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Many of our Texas Special Needs Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Special Needs Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in November, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Special Needs Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Special Needs Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for November, 2024.
Looking for a Great Texas Special Needs Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Texas Day Special Needs Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Texas Summer Special Needs Camps also offer Year Round Special Needs Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Special Needs Programs, too.
Searching for Texas Special Needs Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Special Needs Camps are now listing their 2024-25 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL TX Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our Texas Boy's Junior Golf Camp Website
512-785-GOLF (4653)
pearl.fields[AT]athletics.utexas.edu
University of Texas Golf Club
2200 University Club Drive
Austin, Texas 78732
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Austin Texas
CAMPER AGES: 10-18 (exceptions for 9 year olds)
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Head coach John Fields has put together a staff that promotes success at all levels -- Class A PGA professionals, high school coaches, collegiate coaches, collegiate players, a sports psychologist, a strength and conditioning expert. and a full-time athletic trainer. All coaches and counselors are experienced in working with young players and provide campers with outstanding instruction in a serious but fun learning environment
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: All golfers are served.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Golf, and more. Every Evening Team Competions Take Place, Emphasis On "team"
CAMP LOCATION: Located 16 miles west of Austin in the beautiful hill country
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CAMP FACILITIES: The Camp offers the finest facilities in the country. Food is prepared by the on premises chef. The Golf Academy has the most up to date training equiptment available. Resident campers reside in a dormitory setting, a privately-owned resident hall located across the street from The University of Texas. Boys are assigned two to a room according to age or individual roommate requests. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided for all overnight campers and day campers receive lunch and dinner. The residence center features a swimming pool, fitness center and game room.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Head coach John Fields has put together a staff that promotes success at all levels -- high school coaches, collegiate coaches, collegiate players, a sports psychologist, a strength and conditioning expert. and a full-time athletic trainer. All coaches and counselors are experienced in working with young players and provide campers with outstanding instruction in a serious but fun learning environment. National and Conference Championships. Texas builds champions!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Neighborhood Longhorn Foundation
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Tournament Day, parents are encouraged to watch and support.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Summer only (June)
OTHER CAMP INFO: The John Fields Longhorn Jr. Golf Camp is designed to meet the needs of junior golfers of all abilities. Campers receive basic and advanced instruction that is required to excel at any level.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 6-10, 2015
Session 2: June 11-15, 2015
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Texas Boys Junior Golf Camp
Please note that our list of 2024 Texas Special Needs Camps also includes information on Texas Special Needs Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.
Visit Our YMCA Camp Grady Spruce Website
(214) 319 9944
3000 Park Rd 36
Graford, TX 76449
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
9409 Garland Rd Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75218
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our YMCA Camp Grady Spruce Video
CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day/Overnight/Weekend
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special Needs Family Camping Weekends, Spring & Fall
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Equestrian, Sailing
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about 110 miles west of Dallas on beautiful Possum Kingdom Lake. We have three completely separate camps, one for girls 7-16, and one for boys 7-16. Visit our website for more details and registration information!
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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!
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YMCA Camp Grady Spruce
Some Texas Special Needs Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Texas Special Needs Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Ignite Learning Academy Virtual Summer Camp Website
480-660-6474
info[AT]ignitelearningacademy.com
Virtual - Online
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Ignite Learning Academy Virtual Summer Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 3-17, depending on camp
TYPE OF CAMP: Online. M-Th, 2 hours/day
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer camps are a great way to have fun, socialize, create, and explore! With new themes each week, there's sure to be a camp that excites your child! Weekly camp themes include cooking, art, LEGO, science, wizards & magic, around the world, coding, and many more! All camps take place via Zoom and one registration covers all children in the same household!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Children with special needs are welcome to attend!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, and more. See Specialty Camp Info Below
▌Read More about Ignite Learning Academy Virtual Summer Camp
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.
Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.
