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 It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our board of directors has decided to cancel our summer camp season for this year. Please know this was not a decision that any one is taking lightly. Despite all of our efforts to plan and prepare for a safe summer camp experience our board of directors feels that the risks are still too great and do not want to take the chance that anyone might contract COVID-19.
Please know that we appreciate all of your efforts and thank you so much for applying to send your kids to Texas Elks Camp. We would love for you to apply again next year. We will be making plans to make summer 2021 better than ever! We will be working on virtual camp activities for this summer. Please watch our Facebook page and website for more information. Sincerely, Texas Elks Children's Services Staff |
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.