Camp Matters 1st Quarter 2015

Children’s Association for Maximum Potential 1st Quarter, 2015

Counselor Scholarship Recipients Named

Summer CAMP Links Calendar CAMPer Application

Volunteer HealthCare Application Volunteer

CAMP Board of Directors President Mike Zerda Vice President Kyle Garetson Secretary Dr. Toni Hill Treasurer Jean Magargee Julie Allen Dana Fox Jamie Fox Josh Gerstner Keith Holloway Kenneth McConnell Dr. Azreena Thomas Executive Director Susan Osborne CAMP Advisory Committee Julianne Bass Elena Guajardo Dr. Janessa Manning Fred McCurdy Jim Pennekamp Richard A. Ramirez Dr. Madeleine Reichert Chuck Smith Fred Swaney Dr. Phyllis Thompson Vanessa Vance Staff Directory

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Staff & Counselor Scholars Make the Grade

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CAMPfest Food, Fun, & Festivities for FREE

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Fiesta Fun with the Texas Cavaliers

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2015 Summer CAMP Application Open

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November-January Donors and Tributes

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Saturday, March 21, 2015, 11am-4pm Music, activities, and great food!

Bring the family and enjoy a day in the beautiful Hill Country.

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If you love CAMP and you love golf, you’re in for a treat! Birdies for Charity (BFC) makes it easy to support CAMP with a pledge or one-time gift and the Valero Texas Open (VTO) makes if fun by giving you a chance to win valuable prizes! One hundred percent of gifts made through BFC are awarded to CAMP and Valero adds value by matching 5% of your gift!

If YOU correctly guess the number of birdies scored during the VTO you could win a Stay and Play Package provided by TPC San Antonio and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort.

Donors who attend the VTO & check-in at Fan Fair (in the Charity Pavilion) will be registered for a chance to drive home in a 2015 Ford Mustang! Attendees may check-in one time per day March 26-29th.

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2015 CAMP Staff Make the It’s said, a picture is worth a thousand words, but for CAMP photographer, Marien Cavazos it was a 500 to 1000 word essay that earned her the top spot in the 2014 CAMP Scholarship Competition. The second place scholarship winner was Cherokee boy Chief Cabin Counselor, Annie Biondi.

Staff and volunteers who completed the end-ofsummer survey, worked/volunteered at least three weeks, and were enrolled in a program of higher education were invited to submit an essay telling their experience of “The best day at Camp CAMP last summer.”

Volunteers play a vital role in achieving CAMP’s mission to strengthen and inspire individuals with special needs—and those who care for them.

“Without young people like Marien and Annie, who give their all for the CAMPers, we could not do what we do,” said Camp Director Ben Elble.

“CAMP is proud and thrilled to give back to the volunteers and staff who spend countless hours giving of themselves. They truly are what makes the magic happen!” said Executive Director Susan Osborne.

CAMP is a place where people who face all kinds of challenges in the outside world can come and be themselves. Whether you are an individual with special needs or an individual who has a hard time being yourself and making friends, CAMP is the place where all of that goes away. [Here] We are all equal. Camp is a place to call home.

Quote from the CAMP Scholarship Essay by Marien Cavazos

Pictured are Marien with a few of the CAMPers buddies; (top to bottom) Eleno, Seth, and Andre.

and Counselors Grade This year, in addition to funds allocated in the CAMP budget for scholarships, the CAMP Alumni Association added to the scholarship fund with donations made during the 35th Alumni Reunion. “Alumni know how hard the staff and volunteers work,” said Assistant Camp Director and CAMP Alumni Alex Sego. “We’ve been there. Making a gift to the scholarship fund is a way for alumni to encourage the CAMP leaders of today and to give back to an organization that has made such a difference in our lives.”

Marien is a Photography major at Texas State University and Annie is in the Plan II Honors Program at the University of Texas in Austin. Both young women plan to be involved in the special needs community for life, through career paths and relationships built at CAMP.