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Ignite Learning Academy Virtual Summer Camp
Visit Our American Baseball Camps Website
americanbaseballcamps[AT]gmail.com
Multiple Locations in
Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and Arizona
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arizona
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our American Baseball Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday/Wednesday 9am-1pm & Tuesday/Thursday 9am-Noon
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: American Baseball Camps will be the highlight of your child's summer! We use games like slip n' slide wiffle ball, baseball pitching dunk tanks, and home run derby to create America's most fun baseball camp!
American Baseball Camps offer fun baseball camps in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, OKC, Tahlequah, Dallas, Wichita, and KC. We believe that encouragement and fun will make kids perform their best and have the most fun playing baseball! But don't miss the sign up date! Spaces always fill up fast for this camp, and kids have so much fun at American Baseball Camps, they can't wait to come back! Free T-shirt and snack included!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: American Baseball Camps include a staffed CPR certified Special Education Major that can help cater to the needs of any child alongside the help and encouragement of the rest of the staff.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Baseball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp locations are on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.americanbaseballcamps.com & will include multiple camps in Tulsa, OKC, Dallas, KC, Wilmington, Phoenix, & Wichita; as well as single camps in BA & Tahlequah.
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CAMP FACILITIES: American Baseball Camps are at different locations and include slip n' slide wiffle ball & baseball dunk tanks.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: American Baseball Camps mission is to have as much fun playing the game as possible! We love the game of baseball and we love to encourage and help young kids become better at the sport, and have more fun playing the game of baseball.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For possible group rates email: americanbaseballcamps[AT]gmail.com
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families are encouraged to stay and watch camp if they'd like, or simply drop their child off. Also Dad's of players that would like to stay and help the camp games run are welcomed to do so.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Campers should dress in swimsuits and will receive a free American Baseball Camp tee shirt upon arrival.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.americanbaseballcamps.com
Tulsa Baseball Camps: July 10th & 11th, July 17th & 18th, July 24th & 25th, July 31st & Aug 1st.
OKC Baseball Camps: June 19th & 20th, June 12th & 13th, July 26th & 27th.
Broken Arrow Baseball Camp: July 6th & 7th
Tahlequah Baseball Camp: July 8th & 9th
Wichita Baseball Camps: June 12th & 13th, June 26th & 27th, August 2nd & 3rd.
KC Baseball Camps: June 14th & 15th, June 28th & 29th.
Dallas Baseball Camps: June 21st & 22nd, July 19th & 20th.
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American Baseball Camps
Visit Our Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) Website
210 671-5411
nancy.gerson[AT]campcamp.org
campmail[AT]campcamp.org
515 Skyline Dr.
Center Point, Texas 78010
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O.Box 27086 San Antonio, TX. 78227
CAMPER AGES: 5-50
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Summer Camp is a series of six-day, five-night sessions for children and adults, aged 5 to 50 years, with a variety of special needs and their siblings The Summer Camp sessions are held at Camp CAMP in Center Point, Texas. Camp CAMP is 55 acres and includes activities like canoeing on the Guadalupe River, horseback, Aquatic Center, music, sports & recreation, arts & crafts, and outdoor cooking. CAMP modifies traditional summer camp activities to include everyone, regardless of the severity of the CAMPer's physical or developmental needs. Each CAMPer is assigned to a Tribe based on gender and age with a CAMPer:counselor ratio of 1:1 to 4:1, depending on the need of the CAMPer
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, and more. Special Needs.
CAMP LOCATION: CAMP is located in the Texas Hill Country in Center Point, between Comfort and Kerrville. We are approximately 50 miles north of San Antonio. Our campground has 55 acres on the Guadalupe River. Our camp has many trees to provide shade, as well as many open spaces for play. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos.
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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
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Childrens Association for Maximum PotentialCAMP
Visit Our JCC Summer Camps (Austin) Website
512-735-8074 Camp Shalom (school-age)
512-735-8104 Camp Gan Kef (pre-schoolers)
512-735-8206 Sports Camps
7300 Hart Lane
Austin, Texas 78731
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Satellite location in Austin available for additional camps for pre-schoolers.
