learning and developing skills through faith and leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please copy & visit this link to find the scholarships available and forms to submit: Our Camp Website Link: www.moranch.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session dates, rates and information, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.moranch.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Working at Mo-Ranch will give you a challenging yet extremely rewarding job that will build skills for the future. We are always looking for the best possible staff each summer. If you enjoy working outdoors in a beautiful hill country setting, making new friends, and want to make a positive difference in the life of a child we invite you to submit an application for employment. Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.summercamp.moranch.org to apply!

CAMP FACILITIES: Check out our facilities and accommodations by going to Our Camp Website Link: loneoakretreat.com

Lone Oak Ranch is home to Camp Kiowa

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In the Fall of 2003, Daryl Gelender and Jill Stolbach, both Dallas residents and former Greenhill private school teachers, dreamed of a place children could learn through an elaborate enrichment program taught by professionals in a summer camp environment. It was from this dream that Camp Kiowa brought its first campers to Texas Woman’s University in Denton during the summer of 2004.

In 2005, Brian and Jennifer Manhart purchased Camp Kiowa in an effort to maintain the high-quality enrichment program already in place, and to incorporate all the benefits of a traditional camp experience. After 2 years of continual growth on the university campus, Brian and Jennifer decided to offer an additional enrichment experience in a more traditional camp environment. The university experience many campers have known as Camp Kiowa evolved into Kiowa U. Many campers, in search of a more traditional style of overnight camp, but looking for the depth only found in an enrichment program, enjoyed the experience known as Adventure Kiowa.

In 2009, The Manhart family purchased the future home of Camp Kiowa(Lone Oak Ranch). They understood the value of joining both Kiowa U and Adventure Kiowa into one experience… Camp Kiowa at Lone Oak Ranch. This program offers the best of both worlds… traditional overnight camp, educational programs, relational activities, fun evening programs and genuine friendships! The Manharts also understood the benefit of living year-round on the property with other team leaders that could focus on quality programming in a very safe environment. The group has been extremely successful with “off-season” events and is now equipped to produce only the best summer camp experience with Camp Kiowa.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Looking for an exciting, resume building, opportunity? Come join Camp Kiowa at Lone Oak Ranch for two weeks this summer!! Students entering their Junior year can apply We have opening the two terms: July 5- July 19 OR July 26- August 9. We are primarily looking for girls, as most (not all) of our male slots have been taken. This is a wonderful opportunity to stretch some wings, discover and be challenge.

Ranch Hands/ Work Crew- This program is designed for campers who are entering their junior year of high school looking for an opportunity to serve, learn, train to be a counselor, and ultimately have the best summer ever. You will be in a cabin with other ranch hands/ work crew your age and gender. You will interact with campers at meal times, evening programs, and some activities. Your primary responsibility will be to serve camp and plan for the day-to-day activities. You will be held to the same high standards as our staff members and asked to have a selfless approach to all projects. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, meal times set up and clean up, evening program set up and tear down, trash runs, activity setup, etc. This position is unpaid. Spots are limited and only the best will be selected!
Contact Carissa Tenorio (Assistant Director) for more information!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available for those who need!
Please see our scholarships link on our parents page.
www.campkiowa.com/parents

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 28- July 4
July 5- 11
July 12- 18
July 19-25
July 26- August 1
August 2-8

$829/ week
$1560/ 2 weeks

Discounts:
Sibling: $50
Bring a Friend: $100

CAMP FACILITIES: We offer tennis camp INDOORS on 9 air conditioned courts as well as outside on 8 hard courts. We swim in a FANTASTIC resort swimming pool located at the back of the club for privacy.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: King Daddy Sports INDOOR Tennis Camp has been the leader in Houston camp programming for years. Our camp has been directed by Todd Folsom and Selim Samman over that time frame, supported by full time club teaching pros and current collegiate tennis players who have grown up training in the King Daddy system. We have over a 50% rentention rate so once a student comes to a King Daddy tennis camp, they typically register for more future tennis camp weeks!!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: King Daddy Sports Tennis Academy is one of the most recognized and decorated in all of Texas since its inception in 1997. We have sent over 180 kids to play collegiate tennis over that time.