Pictured here from the top are Annie with some of her CAMPer pals; Curtis, Jesus, Evan, and Caleb.

CAMP is my happy place! It is a place where a more beautiful and perfect version of the world exists. CAMP is a place that radiates happiness, love, friendship, and acceptance.

It is the place where I feel most fulfilled and at peace, like I am exactly where I am meant to be.

Quote from the CAMP Scholarship Essay by Annie Boindi

YOU can strengthen and inspire individuals with special needs —and those who care for them— through Recreation, Respite, and Education.

Click here to start a volunteer/staff application today .

Fun, Food, & Festivities for FREE! Load up the family, invite your friends, and come spend the day in the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) will host the 7th Annual CAMPfest on Saturday, March 21st, from 11am to 4pm at Camp CAMP located on 515 Skyline Drive in Center Point, TX. This FREE events includes food, activities, and entertainment that appeal to all ages as well as a resource fair and silent auction (featuring items donated by Hill Country restaurants, shops and venues).

Guests are invited to participate in typical CAMP activities including archery, crafts and a visit to the aquatics center splash pad (weather permitting).

You can have your picture drawn by a caricature artist or take to the runway in the CAMP fashion show. The kids are sure to enjoy the bounce castle, face painting, and close encounters with the animals in CAMP’s nature center. Lunch is on us, so be sure to stop by the dining hall for CAMP cuisine at its finest.

“CAMPfest is our annual open-house event, when we invite perspective families, current families and the San Antonio and Hill Country communities to

come learn more about CAMP and the wonderful opportunities available for individuals with special needs—and those who care for them,” said Nancy Gerson, Development Manager and coordinator of this event. “It is especially great for families considering sending children to CAMP for the first time because we will have three question and answer sessions led by senior camping staff.” Q&A sessions give parents the opportunity to ask questions so that when they send their child to CAMP this summer it is a much easier transition.

Prospective volunteers are also welcome to come and experience the CAMP community.

Families can visit with vendors at the resource fair being held concurrently with CAMPfest. “We will have local agencies, that provide support to families who have children and adults with special needs.

Attendees can learn about programs available in the [Hill Country/San Antonio] area.

We also invite parents to visit the Reavis Computer Lab and get assistance with an online 2015 Summer CAMP Application,” said Michelle Elble, Director of Family support Programs.

For more information about CAMPfest email nancy.gerson@campcamp.org or call (210) 671-7955.

If you thought you heard thunderous applause at the beginning of the month, it might be because that’s when the 2015 Summer CAMP Applications went live. If your CAMPer plans to make CAMP a part of their summer be sure to submit a completed three-part-application.

CAMP dates will be confirmed only after all three steps of the application process have been completed and CAMP staff have reviewed your CAMPer’s application.

3 Steps to YOUR CAMPer’s Summer Application 1. Submit an online CAMPer application 2. Mail, email, or fax completed Physician’s Report 3. Submit payment or payment arrangements for all CAMP fees Address all paper documents to the following: CAMP | P.O. Box 27086 | San Antonio, TX 78227 | Fax (210) 671-5244

Be Our Guest

Saturday, March 21, 2015, 11am-4pm Camp CAMP, 515 Skyline Drive, Center Point, TX 78010 You’ll enjoy music, activities, and great food!

Fun for the whole family in the beautiful Hill Country.

Take a tour of CAMP and attend a Q&A session.

Entry, Activities, and Food are Free!