CAMPER AGES: Toddlers to 10th Graders
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Some camps include overnight getaways
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Inclusion services are available for children with special needs. Special needs section should be completed on online registration form, and once received, an Inclusion Questionnaire will be sent to you. Application must be returned before March 7, 2014. Every effort will be made to accommodate every child. Receipt of application does not guarantee placement.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Adventure, Travel, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Located at the Jewish Community Center on the Dell Jewish Community Campus in Northwest Austin on 40 beautiful acres, and a satellite location for additional preschool camp opportunities, it’s the perfect place for an incredible day camp experience and to build lifelong friendships.
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CAMP FACILITIES: JCC Austin has Summer Camps for kids of all ages, from toddlers to tenth graders, offering enthusiastic counselors, professional staff, a swimming pool, nature trails, a low ropes course, playgrounds, awesome activities, special events and more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For complete camp program info please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.shalomaustin.org.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS:
LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (LIT) (ENTERING GRADE 10)
The Camp Shalom and Sports Camp LIT Program (formerly counselor in training) has been designed to allow teens a multifaceted experience. The program contains three core components: leadership training, hands-on counselor skills guidance, and fun, social programming. Each two-week session will focus on a new topic, the opportunity to work with one of three age-groups at camp, and will provide an off-campus trip.
LITs will also have the opportunity to partake in special camp electives created just for them! Under the supervision of the LIT Assistant Director, LITs will meet as a group regularly to attend workshops planned especially for that session’s theme. Upon successful completion of the LIT Program, participants will receive a minimum of 45 community service hours and are eligible for a higher rate of pay as Assistant Counselors at Camp Shalom.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The Jewish Community Association of Austin maintains a policy of adjusting fees according to family income. The process is strictly confidential. To request financial assistance forms, contact: Brandi Bowie at (512) 735-8062 or brandi.bowie[AT]shalomaustin.org.
Financial assistance forms are also available at the Welcome Desk, the ECP Front Desk, and in the Youth & Teen Programs Office. In order to be eligible for the limited funds available for financial assistance, you must register for camp and pay all associated registration fees and deposits. Then submit a copy of your camp registration confirmation e-mail with your financial assistance application. Awards of financial assistance are made possible for community members by generous contributions to the Jewish Federation of Greater Austin Annual Campaign and other philanthropic gifts to the JCC.
Deadline for submitting your application is March 7th, 2014.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: JCC Austin has a wide range of classes and programs geared specifically for preschoolers, youth and teens. The J is a great place to build lifelong friends, learn to act and dance, and have fun and stay fit while showing your teamwork and spirit in sports classes and leagues. Whether you want to explore your creativity with art and music classes, put your mind to the test with chess or LEGO Engineering, or build your job skills with babysitter training, we're here for you. Need help with your homework? No problem. Looking for a fun place to go when you're out of school? Come check us out!
Activities are offered year-round so parents never have to wonder what their kids will be doing on their time off. The Early Childhood Program, afterschool programs such as Kids Connection and enrichment classes are available during the week, Saturday Nights at the J, Sunday sports leagues and Birthday Parties make weekends more fun, middleschoolers enjoy Club Tiyul, and a wide variety of Camps are offered during holiday breaks and over the summer months. The JCC Maccabi Games are a yearly favorite with competition around the country and even in Israel!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See Our Camp Website Link: www.shalomaustin.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For information on summer employment opportunities, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.shalomaustin.org.
