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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

CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit the website for complete information on ALL locations.

Pennsylvania: We train, eat, and sleep all at the Ramada Inn Convention Center Hotel. It provides an ideal learning experience and air conditioned wrestling area.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: USA Olympian - Ken Chertow

OLYMPIC AND ALL-AMERICAN COMPETITOR
•3x Academic All American
•3x NCAA All American
•2x Junior National Champion and OW
•2x Junior World Champion
•Olympic Festival Champion
•Midlands Champion & OW
Owner and Coach of the Gold Medal Training Camp system for 20+ years. Our campers have won 500+ State Championships in the last decade.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: GROUP DISCOUNTS: We offer substantial group discounts and enable coaches and group leaders to attend camp at no charge. We allow all the wrestlers in the community to combine for the group total.See below for details.

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FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Son Camp Options

Parents, you are welcome to attend either the Kids Training Camp or the Future Champions Camp with your son. This is a unique opportunity to learn and bond together in a world class wrestling environment that also stresses fun, fitness, and fundamentals. We encourage you to attend sessions, take notes, video tape the instructional presentations, and/or assist your son. We offer a variety of housing and meal options to meet the needs and budget of your family. We look forward to providing you and your child with a memorable learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.KenChertow.com for camp options, pricing and more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: Beautiful conference centers of various sizes, great aquatics area, plenty of room to play any sport of your choice.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Retreats for businesses, summer camps for Christians, camps for youth, family camping, and much more.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership/CIT

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
See website for details on upcoming schedules.

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.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.

We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.

At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.

Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.

Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have outdoor pool, sports field, outdoor basketball courts, horseback riding, climbing rock wall, water activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: About Us
Camp Doublecreek was founded in 1971 by Uncle Carter and Aunt Trudy, who wanted to give children, ages 4-14, of the greater Austin area, a place where they could thrive in the summers.​

We're proud to continue Uncle Carter and Aunt Trudy's dreams through encouraging, challenging, engaging, and inspiring our campers every single day. We accomplish these goals, by using a variety of summer camp activities lead by our supportive and caring staff. We know how important it is for campers of all ages, as well as our staff, to go home at the end of the day knowing that someone believes in them.

Our Philosophy
Where every camper goes home at the end of the day knowing that someone believes in them.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our counselor in training program is the perfect way for ages 14-16 to learn what it takes to be a camp counselor. You'll get hands-on experience leading activities, working with children, and making lifelong friends. Plus, our experienced staff will be there to mentor and support you every step of the way. Sign up at Our Camp Website Link: www.campdoublecreek.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer a variety of activities that are individually crafted for each age group. From sports to arts and crafts, there's an activity here for every camper to enjoy. Swim lessons are provided for 3rd grade and younger to learn or improve their skills. Our rock wall, zipline, and low ropes course offer challenges for those looking to test their limits. And of course, we have plenty of dancing and arts and crafts for campers who want to express their creativity.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information on our pricing and fees please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campdoublecreek.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Group Counselor
Pickup Point Counselor
Camp Nurse
Activity Counselor
Bus Driver
Counselor In Training

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Youth should plan to be online 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays, and to work ten additional hours per week on their projects. Most of the scheduled time is for projects but some of it will be for meetings.

Required equipment: A tablet or phone with a front-facing camera. A video camera or DSLR camera will also work.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 16 - June 29

Tuition:
$240 for non-MNOHS students
$180 for MNOHS students--or free for those who qualify

Please see our web site for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.mnohs.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We are situated on 100 acres with two venues used for our campers. We have over 25 lesson and trail horses that are amazing for beginners and more advanced riders. We are the trailhead of over 30 miles of lakeside trails maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We ride those trails daily and in our camps.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers will enjoy a hands-on learning experience. We begin with feeding horses, learning all about horse safety, grooming, anatomy, and tacking up. They will learn the basics of riding in a Western saddle, an English saddle, and even get on bareback. Every day we will introduce them to something new about horses, so If they didn't get to come the day before, that's okay. Campers will also enjoy hayrides, arts & crafts, fun activities, & all sorts of fun outdoor games. Our Camp is a great introduction to horses. It is not an all-day riding event. However, everyone does get to experience riding Western, and English riding when they attend a full camp.

