Winter 2015 Newsletter

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CAMPS THAT CAMP AT CAMP FOR ALL

LETTER FROM THE

SPRING 2016 schedule

CHAIRMAN LIZ RIGNEY

Until I became involved in CAMP FOR ALL, the term “CAMP� brought the obvious words to mind. Summer! Hot days! School's out! Now, thanks to the miracle of CAMP FOR ALL, my vocabulary has broadened to include Winter! Spring! Fall!

Camp For All is not just a summer camp that enriches the lives of ALL who attend, but it is also a Camp For ALL seasons.

Campers and volunteers can experience the joys of Camp For All, no matter what the time of year. Families can get away for a much needed weekend. Campers reconnect with their summer friends.

What better way to spend a cold winter day than climbing the challenge course in Star Place or recording your favorite song in the music studio? Who could resist a horseback ride on a crisp autumn day, the classroom being the furthest from your mind?

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CAMP FOR ALL serves more than 10,000 children and adults each year and there are zillions of volunteer opportunities thanks to our year round programming.

Won't you join us?

OUR MISSION

Chairman, Board of Directors

Total num be r

Annual number of campers

10,000

Camp For All is a unique, barrier free camp working in partnership with other non-profits to enrich the lives of children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs and their families throughout the year.

Camp For All is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.

Camp For All Newsletter is produced by the Camp For All Foundation. Copyright 2016 by the Camp For All Foundation.

All rights reserved. No part of this newsletter can be reproduced or reprinted without written permission.

CAMP

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PARTNERS

Jan 22 - 24 Feb 5 - 7 Feb 12 - 14 Feb 12 - 14 Feb 12 - 14 Feb 26 - 28 Feb 26 - 28 Feb 26 - 28 Mar 3 - 4 Mar 5 - 7 Mar 10 - 13 Mar 10 - 13 Mar 14 - 18 Mar 18 - 20 Mar 18 - 20 Mar 23 - 24 Apr 1 - 3 Apr 1 - 3 Apr 7 - 8 Apr 8 - 10 Apr 15 - 17 Apr 15 - 17 Apr 15 - 17 Apr 20 - 22 Apr 22 - 24 Apr 22 - 24 Apr 28 - May 1 May 5 - 6 May 6 - 8 May 6 - 8 May 12 - 15 May 13 May 13 - 15

Wacky Winter Weekend Be An Angel Family Camp Adventure Get-A-Way Camp Love Without Limits Shining Stars Family Camp Retreat of Renewal Camp M.O.S.T. Camp LIFE Camp For Joy Camp du Ballon Rouge Camp Xtreme Champ Camp Camp For All 2U Camp Healing Hearts Retiro Sanando Los Corazones The Parish School Linking Lives Camp Amigo Momentum Academy Camp Pump it Up Camp SIA Camp Braveheart Camp Rocks Camp SMILE Periwinkle Family Camp Camp YOLO Higher Ground Retreat Camp Monarch Chrysalis Camp Can Do Camp Por Que No? Camp No Limits T.H. Rogers CPAT Texas Camp

Children ages 6-14 with Epilepsy and their Siblings Family Camp for Families with a Child with Special Needs Adults with Epilepsy Children with Various Orthopedic and Neurological Disorders Children and Teens with Renal Dysfunction and their Families Family Camp for Families who have Lost a Loved One Teens with Physical Challenges Children with Various Challenges and Siblings Children with Language and Learning Disorders Children and Teens with Tourette Syndrome Wheelchair Sports Camp Families affected by MS Camp For All Program at MD Anderson Children's Hospital Families who have Lost a Loved One Spanish Speaking Families who have Lost a Loved One Children with Learning Differences Psycho-Social Weekend for Adolescents with Cancer Children with Cranio-Facial Challenges Children with Learning Differences Children with Cardiac Challenges Children and Teens with GI and Liver Dysfunction Camp for Children with Heart Conditions Children with Autism Children with Autism Pediatric Patients with Chronic Illnesses and their Families Teens with Chronic Illnesses and their Siblings Adults with Brain Injuries Children with Neurological Differences People with Multiple Sclerosis Adults with Special Needs Children with Amputated Limbs and Limb Deformities 5th Grade Class, inclusive for Children with Special Needs Children with Cerebral Palsy and their Families

