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 2023 Sessions
Beginning Summer 2022 Texas Elks Camp sessions will be more specific to campers' ages. Please pay careful attention to the ages noted for each camp session when making plans and applying for camp.
Session 1: June 11 - June 16, Ages 14 to 17
Session 2: June 18 - June 23, Ages 11 to 13
Session 3: June 25 - June 30, Ages 7 to 10
Session 4: July 2 - July 7, Ages 18 to 21
Session 5: July 9 - July 14, Ages 7 to 10
Session 6: July 16 - July 21, Ages 11 to 13
Session 7: July 23 - July 28, Ages 14 to 17
Session 2: June 18 - June 23, Ages 11 to 13
Session 3: June 25 - June 30, Ages 7 to 10
Session 4: July 2 - July 7, Ages 18 to 21
Session 5: July 9 - July 14, Ages 7 to 10
Session 6: July 16 - July 21, Ages 11 to 13
Session 7: July 23 - July 28, Ages 14 to 17
Activities
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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.