We focus on a fun, hands-on experience with horses, to give children a glimpse into what it is like to care for, ride and safely experience horses.

Our goal is to provide a camp that is safe, informative, and fun.

We divide the days between hayrides, arts & crafts, riding, grooming, and on hot Summer days, bathing the horses.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Riding School for kids who are home-schooled or out of school.

$250 - Four 2 Hour Classes
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Thursdays 9am - 11am
Ages 6yr. - 9yr.

Fridays 9am - 11am
Ages 8yr. - 12yr.
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$250 - Class Sizes are Limited
Purchase 4 dates (Thur or Fri )
Each session is 2 hours
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The Riding School will introduce young riders to the amazing world of horses. We will focus on the fundamentals of horseback riding while having fun in various activities. Young horse enthusiasts will learn the joys of riding Western, English, and even bareback. They will brush, groom, feed, and learn the anatomy of horses. They will have fun with arts and crafts, go on hayrides, explore the barns, and much more. It’s the perfect introduction to horses in a super fun and safe environment.

OTHER CAMP INFO: In our Riding Academy for kids 8 years old and older, campers will spend one on one, with their very own horse. Start the day feeding, grooming, and getting to know your horse. You will learn how to tack up your own horse, go on trail rides, learn arena games, and even ride bareback and in an English saddle. We will also cover all the fundamentals of horsemanship and everything horses

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.benbrookstables.com
for complete dates, times and prices

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for qualified, experienced camp counselors.  To apply call 817-249-1001

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT or Leader in Training and
CIT or Counselor in Training.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available through Open Doors Scholarship Program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp, August 29-31

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Custom Retreats, Girl & Boy Scout Weekends, Church / School / Family Groups, 4H Partnerships, etc.

CAMP FACILITIES: When "The Heart" was first built, it was a resort hotel, so all our "tepees" have central air-conditioning. Campers under 12 live in the original hotel, 4-5 girls per room with a counselor, indoor plumbing. Older girls live in dormitory-style "tepees" with 10-12 girls and 2-3 counselors per room, indoor plumbing. All bunk beds are twin size.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Heart O' the Hills has been a summer camp for girls since 1953. Director Jane Ragsdale was a camper herself who always wanted to run a camp. She became program director when she was 21, and after 12 summers in that role, became director. 2015 was her 50th consecutive summer to be at camp in some capacity.

We offer two- and four-week sessions. All campers are asked to take Red Cross swim lessons, field sports and horseback riding. There is a list of some 50 electives that campers can choose from to round out their schedules, so there is something for everyone--from the most athletic to the most creative. The emphasis is on learning new skills in a fun environment.

New campers draw from a hat to determine tribe affiliation. The friendly competitive spirit of the tribes are infectious!

Campers leave their electronics at home and learn to live and relate to each other the old fashioned way.

Counselors arrive a minimum of one week before campers to take skills certification courses and learn all about how The Heart operates.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Heart LITes are too old to be campers but haven't had a year of college, so don't qualify to be counselors. They may apply to come as volunteers.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S):
Triple S Retreats: Mother-Daughter at Heart
April 28-May 1, 2016
Sept. 2-5, 2016

Open House tours at The Heart
Saturday, March 19, 2016

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please see more details on our website, or feel free to call or email us. We're friendly!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 DATES
First Term (ages 6-16)
Sunday, June 5—Saturday, July 2, $4,925*
Split 1A Sunday, June 5—Saturday, June 18, $2,800*
Split 1B Sunday, June 19—Saturday, July 2, $2,800 *
Second Term (ages 6-16)
Saturday, July 9—Friday, Aug. 5, $4,925*
Split 2A Saturday, July 9—Friday, July 22, $2,800*
Split 2B Saturday, July 23—Friday, Aug. 5, $2,800*
June + July Terms (ages 6-16) Sunday, June 5—Friday, Aug. 5 (campers go with families on break July 2-8), $9,260*
*discounts may apply

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire role model counselors, energetic and fun young women who can organize and teach skills to campers. Also limited openings for support staff: horseback, office, maintenance, kitchen.