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Donor Wall for November 2014 - January 2015

Geumsoon Carter

Preston and Sharon Eichman

Cari Cates Donovan

Gretel Ekbaum

Joey Cavazos

Lisa Epstein

Jim and Rilla Chaka

Matthias and Estella Erdmann

Carlton and Chung Chen

George and Mary Esqueda

Jill M. Chernin

Dorothy Jean Evans

Cordis and Carole Colburn

Arthur and Charlene Fencl

Doris I. Cole

Edward Finnerty

Robert Cooper

Tina Flack

Anes Wiley Abraham

Vern and

Tammy K. Foster

Jesus Acosta

Lenore Crawford-Langsdorf

Daniel Fox

James and Karen Albritton

Michael Crocker

Jessica Garza

Col. (R) Fred and Ruby Aldrich

David and Marcia Cross

Meredith Gerhart

Bill and Rosemary Alexander

Glen and Karen Daniel

Jerry and Nancy Gerson

Kristen Ann Algert

Carole H. Davis

Josh and Kimberlie Gerstner

Andy and Julie Allen

Jack Davis

Col (R) David and Marcia Gifford

Regina C. Anderson

Preston H. Davis

Maj. Mary M. Giuseppetti

Glenn Andrews

Antonio Davis

David Goddu

Donna Aragon

Marie Deger

Don Golden

Rhea Arterbury

Hope deLemos

Robert and Leslie Gompf

C.J. Ball

Seguin and Beulah DeRousse

Crespin Gonzales

Larry and Pat Bendle

Vicki L. Dewille

Steven and Maxine Goodman

Paul and Kathy Berteletti

Terry Dewille

Jim and SuzanneGoudge

Ellen Bethel

Beth Dietert

Greg Graham

Jennifer Biggs

Charles Digges

Carrie Gray

Alison Blass

Stacey Dolan

Bill Greehey

Stella Ann Boswell

Marshall and Kathy Duke

Jan Green

William and Melanie Brady

Steve and Amanda Dwyer

Sheldon and Phyllis Braverman

Karen Greenwood

Jane Edwards

Brandon Gig Briery Austin Britt Teri Brooke Jim and Bev Brown Theodore L. Brown Joyce Brown Thomas and Emma Burney Meg Cahill Larry and Margaret Cannon Peter Carhart Bill and Kristina Carter

YOU matter to us and we want to properly acknowledge your generosity. If we have omitted your gift or spelled your name incorrectly, please let us know so we can correct our records.

The 2014 Tax Statements were mailed on January 30 2015. If you have not received yours please contact our office.

Contact Nancy Gerson (210) 671-7955 nancy.gerson@campcamp.org.

Donor Wall for November 2014 - January 2015

Elena K. Guajardo Pablo Guerrero Christopher and Karen Gulde Sally Halff Gordon Hartman

Jevon Wood and Belinda Hurcule General and Dr. J.T. Hill Scott and Anne Horn Aaron Howard and Marilyn Svoboda Richard and Linda Howe Beth Howe Guanghui Hu Thomas and Noreen Hynes Paul and Lydia Infeld David and Sheryd Jackson Nancy Johnston Robert and Pricilla Jones Dan and Emily Kahn Diane Kearns Kristin Kellum Barbara Kidwell Ridlon Kiphart Ron and Gayle Kipp Travis Kloss Allan andf Gwen Kropp Mr. and Mrs William Krupman Barbara C. Kyse Gaylon and Christy Lamont Jennifer Lanclos Thomas and Kamnoy Lauffer

David and Laura Leach

Madeleine Reichert Zachary and

Paul Leese

Bob Zachary

Megan Kromer

Homer and Beverly Rhodes

Mr. and Mrs. L. Sherwood

Fred and Clarinda Richards

Lennartson

Penelope Ries

Pamela C. Leonowich

Heather Rodriguez

Paula Loring

Martin and Martha Rodriguez

Marilyn L. Maas

James Rogers, Jr.