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JCC Summer Camps Austin
Visit Our Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro Website
817.831.2111
CampET[AT]CampFireFW.org
7710 Fall Creek Hwy
Granbury, TX 76049
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2700 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth TX 76137
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Camp Fire
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: El Tesoro inspires campers to let their curiosity be their guide – to nature, their world and what they can accomplish! Age-appropriate activities develop confidence in our campers while they build new skills and make new friends in the outdoors. The wide range of activities from horseback riding and archery to crafts, swimming and drama create opportunities that show each camper they can achieve whatever they set their minds to.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Inclusion program for campers with mild physical and mental disabilities. Also, El Tesoro de la Vida Grief Camp weeklong overnight camp for children that have experienced the death of a loved one.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Equestrian Overnight Camp
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro is a 223-acre multi-use camp located in Granbury, Texas, on the bend of the Brazos River at Fall Creek just 45 minutes southwest of Fort Worth, Texas. Established in 1934, it has been the first choice of North Texas families for almost five generations of campers.
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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
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Camp Fire Camp El Tesoro
Visit Our Camp Blessing Texas Website
281-259-5789
info[AT]campblessing.org
7227 Camp Blessing Ln.
Brenham, Texas 77833
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
7227 Camp Blessing Ln.
Brenham, TX 77833
CAMPER AGES: 7-70
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Summer only. Campers stay 5days/4nights.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Blessing is a camp for children and young adults who have special needs and disabilities. It is a super fun loving environment with lots of great activities. It is a blessing to campers and volunteers alike.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Typical diagnosis of campers is down syndrome, autism, intellectual delay, cerebral palsy and many others. One camper to one counselor and Nurse onsite. Special diets for medically needed diets.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about an hour Northwest of Houston, TX just north of Brenham, TX. We are on 158 acres of beautiful rolling hills.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Air conditioned cabins. Fully accessible cabins and activities
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: High energy, Christ-centered, and unbelievable fun;
We are a Christian special needs summer camp that has served the IDD community since 2006! We are accredited through the American Camp Association (ACA).
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship application is in the online registration process.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are a retreat facility the remainder of the year.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Our campers are children & adults who have physical or intellectual disabilities.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camper fee is $1695
Volunteer fee is only $395 to assist us with cost of meals, lodging and training. No experience needed.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
100's of volunteers come for an incredible 6 day short term mission trip serving special campers. Frequently described as "the best yet hardest week of my life, can I come next week too?"
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Camp Blessing Texas
Visit Our Kidz Therapy Zone Website
214.509.6961
frontdesk[AT]kidztherapyzone.com
1101 Central Expressway South
Suite 185
Allen, Texas 75013
CAMPER AGES: 3-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Various times weekdays
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Kidz Therapy Zone is a pediatric Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy Clinic.
Camps are appropriate for all ages and ability levels. All camps are led by licensed therapists, except Art and Music Camps which are led by certified teachers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Team Sports, Academics, and more. Handwriting, Keyboarding & Yoga.
CAMP LOCATION: We are conveniently located just north of the Frontage Road Exit on Central Expressway in Allen, TX.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have an approximately 4,000 square foot indoor therapy facility including a large sensory gym.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are led by licensed Occupational, Speech or Physical Therapists, except art and music which are led by certified teachers.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Kidz Therapy Zone is an outpatient pediatric Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy facility.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions run from June 9 to August 21, 2014. Please go to our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.kidztherapyzone.com for complete information or call 214.509.6961.