OTHER CAMP INFO: King Daddy also offers 5 other locations in Greater Houston. including: Memorial High School(77024), Missouri City Tennis & Fit(77459), Austin High School(77098), Katy High School (77494), Houston Christian High School(77043).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.kingdaddysports.net

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cabins for 8 boys each, for grades 2-6, and wall tents on wooden decks for boys in grades 7-9. Great, spring fed waterfront for swimming and canoeing; great space for shooting sports, wood shop and horseback riding.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Marianist have held a Boys Camp in the Hill Country since 1937. In 1951 the current property became its year round home. The theme for Boys Camp is Esto Vir, "Be a (Godly) Man." All activities point toward helping boys become faithful to the characteristics of Leadership, Integrity, Honesty, Humility, Fortitude, Loyalty, Obedience, and Spirit of Service.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some discounts and camperships are given. Email director[AT]tecaboca.com for more info.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Enjoy four days of family and peer group activities, and time to just relax with your family at beautiful Tecaboca. We invite you to take a break from the usual summer schedule and spend some time reflecting on your faith and your family bonds.

The Retreat Team consists of Lay and Religious Marianists dedicated to strengthening family bonds and offering family faith formation that include fun, laughter, prayer, and relaxation. Besides great retreat activities, families may ride horses, learn to shoot rifles and bows and arrows, swim, and canoe. Cook-outs, marshmallows and more!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round, Men's and Women's Retreats, Young Adult Retreats, and Family Retreats.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Young Adventurer, boys 7-10 years old: June 8-13, 2014
Regular, two week session, Boys 2nd-9th grades:
June 15-27 and June 29-July 11.

Family Retreats:
RETREAT #1 June 12-15, RETREAT #2 June 26-29; RETREAT #3 July 5-8; RETREAT #4 August 7-10

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Cabin Counselors
Horseback riding staff
Cook
Lifeguards
Canoeing and kayak counselors
Health Care Coordinator

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 rustic screened-in cabins, with electricity in cabins, and a modern bathhouse with showers & flush toilets located just a few steps away from the cabin. Small pond for fishing, large field for sports & games, trails for hiking. For additional fee, full service kitchen (up to 100 people) and crafts cabin are available.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This will be our 63rd year of camping in east Texas. We are associated with Camp Fire, Inc., a national youth organization.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT available for young adults who are entering the 12th grade in Fall 2014. Fee is $200 per week for 2014 season. Rarely, 11th graders may be considered by special permission of the director.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships available by application. See website.
Our Camp Website Link: campniwana.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Full service year-round rental facility for organizations.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Beautiful, full-service, AND affordable rates! Camp Niwana is a great place for rentals for organizations that want to offer a summer camp experience with their own staff, but don't have their own site, such as youth groups, church groups, family reunions, LARP, etc.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Basic fee is $350 for full week in 2014, and $200 for half week or day camp. Please see website for more details.
Our Camp Website Link: campniwana.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Hiring season is from January to May.  We hire men and women in all areas, with certified Lifeguards given special preference of consideration.  Applicants must be 18 or older.  Athletes who participate in outdoor team sports are preferred (swim team, soccer, baseball, track, etc).  

If you are considering a career in professional recreation or physical education, we'd love to hear from you.

Application forms are available online for both Staff and CIT.  Find form online, download and print at home, fill it out, and mail it in.  We prefer to have all hiring completed before May 1, so please apply early, if considering.

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: campniwana.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cabins, 20 motel rooms, pool, lots of recreation, two bodies of water, lots of meeting rooms, both indoor and outdoor.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Eco Camp (Ages 8-12) Environmental camp for younger campers.

Adventure Camp (Ages 12-16) Survival camp that includes cooking over camp fires and survival skills.