Lawson and Gloria Magruder

Lynn Rosenfeld

Elizabeth Maldonado

E.D. Santarelli

Lawrence Markey and

Carroll W. and Patty Schubert

Gina Taranatino

Bruce and Patricia Shaw

Graham and Natalie Matthews

Carl Shepherd

Frank R. Mattia

Michael Sierra

Fred A. McCurdy

John Simmons

Stephen and Susan McGrath

Melanie K. Walker

Rick McManigle

Paul W. Weber

Col. Sylvia Merrill

Carl and Marjean Werner

Myron and Laura Moodie

Linda E. Williams

Loretta Moreno

John and Kandy Wittenberg

Charles and Veronica Morton

Anne Woodson

Mark Moyer

Emily Wycpalek

John and Pam Mulrow

Nabil and Lubna Zeidan

John and Elizabeth Myers Teresa Myers Sari Nesbit Shannon Newton Roger and Gerri Norman Oliver and Mary Norville Donald and Kathy Null Susan A. Ohsfeldt Susan Osborne Martin and Mary Ottolini Aydin and Samantha Ozan Marty and Nancy Pate Teresa Peaches Sudhir Perinchery Jocelyn Prince Cathy Rauschendorfer

Thank-you for making CAMP possible!

Honorariums November 2014 - January 2015

ERIC AND KATHIE BENDLE Pat Bendle

MR. VINCENT ESQUEDA George and Mary Esqueda

MS. SUSAN OSBORNE Jane Edwards

SCOTT AND SHANNON BENDLE Chris and Kelly Hamby

KAMRAN GHARIB Barbara Kidwell

PATRICK AND CECE PENNEKAMP Hope deLemos Ms. Paula Loring

TRACY BENDLE Pat Bendle

TONI GOLDSMITH Sheldon and Phyllis Braverman

BRANDON GIG BRIERY, PH.D. Charlotte Caples Tafaro

RACHEL GOODMAN Steven and Maxine Goodman

JABE COCHREN Homer and Beverly Rhodes

MR. NICHOLAS GREEN Ms. Joyce Brown

GRACE CROCKER Scott and Anne Horn

CHRIS AND KELLY HAMBY Larry and Pat Bendle

SAMUEL DEROUSSE Seguin and Beulah

GABBY HOWARD Aaron Howard & Marilyn Svoboda

MR. MICAIAH DIETERT Beth Dietert

RICHARD AND LINDA HOWE Beth Howe

JAIME RODRIGUEZ Martin and Martha Rodriguez MS. EMILY SPERRY Kent Sperry LIZ TULLIS Matthews Family Foundation CLAIRE WESTBROOK & DAVID CEJA Larry and Margaret Cannon GRACE WILLIAMS Oliver and Mary Norville

JUSTIN JEWELL James and Karen Albritton RAYMOND JUDD General and Dr. J.T. Hill MS. ANNA LENNARTSON L. Sherwood Lennartson

In Memory Of November 2014 - January 2015 MARY ROSE BLASS Ms. Alison Blass

PHYLLIS KATCHER Ron and Gayle Kipp

STEVEN COLMER Paul & Kathy Berteletti

MR. BRIAN LAMONT Gaylon and Christy Lamont

ROBERT A. DELEMOS, M.D. Krupman Family Foundation

JILL MUNN Pamela C. Leonowich

MEGHAN HILL General and Dr. J.T. Hill E.D. and D.K. Santareli Cordis and Carole Colburn

VIRGINIA STACEY Allan and Gwen

Lawson and Gloria Magruder Michael Sierra

MR. TRAVIS STRAND Kristen Ann Algert

Thanks to You...

CAMP started preparations for a new Waste Water Treatment Plant in October of 2014...

The path has been rocky...

But the pieces are in place...

To finish Spring of 2015!

Thanks for helping to

“Strengthen and Inspire” CAMPer’s now and into the future!

Lackland AFB CAMP Executive Offices

Center Point Camp CAMP Facility

Please send mail and faxes Please send all CAMPer and here only when your CAMPer, volunteer application paperwork Volunteer, or Staff Member is or donations here! at Camp CAMP.

Mailing Address: PO Box 27086 San Antonio, TX 78227 Physical Address: 2525 Ladd Street Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Tel: Fax: Email:

(210) 671-5411 (210) 671-5225

campmail@campcamp.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 999 Center Point, TX 78010 Physical Address: 515 Skyline Drive Center Point, TX 78010 Tel: (830) 634-2267 Fax: (210) 858-8035

www.campcamp.org