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Kidz Therapy Zone
Visit Our STAND Performing Arts Camps Website
214-444-9347
817-266-9697
shannon[AT]standministries.org
5850 Kroger Dr
Fort Worth, Texas 76244
CAMPER AGES: 3-19
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Mon-Fri, Options 9 AM-12 PM and/or 1 PM-4 PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: STAND Summer Camps vary from 1-2 week long camps that lead up to a mini-musical production on the Friday at the end of the week(s). Young ages can participate in crafts and sing along to their favorite songs from shows like Bluey or Encanto, and older ages can sharpen their talents in productions like High School Musical and Teen Beach Movie! Visit our website for camp details.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Communicate with our staff about any special needs so we can best determine which camps will be well suited for them.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the border of Keller and Fort Worth TX, in the general North Fort Worth area.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We are a day camp that takes place in our very own dance studio.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: STAND Performing Arts Ministry is a non-profit 501(c)3 that is dedicated to encouraging kids in the gifts and talents God has given them. At STAND, we believe that we are Created to Create, therefore we empower kids in their identity by encouraging them to be all that they are created to be. Our Staff not only consists of amazing, dedicated, and relational teachers that love Christ and the kids, but they also excel in their professions through years of musical, theatre, or dance experience and education. Through this foundation, STAND Summer Camps are designed to provide a fun and safe place for kids to express themselves, and a supportive environment to learn from professionals while working toward an end product.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: As a non-profit, we do not want to turn away any kid from an opportunity to know Christ better and express themselves in community with other peers. Please contact our staff about filling out a scholarship form if necessary.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: In the fall, we have regular nightly classes as well! We also have full-length musicals that we put on each semester. Auditions and class options for Fall 2023 are upcoming and TBD on scheduling.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We charge a $50 fee upon registration. Our one-week camps each have a flat tuition rate of $125, and our two-week camps are a flat $250. For all of our one and two-week camp options, see our website!
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Visit Our Joshua's Stage Website
512-825-2744
joshua.levy[AT]joshuasstage.org
Capitol School of Austin
2011 W Koenig Ln
Austin, Texas 78756
CAMPER AGES: 6 to 11
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Mondays through Fridays: 9am - 5pm; 9am - 1pm; 1pm - 5 pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Demonstrate Creativity! Increase Self-Confidence! Build Social Skills! Engage in a summer of fun activities featuring theater arts, improv, arts and crafts, music, dance, photography, and create-a-story. Participants perform in an original play or a musical production, and more, in the weekly Showcase for their family and friends.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Joshua’s Stage is the premiere enrichment program for individuals with a wide range of special needs, featuring after-school programs, camps, workshops, and more including activities in theater arts, arts and crafts, dance, music, photography, and create-a-story. Participants enrolled in programs at Joshua’s Stage have the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity, increase their self-confidence, and build their social skills in a warm and welcoming environment. Typical developing individuals are encouraged to participate in our programs. All staff and volunteers pass a background check. Our ratios are one instructor for every three participants.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are 15 minutes from downtown Austin.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have use of a classroom and spacious motor room with a stage. We have access to a playground for recess.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Joshua’s Stage is the premiere enrichment program for individuals with a wide range of special needs, featuring after-school programs, camps, workshops, and more including activities in theater arts, arts and crafts, dance, music, photography, and create-a-story. Participants enrolled in programs at Joshua’s Stage have the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity, increase their self-confidence, and build their social skills in a warm and welcoming environment. Typical developing individuals are encouraged to participate in our programs. All staff and volunteers pass a background check. Our ratios are one instructor for every three participants.
The Creative Outlet Method is the process used to enhance every participant’s unique abilities while providing them with the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity, increase their self-confidence, and build their social skills.
The HIPPP Rules and the A+ Audience Type are positive behavior supports that our Founder and Executive Director, Joshua Levy, created to help the conductor of the activities manage the participants’ behaviors.
While many of the activities that Joshua’s Stage conducts are common to theater arts and improv enrichment programs, camps, and schools, embedding the Creative Outlet Method in each activity is the ultimate gateway for Joshua’s Stage to meet your child’s needs.
To foster and maintain a warm and welcoming environment for everyone, caring and qualified staff and volunteers are trained to follow these 10 components:
1) Implementers and Recipients
2) CUPSS (Create, Unique, Positive, Support, Success)
3) SOfTS (Serving Others for Tremendous Success)
4) RAE of Sunshine Approach (Reflect. Engage. Analyze. Sunshine.)