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!

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.

CAMP FACILITIES: Featuring a sandy private waterfront, this camp has a swimming area protected by a floating pier, canoeing and kayaking, a sand volleyball court, archery range, and other outdoor activities. Hiking trails weave amid the trees that cover the inland camping areas. Modern air-conditioned cabins provide housing for campers, with restroom facilities nearby.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The program focus for Camp Gambill is introducing girls to camp life. Campers will Discover the fun of Girl Scout camp, Connect with their friends as they try new things, and Take Action to better themselves and their communities. Sessions are designed to allow girls to use their imaginations and their growing leadership skills to complete activities and have FUN!

Camp Gambill is proud to be an ACA accredited camp!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT and MIT Programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 12-14

Fabulous friends- entering grades 2-3 $230

Best of Both Worlds- entering grades 4-6 $230

June 15-17

Camp FUNtastic- entering grades 2-3 $215

Wildflower Fun- entering grades 4-6 $215

June 15-24

Crazy 4 Camp- entering grades 7-12 $605

June 19-24

Arts in the Outdoors- entering grades 2-4 $395

Flashlights & PJs- entering grades 4-6 $395

June 26- July 1

Red, White, & You!!!- entering grades 2-4 $395

SPARK- entering grades 4-6 $395

Gambill Goes Greek- entering grades 7-12 $395

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gsnetx.org for more information about each session!

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are held in the Life Ki-do Academy, a year round martial arts school; one of the largest and nicest in Austin. Serving the Austin area for over 20 years. Indoor and outdoor seating for parents, free wi-fi, excellent training equipment and staff and a clean comfortable environment for waiting families.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Life Ki-do Martial Arts Voted Best Afterschool Activity! -- Austin Chronicle Readers Poll (multiple times). What Parents are Saying…

“I have never met a parent who was not thrilled with their child’s experience at Life Ki-do.” – Leslie C.

“I have yet to find a program that incorporates such a high level of mindfulness practice, emotional awareness and physical development all rolled into one.” – M. Johnson

“They have learned to focus and listen well, which has positively enhanced their time in school. Most of all, they are learning so much while having FUN!” – Sam D.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer martial arts classes year round for ages 3 to adult. At Life Ki-do Martial Arts, we believe that the way we train should represent the way we want to live our lives. If we want our lives to be filled with inner strength, peacefulness and happiness, then our martial arts classes should be filled with these elements as well.

OTHER CAMP INFO: In addition to martial arts drills and games, Karate Camp includes Ninja Obstacle Course, padded nunchakus and swords, and snack/free time in which campers can choose between a variety of activities. Kids have tons of fun while learning breathing techniques for focus and anxiety, tools for inner confidence, friendship skills, and team building. On Friday, we’ll end the day with an inspiring belt ceremony and demonstration for parents.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Power Ninja Camps – for kids entering Kinder-1st grade in fall 2015 June 15-19 10am-12pm $175

Samurai Camps – for kids entering 2nd-6th grade in fall 2015

July 20-24 10am-1pm $199

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Bette Perot is home to our award-winning Equestrian Program with a large riding arena and diverse riding trails. Camp program facilities include a swimming pool, extensive nature study sites, a sports/ game field, archery range, ropes course and climbing wall.

Camp facilities include the uniquely-designed air-conditioned Treehouse unit, three units made up of five air-conditioned cabins each and a platform tent unit located near the ropes course. Laird West Lodge is designed as an all-inclusive air-conditioned unit with bathroom facilities and program room inside. There are also two beautiful log cabins used for administration, programming and activities. The Hilltop Dining Lodge is a high-capacity dining area used for all campers and staff which includes a large indoor fireplace and glass windows for a spectacular view of the property. The Health Lodge is equipped with an emergency treatment room, individual rooms, and a ward.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Bette Perot is proud to be American Camp Association (ACA) accredited!