Epilepsy Foundation Texas Be An Angel Foundation Epilepsy Foundation Texas Shriners Hospital Kidney Kamp Foundation Texas Children's Hospital Easter Seals of Greater Houston Family Support Network The Joy School Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas TIRR Foundation National MS Society Lone Star MD Anderson Children's Hospital Bo's Place Bo's Place The Parish School Texas Children's Hospital Dell Children's Hospital Momentum Academy Texas Children's Hospital Texas Children's Hospital Dell Children's Hospital Camp Journey The Westview School The Periwinkle Foundation The Periwinkle Foundation Texas District Pilot's Club The Monarch School MS Society Pasadena Park District No Limits Limb Loss Foundation T.H. Rogers School CPAT Texas

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All 2015 statistics unless otherwise indicated

SUMMER 2016 schedule May 26 - 28 May 31 - Jun 3 May 31 - Jun 3 Jun 1 - 3 Jun 1 - 3 Jun 5 - 11 Jun 12 - 18 Jun 19 - 24 Jun 19 - 24 Jun 26 - Jul 1 Jun 26 - Jul 1 Jun 27 - Jul 1 Jul 3 - 8 Jul 3 - 8 Jul 10 - 15 Jul 10 - 15 Jul 10 - 15 Jul 11 - 15 Jul 17 - 22 Jul 24 - 29 Jul 31 - Aug 5 Aug 7 - 12 Aug 7 - 12 Aug 7 - 12 Aug 16 - 19

Camp Janus Camp T. E. A. M. S. Camp Sunrise Camp Shooting Stars Camp Monarch Butterfly MDA Summer Camp Camp Spike 'N Wave Camp Star Trails Camp Star Trails Rainbow Connection Camp Dreamcatcher Camp For All 2U Camp That Love Built Camp Smiles Camp Xtreme Camp PHEver Camp Social Superheros Camp For All 2U Camp Hope Camp Champions Camp Periwinkle Camp Cell-A-Bration Camp Discovery/Dermadillo Camp Shining Stars TR Summit

Children and Teens with Burns Teens with Sight Impairments Teens with Developmental Disabilities Adults with Developmental Disabilities Children and Teens with Neurological Differences Children and Teens with Muscular Dystrophy Children with Epilepsy Children with Cancer Children with Cancer Children and Teens with Cancer Children and Teens with Cancer Camp For All Program at Dell Children's Hospital Children and Teens with Spina Bifida Children and Teens with Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Sports Children and Teens with Phenylketonuira (PKU) Children with Special Needs Camp For All Program at MD Anderson Children's Hospital Children and Teens with HIV/AIDS Ages 10-30 with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Children and Teens with Cancer Children with Sickle Cell Disease Children with Skin Disorders Children and Teens with Renal Dysfunction Theraputic Recreation Conference

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CAMPFORJOY!

GETTING WACKY IN JANUARY!

Campers have a SPRING in their Step!

Since 2010 the Epilepsy Foundation Texas, has partnered with Camp For All to host Wacky Winter Weekend for kids and teens with epilepsy and their siblings. We asked Suzanne Thomas, the Camp and Recreation Coordinator for Epilepsy Foundation Texas, to tell us more!

Since 2012, The Joy School, a Houston school for children with learning and language differences, has partnered with Camp For All in March. Sarah Burden, Camp Director and Speech Language Pathologist for The Joy School, tells us more!

Favorite Activity:

ROPES Favorite Activity:

ROPES AND ZIP LINE “Campers do something they’ve never done before in a safe environment and gain confidence learning what they can do!”

(Epilepsy Foundation)

The Best Thing about Camp:

MAKING AND REUNITING WITH FRIENDS “It is a reunion for campers from last summer and first time campers make new friends that they will see next summer.”

“For our kids who struggle with motor difficulties, anxiety, or self-esteem/self-confidence issues, the experience of challenging themselves in a safe and fun place is empowering.”

(The Joy School)

The Best Thing about Camp:

MEANINGFUL REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES “From preparing for their first overnight trip to waiting in line for meals —everything is a functional life lesson. The camaraderie that occurs is something that no other activity gives us.” (The Joy School)

(Epilepsy Foundation)

Why Camp For All?: Why Camp For All?: “The impact Camp For All has on our campers is immeasurable. It helps to foster independence and provides these children with wonderful experiences and a lifetime of memories”.

“Our time at Camp For All has become one of the most anticipated events of our entire school year. The expertise and compassion of the Camp For All staff towards our students each spring is irreplaceable.”

SEASONS through the MIKE LEWTER

When asked, Mike will tell you that his favorite time of year to volunteer with Camp For All is“any time campers are

CAMP CULINARY CHALLENGE !