5) The Five Cs (Compassionate, Confident, Creative, Curioisty, Communication)
6) HIPPP Rules (Hey, Hey What?!, I Am Making Good Decisions, Positive Words, Positive Actions, Participation)
7) Audience Types (A+ Audience, B Audience, Funky Fools)
Activity Plans
8) Celebrate Success
9) Activity Plans
10) The Creative Outlet Method Cycle: Each component is defined by what it does and why and how you should use it.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Every Friday is Showcase Friday! Participants perform in an original play and more for their families and friends.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Joshua's Stage conducts 9-weeks Theater Arts & More! Programs on the weekends. Our Camp Website Link: joshuasstage.org
Joshua's Stage also conducts Individual Enrichment Programs. Our Camp Website Link: joshuasstage.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: joshuasstage.jumbula.com
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Joshuas Stage
Visit Our Charis Hills Camp Website
940-964-2145
info[AT]charishills.org
Charis Hills Camp
498 Faulkner Rd
Sunset, Texas 76270
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Fall & Spring Family Camps
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Charis Hills is a Christian special needs, recreational summer camp helping children with learning differences build confidence and find success. We serve campers ages 7-18. We welcome campers with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, speech/language and hearing impairment, emotional/behavioral challenges including high functioning Autism and Asperger's. Camp is a great place to teach social skills. Campers also receive academic instruction for one activity period each day. Located one hour from the DFW area.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Charis Hills is a Christian residential, recreational and educational summer camp serving campers 7-18 with HF autism and other learning differences. Campers 'play with a purpose' and can choose from 25 different activities. Our well-trained staff work on social skills with campers throughout the program, but focus on specific selected social/emotional goals. We have eight, week-long sessions.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Academics, and more. We Focus On Social Skills Throughout Our Program.
CAMP LOCATION: Charis (karis) Hills is an hour West of the Texas Metroplex (DFW area). Located in the beautiful Crosstimbers of North Texas on 100 acres of rolling hills. All cabins and other facilities are air-conditioned.
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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
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Visit Our Computer Kids Club Website
302-438-1318
computerkidsclub[AT]aol.com
Delaware
P.O. Box 246
Bear, Delaware 19701
CAMPER AGES: Ages 5-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Online. M-F 8:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. OR 12:45-4:00 p.m.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: HALF-DAY Computer Camp in Delaware for Ages 5-12. Students use computer arts to design a POKEMON or UNICORN city and a RUBIK's cube! TYPING, CODING with MINECRAFT, MOANA, STARWARS & More. Engineering & Math activities. Build a Rover & Rocketship and learn the GOOGLE programs.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special Needs are welcome.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camps will be held at All Saints Catholic School, 907 New Road, Wilmington, DE or Newark, Delaware location which is pending.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The camps will be held in New Castle County schools in their computer lab.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$235.00 for Monday-Friday Camp
Choose the A.M. OR P.M. camp for this fee
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Seeking part-time technology coaches to assist with the summer camp hours.
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Computer Kids Club
Visit Our Shane Weight Loss & Fitness Camps Website
914-271-4141
office[AT]campshane.com
302 Harris Road
Ferndale, New York 12734
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
New York, Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
134 Teatown Road Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-25
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Shane is the premiere weight loss camp for kids, teens and young adults worldwide. Family run since 1968, we help our campers learn how to live healthy. We combine all the fun of traditional summer camps plus the benefits of weight loss, enhanced fitness and self esteem with superb, proven results. Our program is highly supervised and offers delicious, portion controlled meals made with healthy, whole foods – camper tested and approved!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Weight Loss. Food Allergies. Vegetarian. Kosher. Gluten Free.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Nutrition Classes. Healthy Cooking Classes. Fitness Classes.
CAMP LOCATION: New York: 100 acres in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. Rolling hills, forested, hilly, green, warm days and cool nights.