The Program Focus for Camp Bette Perot is outdoor adventure! Girls experience excitement and fun while discovering that there’s nothing they can’t do.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: GSNETX offers Counselor in Training (CIT) and Wrangler in Training (WIT) programs for older girls. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gsnetx.org for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): A variety of family camp opportunities are held throughout the school year. Please visit our website to view upcoming camp programs.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Numerous weekend camping opportunities are available during the school year. Please visit our website to view upcoming camp programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.gsnetx.org for a full listing of resident camp sessions being offered this summer and pricing information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested in working with girls and helping them develop their leadership skills and confidence in a fun, fast-paced, outdoor environment?  GSNETX is looking for fantastic role models to join their resident camp staff as counselors, unit leaders, and nurses.  GSNETX will provide needed training and/or certification for staff members selected to serve as lifeguards, ropes course instructors, etc.  Email: camp[AT]gsnetx.org for application materials. 

CAMP FACILITIES: There are air conditioned facilities for up to 50 – also a large meeting and eating hall and various recreation areas. There is also a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home available for short notice/short term use. The sleeping facilities include a 24 person bunk house, 6 cabins and a railroad caboose.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our families, churches and country are all in serious trouble - as our way of life rushes towards a godless oblivion. In an effort to help, Holly Cove offers a simple place, focused on basics - God, Family, Country.

Holly Cove is for GOD and YOU

Holly Cove is set in simple, natural surroundings – in the Angelina National Forest and on the shores of Lake Sam Rayburn

Camping, Boating, Fishing, Hunting, Get away
Using the facilities or just the grounds
Meetings

Holly Cove will offer a series of faith based conferences focused on God, Family, Country - conducted by carefully selected world class leaders. These conferences are free - “love offerings” accepted

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Holly Cove will offer a series of faith based conferences focused on God, Family, Country - conducted by carefully selected world class leaders.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps at TCU will be hosted at The Bernard J. “Tut” Bartzen Tennis Center, featuring 27 total courts – six varsity tennis courts and five indoor courts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
SESSIONS:
Session I: June 8-12, 2015
Session II: June 15-19, 2015
Session III: June 22-26, 2015
Session IV: June 29-July 3, 2015

FEES:
$475 for Full Day Campers
$325 for Half Day Campers

TIMES:
Full Day: 9am-4:30pm daily
Half Day: 9am-noon daily

CAMP FACILITIES: Six tennis courts (three lighted), six baseball diamonds, two soccer fields, two horseback arenas (one for rodeo, one for English jumping), regulation sized gymnasium with hardwood floor. Cabins are screened with ceiling fans and indoor plumbing. Dining hall feeds entire camp in one sitting. Golf driving range and putting greens, more than a mile of pristine Guadalupe River, both banks. 500+ acre property with expansive room for climbing, camping, and hiking.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Boys are guided through more than 60 activities which are instruction-oriented with excitement and accomplishment in mind. Activities include: archery, arts and crafts, baseball, basketball, canoeing, campcraft, fencing, football, gaga, golf, hiking, horseback (English and western), kickball, pickleball, polocrosse, riflery, soccer, sports, tennis, swimming, ceramics, leather work, climbing wall, pedal carts and so much more!