Camp food favorites: s'mores and mac 'n' cheese — were on the menu at the historic Parador on Binz when the Camp For All Young Professionals hosted the annual Camp Culinary Challenge. Twelve chefs came together in a friendly competition that had 300 guests placing their votes and licking their chops.

Mac N’ Cheese Winner: Chef Danny Trace of Brennan’s.

S’Mores Winner: Samantha Wright of Sweet and Mellow

Ramon Nojka, William Rosales, Victor Santiago, and Chef Danny Trace of Brennan’s Win People’s Choice for Best Mac N Cheese with Co-Chairs Misty Taylor and Allison Schaffer

Elizabeth and Will Eggleston

Mike’s contribution to Camp For All doesn’t stop there. As an engineer with construction experience, Mike has been invaluable as a volunteer for Camp For All overseeing several large projects over the past four years.

The projects include Star Place, Hamill House, and more! And yet he still finds time to attend every Camp For All event from Austin to Houston!

Guests Flock to the

BirdShooters

On October 15th, guests Honoring Lana and Charlie McDaniel flocked to the Fireman’s Training Center in Brenham for the camo-cool event of the season. Guests stalked the silent auction to get the best deals, but no hunting was required for a delicious quail dinner.

Co-Chairs Cathy Cameron and Betsy Streigler hit their mark by raising $246,000 to help bring campers to Camp For All!

Seen in the Crowd: Kathy and Clay Parker, Nancy and Sandy Gaido, Cathleen and Bob Davis, Sissy Miller, Tiffany and Bryan Morisak, Lois and Jim Kolkhorst, Sally Blackie-Sengel and Sonny Sengel, Ellen and Jim Ellison, Dixie and Ron Hall, Sandi and Gary Appelt, Vicki and Otto Hanak, Katie and Myrv Cron, Tami Redshaw and Edward Smith, Randi and Averyt Knapp. Kathy and Blake Emmett, Pam and Bryan Green, Tikka and Doug Cone, Linda and Bill Blocker, Tara and Jim Limmer, Haley and Jim Kruse, Cheryl and Jay Alexander, Janice and Steve Scheve, Dr. Jennifer Jones and Joel Jones, Twyla and Milton Tate, Danny Rae, Jerrie and Peter Powell, Sharon and J.C. Dettling, Margo Teegardin, Cyndee Smith and Tom McMahon

present.” Luckily for us that means that he volunteers at Camp year round! Before joining the Camp For All Board of Directors, Mike regularly came to Camp For All with Camp Hope, a camp for children and teens with HIV/AIDS. Now, he volunteers at Camp and at Camp For All 2U, too!

EVENTS

VOLUNTEERING

YP CAMP CARE DAY! The Camp For All

Young Professionals donated a Saturday Co-Chair Misty Taylor, Camp For All President & CEO Pat Sorrells, Co-Chair Allison Schaffer

Kelson Astley, Mollie Yarborough, and Bobby Struzick

Thank you, Mike!

Jaime Brath and Whitney Boepple

People’s Choice award winner for Best es Sam Wright of Sweet and Mellow with herS’Mor Homemade S’mores

morning in October to come volunteer at Camp!

The hard working YPs were treated to a morning of volunteering with programming at the ranch, and rounded off the day by serving lunch to many hungry campers!

Houston and Austin Volunteer Opportunities!

We currently need volunteers for our upcoming Camp For All 2U sessions in Houston and Austin! If you are interested in being inspired and inspiring others as a volunteer, see the information in the chart.

Need more information?

Contact Camille Boudreaux at cboudreaux@campforall.org or check out www.campforall.org/volunteer/

SAVE THE DATE

Ellen and Nathan Rigney Other Participants:

Three Brothers Bakery, Small Cakes, Canopy, The Union Kitchen, Ruggles Black, Jonathan’s the Rub, Sandy McGee’s Ouisie’s Table, Dish Society

MD Anderson Dell Children’s in Austin MD Anderson Texas Children’s Hospital Bo’s Place

March 14-18 June 27-July 1 July 11-15 July 25-29 August 8-12

MAGIC DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?

Mark your calendars for the fundraising event of the season! Join us and Chairs Susan Martin and Bonnie Kelley Dienna, on January 30 as we bring the Camp For All magic to Houston with the 2016 Believe in Magic Gala, honoring Joe Blount and Joanna and Brad Marks/ IW Marks Jewelers! The magical event will feature big boards, a live auction, and a chance to win $10,000! Prepare your best card tricks for a night to remember!

For More Information Contact Nikki Suarez at nsuarez@campforall.org or 713.686.5666