All other locations: held at private schools or universities with varying climates and amenities.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Shane New York is located on 120 acres just 2 hours north of New York City in the beautiful Catskill Mountains. 10 minutes from the 600,000 acre Catskill Forest Preserve. Lush playing fields, world-famous forests and extensive facilities. Superb climate; comfortable days, cool nights and mornings. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Unsurpassed custom-designed facilities uniquely offered only in New York such as our go cart track, dune buggie off-road course, rope course, and on-site river with multiple whirlpools and waterfalls. Lakefront Adventure Center on our 9 mile long stunning lakefront property near camp featuring water-skiing, tubing, banana boats and Jet Ski rides. We are the only weight loss in camp in the world that owns its own camp grounds, your assurance of quality.
We run an awesome, exciting and fun camp, a program loaded with hilarious and fun activities that our creative staff created from scratch. And you will not find them at other camps.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our caring, fun, and nurturing counselors help provide a wonderful environment for our campers. Our focus is on fun as much as on weight loss. Our goal is to have your camper leave armed with the knowledge to continue maintaining their weight loss goals. We offer three, six and nine week sessions throughout the summer with available weekly extensions.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited Tuition Assistance is available for families in financial need.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Other Camp Locations:
ARIZONA: Camp Shane Arizona located at the naturally beautiful Orme School with 360 degree views of distant mesas and mountains boasting 19th century ranch buildings is truly a place to laugh, learn and lose weight. At an elevation of 4000 feet the climate is remarkably ideal without the intense heat of southern Arizona. This camp is unique in that it offers 25,000 acres for horseback riding as well as the facility offers climate controlled indoor gymnasiums, green playing fields and lawns and a beautiful outdoor pool. Campers ranging in age from 8 – 18 can take advantage of two, four or six week sessions at an affordable price. Your camper will experience a life change they will never forget.
CALIFORNIA: At Camp Shane California you will enjoy the breathtaking 225 acre California Lutheran University campus situated between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. With a climate controlled state of the art fitness center, a variety of outdoor sporting facilities, a huge aquatic center and 6 brand new tennis courts Camp Shane California will transform your camper’s life. Our focus is always on having fun combined with a balance of fitness and nutrition for a truly life-changing experience. We offer two, four and six week sessions that are sure to meet your budgetary needs. With our proven program your camper is guaranteed to lose weight and gain a healthy outlook to last a lifetime.
GEORGIA: Camp Shane Georgia’s campus is located at Emmanuel College in northeast Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. An hour and a half drive from Atlanta, Georgia it's a quiet and safe setting on 200 acres. All facilities air-conditioned and it boasts an indoor 9-lane collegiate size pool, Aquatic Center, 4000 Sq.ft. air-conditioned Fitness Center with state of the art wellness equipment, fabulous new dormitories, quad style with one or two campers sharing a bathroom. Minutes from Georgia state parks, river activities, and Lake Hartwell. It's a wonderful place to experience summer fun while learning about nutrition, healthy cooking and fitness.
TEXAS: Camp Shane Texas is set on a lovely 83-acre, beautifully landscaped and wooded campus with attractive and well kept facilities in gorgeous Texas Hill Country setting. Dormitories are modern with custom furniture, granite bathroom counter tops and polished concrete floors. All sport facilities, dorms and classrooms are air conditioned. There is an outdoor classroom, garden, orchard, chicken coop, and miles of nature trails as well as a state-of-the-art weight room, fitness center, multi-purpose room, two gymnasiums and a new indoor swimming pool. Wholesome and nutritious Shane approved healthy menu prepared on-site. We are not a fat camp nor are we a boot camp. We combine all the fun of traditional summer camp with the benefits of weight loss.
