At Texas Elks Camp having a difference, doesn't make a difference!
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Texas Elks Camp provides children with special needs and children in foster care 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 21, 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.
Any child with special needs or in foster care age 7 to 21, 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.
Summer 2025 Sessions
Texas Elks Camp sessions are specific to campers' ages. Please pay careful attention to the ages noted for each camp session when making plans and applying for camp. *Session 3 will end on Thursday, July 3, and Session 4 will begin on Monday, July 7.
Session 1: June 15 - June 20, Ages 14 - 17
Session 2: June 22 - June 27, Ages 11 - 13
Session 3: June 29 - July 3, Ages 7 - 10 *
Session 4: July 7 - July 11, Ages 7 - 10 *
Session 5: July 13 - July 18, Ages 11 - 13
Session 6: July 20 - July 25, Ages 14 - 17
Session 7: July 27 - Aug 1, Ages 18 - 21
Session 2: June 22 - June 27, Ages 11 - 13
Session 3: June 29 - July 3, Ages 7 - 10 *
Session 4: July 7 - July 11, Ages 7 - 10 *
Session 5: July 13 - July 18, Ages 11 - 13
Session 6: July 20 - July 25, Ages 14 - 17
Session 7: July 27 - Aug 1, Ages 18 - 21
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 directors Texas Elks Camp employs 20 counselors, 4 counselors in training, 2 registered nurses, certified bus drivers, as well as maintenance, housekeeping and kitchen personnel.
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 directors Texas Elks Camp employs 20 counselors, 4 counselors in training, 2 registered nurses, certified bus drivers, as well as maintenance, housekeeping and kitchen personnel.