Stewart builds on intangibles�self-confidence, teamwork, leadership, individual identity, meeting challenges. Stewart has a unique Advancement Trail to reward incentive and individual accomplishment. Senior campers choose a �major�: ranchman, outdoorsman, sportsman, or campmaster, and specialize in that aspect of camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Owned and operated for more than 45 years by the Ragsdale Family, Camp Stewart boasts quality, traditional camping while offering home-cooked cuisine and outstanding facilities.
Visit our website or feel free to call or email us for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2013 Dates and Tuition

Open House tours Saturday, March 23, 2013

Triple S Retreats
Father-Son at Stewart May 2-5, 2013
Mother-Daughter at Heart O' the Hills (sister camp) May 2-5, 2013
Father-Son at Stewart Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2013
Mother-Daughter at Heart O' the Hills (sister camp) Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2013
Mother-Son at Stewart Sept. 6-8, 2013

First Term (ages 6-16)
Friday, June 7�Wednesday, July 3, $4,590 ($4,430)*
Split 1A Friday, June 7�Thursday, June 20, $2,550 ($2,460)*
Split 1B Friday, June 21� Wednesday, July 3, $2,550 ($2,460)*

Second Term (ages 6-16)
Monday, July 8�Saturday, Aug. 3, $4,590 ($4,430)*
Split 2A Monday, July 8�Saturday, July 20, $2,550 ($2,460)*
Split 2B Sunday, July 21�Saturday, Aug. 3, $2,550 ($2,460)*

Summer Term (ages 6-16) $8,720 ($8,400)*
Friday, June 7�Saturday, Aug. 3

*Amount in parenthesis is discount for payment by check; other discounts may apply

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are held in the Life Ki-do Academy, a year round martial arts school; one of the largest and nicest in Austin. Serving the Austin area for over 20 years.

Indoor and outdoor seating for parents, free wi-fi, excellent training equipment and staff and a clean comfortable environment for waiting families.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Life Ki-do Martial Arts Voted Best Afterschool Activity! -- Austin Chronicle Readers Poll (multiple times).

What Parents are Saying…

“I have never met a parent who was not thrilled with their child’s experience at Life Ki-do.” – Leslie C.

“I have yet to find a program that incorporates such a high level of mindfulness practice, emotional awareness and physical development all rolled into one.” – M. Johnson

“They have learned to focus and listen well, which has positively enhanced their time in school. Most of all, they are learning so much while having FUN!” – Sam D.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer martial arts classes year round for ages 3 to adult.

At Life Ki-do Martial Arts, we believe that the way we train should represent the way we want to live our lives. If we want our lives to be filled with inner strength, peacefulness and happiness, then our martial arts classes should be filled with these elements as well.

OTHER CAMP INFO: In addition to martial arts drills and games, Karate Camp includes Ninja Obstacle Course, padded nunchakus and swords, and snack/free time in which campers can choose between a variety of activities. Kids have tons of fun while learning breathing techniques for focus and anxiety, tools for inner confidence, friendship skills, and team building. On Friday, we’ll end the day with an inspiring belt ceremony and demonstration for parents.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Power Ninja Camps – for kids entering Kinder-1st grade in fall 2015

June 8-12 10am-12pm $175
July 6-10 10am-12pm $175
Aug 3-7 10am-12pm $175

Samurai Camps – for kids entering 2nd-6th grade in fall 2015

June 22-26 10am-1pm $199
July 13-17 10am-1pm $199
Aug 10-14 10am-1pm $199

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The SPI Mission: In 1996, our programs were founded by language educators to offer students an authentic homestay immersion experience coupled with a cross-cultural leadership and community service component. With SPI programs, students develop global perspectives and leadership skills that give them a competitive advantage in college admissions and future endeavors.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All SPI Study Abroad programs include a leadership enrichment or community service component. Through engaging group discussions, team building excursions and community service projects, students foster personal growth and leadership skills.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: SPI offers one full scholarship for our Costa Rica program, as well as two partial scholarships for our European programs. Apply online today: Our Camp Website Link: www.spiabroad.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
A full list of SPI Study Abroad program locations and tuition fees can be viewed here: Our Camp Website Link: www.spiabroad.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities are always first class. Most of the No.1 Soccer Camps are held on renown college campuses or private schools throughout the United States.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: No. 1 Soccer Camps offers a camp for all levels of players.

1) Youth Academy - Designed for boys and girls ages 6-10. Fun, exciting and engaging activities are all part of the week. We do this with individual and small group activities with the introduction of fun technical exercises and games that are engaging and pertinent for the age group and ability level. With our unique curriculum youth players will be exposed to the proper technique such as shooting, dribbling, 1v1, crossing and much more.