M.A.D. (Music, Art, & Drama) Camp (Ages 12-16)

S.A.L.T. (Service And Leadership Training, Ages 15-16)

Two Week Internship (Ages 16-17) Interested in getting a taste in being a staff member? This is the camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: SALT (Service and Leadership Training) campers will have the opportunity to serve the greater camp community while learning ways to engage others in team building initiatives, problem solving, communication and servant-hood. Putting leadership skills into actions, SALT campers will be partially responsible for the mini-campers and will help with the daily ministry operations of the camp. High ropes, including the zip-line and power pole as well as mountain biking, along with other traditional camp activities round out the week of fun and spiritual growth as a SALT participant.

Gilmont Interns participate in a two week camp experience. The first week, they participate with the SALT program and the second week they serve more in an assistant counselor role. If participant is 16 years old the first day of camp, they must have gone through the SALT program. Interns learn teaching techniques; go through discussions in delivery of low ropes course initiatives; help plan and deliver vesper services with guidance from the Spiritual Adviser; plan and teach with one other intern and program staff activities in the second week; take part in and understand all specialty camps; and, discover the fun and responsibilities of becoming a counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full Week of Camp $575

* Great Gluten Escape $575
* Minicamp ½ Week, Cost of Camp: $367
* Two Week Internship $236

What other financial assistance is available?
Families with Multiple Campers - $585 for first child, $385 for each additional child.

Payment Plans and Flexibility - Register now and make automatic or voluntary monthly payments toward camp as low as $50 per month. It is no problem to switch weeks later if needed.

Camperships - Camperships (camp scholarships) are still available for families needing additional assistance – applications available through the Gilmont office, due May 1, 2016.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Circle of Friends Camp is for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Because of the generosity of others, it is a free weekend to all who attend. Look around this site to see what all goes on during Circle of Friends. For complete info please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1- June 19-25
Discovery Camp #1 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #1 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #1 Ages 15-16 $585

Session 2- June 26-July 2
Discovery Camp #2 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #2 Ages 11-14 $575
Adventure Camp Ages 12-16 $585

Session 3- July 3-9
Discovery Camp #3 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #3 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #2 Ages 15-16 $585
M.A.D. Camp Ages 12-16 $585

Session 4- July 10-16
Discovery Camp #4 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #4 Ages 11-14 $575
Eco Camp Ages 8-12 $585

Great Gluten Escape July 24-30

MINI CAMP DATES (AGES 6-8)
Mini Camp #1: June 22-25, 2016 $367
Mini Camp #2: July 6-9, 2016 $367

SUMMER CAMP INTERNSHIP (AGES 16-17)
Internship #1: June 19-July 2 $236
Internship #2: July 3-16 $236

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Gilmont’s Summer Staff consists of students between the ages of 18 and 25. They are young adult role models that serve as the backbone for our summer. They care for the campers 24/7, facilitate recreation, participate in Bible study... and ... let's just say they do pretty much everything that needs to happen to make camp run and be fun.

For any questions please feel free to call us at (903)797-6400 or apply today at Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: All of our facilities are brand new, purpose designed, barrier free facilities including a huge dining hall, theater quality stage (with dressing rooms), challenge course, horse arena, gymnasium, pool, lazy river, and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Morgan's Wonderland Camp is designed to allow campers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to participate in camp activities. Many of our campers have never had the opportunity to go to camp due to special needs and MWC breaks down those barriers allowing them the full camp experience.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All of our staff receive professional development from our full-time leadership staff that they can use for a lifetime regardless of their career path.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Morgan's Wonderland Camp hosts week long partner camps during the summer as well as weekend camps and retreats throughout the year.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Fresh Air. Majestic Views. Smiling Faces. Phenomenal Experiences. These things and more await you at Morgan’s Wonderland Camp(MWC). Located in San Antonio, TX, Morgan's Wonderland Camp is a brand new, ultra-accessible™ camp for all ages and abilities, with a special emphasis on giving people with physical and cognitive challenges an opportunity to enjoy summer-camp-type activities alongside guests without special needs. If this gets your creative juices flowing and/or made you crack a hint of a smile, this may be the job for you. MWC is currently looking for fun, adventurous people to serve as Summer Program Staff from May to August of 2021. For more information and to apply, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.morganswonderlandcamp.com.