At Texas Elks Camp having a difference, doesn't make a difference!Texas Elks Camp provides special needs and foster children an opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. Campers are encouraged to make their own decisions, become more independent and accept new challenges.
Any child with special needs or in foster care age 7 to 15, who is a resident of the state of Texas is eligible for admission to the Texas Elks Camp. No child is denied acceptance on the basis of his or her income level, ethnic origin, race, creed, color or religion. There is no fee. Campers are accepted on a “first-come, first-served” basis. |
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2020 Camp Dates Session 1: June 14 - 19, 2020
Session 2: June 21 - 26, 2020 Session 3: June 28 - July 3, 2020 Session 4: July 12 - July 17, 2020 Session 5: July 19 - July 24, 2020 Session 6: July 26 - July 31, 2020 Registration opens January 2, 2020! |
Health and Safety
Our counselors have a commitment to special needs children, and have experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All counselors, nurses and counselors in training attend a week of intense training.
Most counselors at Texas Elks Camp are majoring in therapeutic recreation, special education, elementary education, social work, nursing or pre-med.
In addition to two head counselors Texas Elks Camp employs 20 counselors, 8 counselors in training, a camp director, 2 registered nurses, certified bus drivers, and kitchen personnel. All camp staff lives on site for the duration of camp.
Most counselors at Texas Elks Camp are majoring in therapeutic recreation, special education, elementary education, social work, nursing or pre-med.
In addition to two head counselors Texas Elks Camp employs 20 counselors, 8 counselors in training, a camp director, 2 registered nurses, certified bus drivers, and kitchen personnel. All camp staff lives on site for the duration of camp.