2) Junior Academy - Designed for boys & girls, goalkeepers and field players ages 10-13. The program has been designed to build a foundation that will help the participant’s progress to the next level. This will be accomplished in a fun, entertaining and positive environment. Each session will be progressive in nature and will conclude with a relative small-sided game that will highlight the topic of the session. Competitive tournaments will be played throughout the week, and be the highlight of our evening sessions.

3) Senior Academy - Designed for High School players, including incoming freshmen, who are ready to play and be trained at the next level. . Throughout the week, players will be put in a competitive environment that will bring out their very best. Players will be exposed to the four dimensions of training, Physical, Technical, Tactical and Psychological. In our unique evening competitions, players will have the opportunity to compete against other teams, other players and themselves.

4) College Prep Academy - Our goal is to provide an incredible environment where serious soccer players will be exposed to the highest level of instruction in anticipation of playing at the highest level possible. High Performance Seminars will be led by trusted experts in their field and will include: Sports Nutrition, Soccer Specific Conditioning, ACT/SAT Preparation and Sport Psychology. Goalkeepers and field players will be exposed to an intensive training environment for those who are serious about fulfilling their potential.

5) College Showcase Camps - Now available for the serious soccer player at select No.1 Soccer Camp sites throughout the country. The directors of our College ID Showcase Camps are all currently active college coaches. In addition, the College Showcase ID Camps allow you to be seen by, and to work directly with college coaches and their assistants from programs all over the US. The philosophy of the College Showcase ID Camps is to provide you with a more intimate environment from which to experience what College coaches expect from their players.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for a site and date that will work for you at: Our Camp Website Link: www.no1soccercamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The No.1 Soccer Camps hires well qualified staff coaches. Please visit our website to fill out an application and to learn more about our programs.

CAMP FACILITIES: Many of the buildings date back to the 1930's when Mo-Ranch was a working ranch and a family vacation location for the Moran family. Loma Linda is the lodging for our Summer Campers and has stayed true to its original purpose - housing for the youth programs. Loma Linda is air-conditioned and has four separate living areas with community bathrooms.

We have a high and low ropes course, indoor climbing wall, archery range, sports fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, outdoor cooking area, a Riverview nature classroom, a Youth Plaza, a swimming pool, and of course, the cool headwaters of the Guadalupe River. Our waterfront is designated for an awesome swimming experience with our famous Mo-Slide, a a rope swing, canoeing, kayaking, and playing in the rapids of the Guadalupe.

Meals are served in a modern cafeteria style dining hall. We call it the King Dining Hall. Our infirmary a fully equipped with a an available nurse twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week during our Summer Camp season.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mo-Ranch Summer Camp provides a place where campers can feel safe and comfortable with their peers while being challenged, discovering, and growing in their relationship with Christ. The love of Christ is not only heard and read but also experienced throughout all of our activities: whether it be at the high ropes challenge course, while canoeing down the river, or mountain biking along our trails. Through developing independence and self-confidence, building strong relationships, experiencing new activities, and positive role modeling from the staff, we demonstrate the heart of the gospel message. Mo-Ranch Summer Camp is a place for campers to have fun, make new friends, challenge themselves, and feel good about their faith.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed for teenagers ages 16-17 years old. They will experience 3 weeks of camp while learning and developing skills through faith and leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please copy & visit this link to find the scholarships available and forms to submit: Our Camp Website Link: www.moranch.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session dates, rates and information, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.moranch.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Working at Mo-Ranch will give you a challenging yet extremely rewarding job that will build skills for the future. We are always looking for the best possible staff each summer. If you enjoy working outdoors in a beautiful hill country setting, making new friends, and want to make a positive difference in the life of a child we invite you to submit an application for employment. Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.summercamp.moranch.org to apply!