WISCONSIN: Camp Shane Wisconsin is set on 80 acres, located off the shore of Lake Michigan. Dorms are newly constructed, modern and fully air-conditioned. There is an extensive, state of the art, multi-million-dollar fitness center and large grass playing fields to run fun fitness activities outdoors. The property also boasts an Olympic size indoor swimming pool – great for water exercise. Extensive walking paths on the grounds allow for easy exercise and a scenic river runs through the campus which is suitable for kayaking. Campers can relax in a beautiful, modern lounge and use the theatre for performance arts activities and to watch movies. Our program features our healthy yet delicious portion controlled foods.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2017 Session Dates
Arizona - 2 Week Session Dates
Session 1: June 11 - June 25, 2017
Session 2: June 25 - July 9, 2017
Session 3: July 9 - July 23, 2017
California - 2 Week Session Dates
Session 1: June 17 - July 1, 2017
Session 2: July 1 - July 15, 2017
Session 3: July 15 - July 29, 2017
Georgia - 2 Week Session Dates
Session 1: June 10 - June 24, 2017
Session 2: June 24 - July 8, 2017
Session 3: July 8 - July 22, 2017
New York
Session 1: June 21 - July 10, 2017: 3 weeks
Session 2: June 21 - July 31, 2017: 6 weeks
Session 3: June 21 - August 19, 2017: 9 weeks
Session 4: July 10 - August 19, 2017: 6 weeks
Session 5: July 31 - August 19, 2017: 3 weeks
Texas - 2 Week Session Dates
Session 1: June 10 - June 24, 2017
Session 2: June 24 - July 8, 2017
Session 3: July 8 - July 22, 2017
Wisconsin - 2 Week Session Dates
Session 1: June 10 - June 24, 2017
Session 2: June 24 - July 8, 2017
Session 3: July 8 - July 22, 2017
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Directors, head staff, counselors, photographers, videographers, office support, nutrition instructors and many more. See complete job details, at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campshane.com.
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Shane Weight Loss and Fitness Camps
Visit Our Morgan's Wonderland Camp Website
wbiba[AT]morganswonderland.com
23400 Cibolo Vista
San Antonio, Texas 78261
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Morgan’s Wonderland Camp will be an 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.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: All programs and activities at Morgan's Wonderland Camp are ultra-accessible meaning that all ages and abilities are able to participate. Morgan's Wonderland Camp puts a special emphasis on giving people with physical and cognitive challenges an opportunity to enjoy activities alongside guests without special needs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 103 beautiful acres with majestic, Texas Hill-Country views just on the outskirts of San Antonio, TX.
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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.
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Visit Our Camp Wego Website
352-445-2044
352-249-6783
info[AT]campwego.com
Florida Locations
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Florida, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
CAMPER AGES: 14-65
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Travel Tours Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Wego offers high-quality tours for teen and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are unforgettable adventures. We are not your ordinary travel Camp! On our exciting, supervised educational travel programs, individuals learn new skills, make lifelong friends and explore extraordinary cultures in United States and abroad.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Wego is a Travel camp serving teens and adult with special needs ages 14-65. We are a small travel special needs camp that travel in the United States and abroad. We are able to provide low staffing ratios, 1 to 4. (1:1 if needed) We have highly credentialed and experienced staff so each individuals needs are met. We add new and innovative travel and activities each year.
Our travel is designed to enhance social, friendship, culture, and other vital life skills that promote independence. Camp Wego helps travelers make new friends while traveling in a safe, fun and educational environment.
We offer high-quality supervised tours for teens and adults with special needs year around. Our travel programs are specialized for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.
Individuals must be ambulatory and be able to take care of personal hygiene needs.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, and more. Travel, Travel Abroad, Cruises, Camping, Sightseeing, Theme Parks, Culture
CAMP LOCATION: Our year-round office is located in Florida. Our trips depart and operate from many of domestic and international locations. Our staff training is held every year in Florida.
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
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Camp Wego
http://www.CampGradySpruce.org
214-319-9944
ksingletary[AT]ymcadallas.org
3000 Park Road 36
Graford, TX 76049
United States
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