CAMP FACILITIES: Air-conditioned cabins, center lodge meeting area, large roofed pavilion, dining hall, ropes course, climbing wall, lake with water slide/dock/blob, swimming pool, chapel, volleyball court, sports field, professional grade soccer goals, arts and crafts building, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We're the only co-ed ACA accredited Catholic camp in the southwest!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.thepines.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

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?"

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff are knowledgeable about their sport and are current or former coaches and players from different universities and backgrounds. We have been training athletes for 45+ years and know the difference it takes to excel on the court and in life.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for the complete list of dates and prices.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cabins, 20 motel rooms, pool, lots of recreation, two bodies of water, lots of meeting rooms, both indoor and outdoor.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Eco Camp (Ages 8-12) Environmental camp for younger campers.

Adventure Camp (Ages 12-16) Survival camp that includes cooking over camp fires and survival skills.

M.A.D. (Music, Art, & Drama) Camp (Ages 12-16)

S.A.L.T. (Service And Leadership Training, Ages 15-16)

Two Week Internship (Ages 16-17) Interested in getting a taste in being a staff member? This is the camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: SALT (Service and Leadership Training) campers will have the opportunity to serve the greater camp community while learning ways to engage others in team building initiatives, problem solving, communication and servant-hood. Putting leadership skills into actions, SALT campers will be partially responsible for the mini-campers and will help with the daily ministry operations of the camp. High ropes, including the zip-line and power pole as well as mountain biking, along with other traditional camp activities round out the week of fun and spiritual growth as a SALT participant.

Gilmont Interns participate in a two week camp experience. The first week, they participate with the SALT program and the second week they serve more in an assistant counselor role. If participant is 16 years old the first day of camp, they must have gone through the SALT program. Interns learn teaching techniques; go through discussions in delivery of low ropes course initiatives; help plan and deliver vesper services with guidance from the Spiritual Adviser; plan and teach with one other intern and program staff activities in the second week; take part in and understand all specialty camps; and, discover the fun and responsibilities of becoming a counselor.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Full Week of Camp $575

* Great Gluten Escape $575
* Minicamp ½ Week, Cost of Camp: $367
* Two Week Internship $236

What other financial assistance is available?
Families with Multiple Campers - $585 for first child, $385 for each additional child.

Payment Plans and Flexibility - Register now and make automatic or voluntary monthly payments toward camp as low as $50 per month. It is no problem to switch weeks later if needed.

Camperships - Camperships (camp scholarships) are still available for families needing additional assistance – applications available through the Gilmont office, due May 1, 2016.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Circle of Friends Camp is for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Because of the generosity of others, it is a free weekend to all who attend. Look around this site to see what all goes on during Circle of Friends. For complete info please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1- June 19-25
Discovery Camp #1 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #1 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #1 Ages 15-16 $585

Session 2- June 26-July 2
Discovery Camp #2 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #2 Ages 11-14 $575
Adventure Camp Ages 12-16 $585

Session 3- July 3-9
Discovery Camp #3 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #3 Ages 11-14 $575
S.A.L.T. Camp #2 Ages 15-16 $585
M.A.D. Camp Ages 12-16 $585

Session 4- July 10-16
Discovery Camp #4 Ages 7-10 $575
Explorer Camp #4 Ages 11-14 $575
Eco Camp Ages 8-12 $585

Great Gluten Escape July 24-30

MINI CAMP DATES (AGES 6-8)
Mini Camp #1: June 22-25, 2016 $367
Mini Camp #2: July 6-9, 2016 $367

SUMMER CAMP INTERNSHIP (AGES 16-17)
Internship #1: June 19-July 2 $236
Internship #2: July 3-16 $236

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Gilmont’s Summer Staff consists of students between the ages of 18 and 25. They are young adult role models that serve as the backbone for our summer. They care for the campers 24/7, facilitate recreation, participate in Bible study... and ... let's just say they do pretty much everything that needs to happen to make camp run and be fun.

For any questions please feel free to call us at (903)797-6400 or apply today at Our Camp Website Link: www.gilmont.org.